Arcana Dipika : The Light that Illuminates the Process of Deity Worship
The term Arcana means honor or worship, and as one of the nine processes of devotional service, it refers to worshipping the deity form of the Lord.
Arcana-dipika is a practical guide that teaches how to properly perform this service and please the Lord through deity worship. It provides:
Step-by-step details of worship—waking, bathing, dressing, feeding, and putting the Lord to rest at night
Exact rules and regulations of cleanliness and discipline, especially for brahminical standards
Guidance for cultivating purity and devotion in daily worship
By following these teachings, practitioners can deepen their devotion and engage in arcana with sincerity and precision. This text is invaluable for anyone aspiring to develop pure bhakti through deity worship.





















