The first question asked in this discourse is - When one does pooja is there a specific time that the pooja should be performed. Om Swami says whenever one gets the time. But usually what happens is when one says they will do something when they get the time, it ends up getting deprioritized. When we factor something in our daily routine the chances of it getting done are much higher. The first thing is an allocation or a block of time, the second thing is setting a particular time each day, and the third thing to note is that it's ok if you skip it on a certain day as a matter of routine.
The Second question in this discourse is - How do we select our Ishta Devata? Om Swami says, there is no one set process. Some people feel an affinity to a certain form, and if that affinity or devotion stays for longer than a year then go with that form. If not, check who is your Kula Devata, there is a reason you are born in a certain family. If they don't know either, then see from whom you have taken initiation. Your Guru can initiate you in a certain pooja or ritual, and that would become your Ishta Devata.
Listen to the full discourse to learn more about Bhakti and Sadhana.
Video Timeline:
0:11 What is the best time for pooja
1:51 How to set a routine
2:55 How do we select our Ishta Devata
Intro and outro animation: Sushree Svadha Om
Piano music: Adi Sharma
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