The 5 Finger Prayer

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The 5 Finger Prayer



1. Thumb
Your thumb is nearest to you.
So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you.
They are the easiest to remember.
To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis once said, a ''sweet duty''.

2. Pointing finger
The next finger is the pointing finger.
Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal.
This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers.
They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction.
Keep them in your prayers.

3. Tallest finger
The next finger is the tallest finger.
It reminds us of our leaders.
Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators.
These people shape our nation and guide public opinion.
They need God's guidance.

4. Ring finger
The fourth finger is our ring finger.
Surprising to many is fact that this is our weakest finger;
as any piano teacher will testify.
It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.
They need your prayers day and night.
You cannot pray too much for them.

5. Little finger
And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all
which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others.
As it says, ''the least shall be the greatest among you.''
Your pinky should remind you to pray for yourself.

By the time you have prayed for the other four groups,
your own needs will be put into proper perspective
and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.
Remember to give thanks in all things and ask forgiveness.
And pray to do Gods will always!


OM SAI SRI SAI JAYA JAYA SAI!!!
Let us pray at the feet of Sai Baba who is the incarnation of all gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and increase our devotion towards him.