I don't understand the concept of offering sacrifices to the Gods. I especially don't understand offerings of food that will be eaten later - so what kind of offering is that? Does anyone understand this concept?
You're not offering the physical items. You're offering value. You value the food, right? You value good drink? Wealth, hand crafted items? By presenting them as sacrifice, you simultaneously show respect to and empower the being/concept/whatever you're sacrificing to.Sacrificing things you don't care about is pointless at best.
>>38438616Forgot to mention the gifting aspect. It used to be a huge part of western cultures to give and receive gifts at any opportunity to form bonds. It's part of why hospitality was such a huge deal. You share and suddenly everyone gets along, lots of good will going around.Same concept with gods. You want to form that connection, and when you give them gifts, if they're worth anything, you'll get gifts in return.
>>38438582if your gods like shiva who you understand to be the light that allows enjoyment or even consciousness to occur, then bam, you make an offering, acknowledge its source, then consume it, recognizing the passage of the single light that isn't possible without the divine same concept as christians saying thanks for their meals
