Question asked by Omahhum
Hello, I just spilled some water offerings now I am not allowed to make offerings. What should I do to replace them? I was thinking about using plastic container with lids on them but I feel like that's downgrading the quality of my offering bowls. Because previously it was aluminum bowls so I don't think it would good to have plastic. I have no idea what to do, thank you.
Dear Omahhum,
I’m guessing that your not being allowed to make water offerings is due to a family member restricting your making of offerings or is it due to something else?
Yes, using plastic containers with lids would be ‘downgrading’ because previously you were using bowls. However, it is best to still make offerings that not to make them at all. And offerings should always be made according to our ability or situation. So if you are restricted due to conditions at home, then it’s best to find ways around it to still make the offering. So using a plastic containers or even small water plastic or glass bottles is a good work around. As usual, be sure to change the water in the containers every day, just like you would change the water if in offering in a bowl.
Alternatively, you could fill the bowls with rice, pearls or semi-precious stone or crystals if you have the means, then place the containers/plastic water bottle/glass water bottle on top of that. So you are still using the bowls and are still making water offerings (albeit in some sort of container). In that way, you haven’t ‘downgraded’ but you are still making water offerings. I hope this helps!