Pookie Baba: Lighters in Worship? Fire is Always Pure

• Aniruddhacharya Maharaj (Pookie Baba) addressed a devotee's question about using lighters for worship.
• Baba stated that fire remains pure regardless of its source, whether from a lighter or other means.
• The article clarifies there are no religious restrictions in Hinduism on using lighters for worship.
• Emphasis is placed on faith and purity of mind over the specific tool used to light sacred fires.
• Using a "dedicated lighter for puja" is common in some South Indian traditions.

Why It Matters: This story highlights that faith, not tools, defines worship purity.