Visits a temple, clicks a selfie in front of the deity, uploads with the caption—”Feeling Blessed.”
Spends five minutes getting the perfect filter, checking likes, and replying to comments.
On the way out, a hungry beggar asks for food. Completely ignores him and walks away.
Moral: Because apparently, the more likes on the post, the more punya earned!
The ‘Social Media Bhakti’ Mindset
For many, spirituality is no longer about inner connection but about public validation:
Pray for five minutes, but click photos for ten.
Go to the temple for devotion, but spend more time framing the perfect shot.
Worship the idol but ignore the suffering of real people outside.
Reality check: God isn’t tracking Instagram engagement.
Jyotish Insight – Why This Doesn’t Work
In Jyotish, the 9th house (Dharma) governs real spiritual growth, while the 5th house (Punya) represents accumulated merits.
However, a weak or afflicted Jupiter leads to:
More focus on external rituals than real devotion.
Treating dharma as a public display, rather than inner transformation.
Seeking validation from people rather than from genuine self-improvement.
Meanwhile, Saturn (Shani) records actions, not hashtags.
Ignoring those in need while showcasing devotion means Saturn sees through the illusion.
The Consequences of ‘Temple Selfie Bhakti’
A weak Jupiter or Rahu’s influence leads to:
Treating religion like a performance rather than a practice.
Prioritizing social image over real spiritual effort.
Believing that a temple visit cancels out everyday negative actions.
A strong Jupiter and disciplined Saturn lead to:
Genuine devotion that doesn’t need validation.
Inner transformation through consistent ethical actions.
Understanding that real punya comes from selfless service, not social media posts.
The Real Jyotish Remedy for Punya
Spirituality is about transformation, not presentation.
Selfless karma (10th house) generates real punya (5th house).
A picture can capture a moment, but karma records a lifetime.
Lesson for Jyotish Students
If devotion is real, it doesn’t need an audience.
If punya was earned through likes, influencers would be the most enlightened beings!
What’s the funniest “show-off spirituality” moment you’ve seen? Drop your thoughts below!
Jai Guru Dev,
Vinayak Bhatt