Vedic Wisdom - Temple Bells

Vedic Wisdom

Temple Bells

These bells are made in such a way that when they produce a sound it creates a unity in the Left and Right parts of our brains- the siddhi and buddhi. The moment we ring the bell, it produces a sharp and enduring sound which lasts for minimum of 7 seconds in echo mode. The duration of echo is good enough to activate all the seven healing centers in our body. This results in emptying our brain from all negative thoughts.

Shikha

Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of Ayurveda, describes the master sensitive spot on the head as Adhipati Marma, where there is a nexus of all nerves.The shikha protects this spot. Below, in the brain, occurs the Brahmarandhra, where the sushumna (nerve) arrives from the lower part of the body.In Yog, Brahmarandhra is the highest, seventh chakra, with the thousand-petalled lotus. It is the centre of wisdom. The knotted shikha helps boost this centre and conserve its subtle energy known as ojas.

Mehandi

Besides lending color to the hands, mehandi is a very powerful medicinal herb. Weddings are stressful, and often, the stress causes headaches and fevers. As the wedding day approaches, the excitement mixed with nervous anticipation can take its toll on the bride and groom. Application of mehandi can prevent too much stress because it cools the body and keeps the nerves from becoming tense. This is the reason why mehandi is applied .

Sitting on ground when eating

This tradition is not just about sitting on floor and eating, it is regarding sitting in the “Sukhasan” position and then eating. Sukhasan is the position we normally use for Yoga asanas. Sitting in this position while eating helps in improving digestion as the circulatory system can focus solely upon digestion and not on our legs dangling from a chair or supporting us while we are standing piled on the hands and feet, which house nerve endings in the body.

Bangles

Normally, the pulse at the wrist is checked for all sorts of ailments. It is believed that the constant friction between the bangles increases the blood circulation level. Furthermore, the electricity passing out through the skin is again reverted to one’s own body because of the round-shaped bangles, which does not allow the energy to escape.

Glass Bangles

Plastic bangles are Rajas-Tamas-dominant. Hence, RajasTamas-dominant vibrations in the environment are attracted to such bangles and are absorbed by the woman who wears them. As a result, she might experience distress. Glass bangles have Sattvikta, Devi principle and Chaitanya in them. Due to these, Chaitanya-dominant waves in the environment are attracted to the glass bangles. In addition, the sound generated by the glass bangles keeps negative energies at bay.

Anklets

A scientific reason for wearing anklets is that by wearing the anklets, one’s energy is not wasted but re-vibrated back to one’s own body. Also, since the woman wears a lot of gold jewellery in any Hindu religion, a lot of electrical currents are produced in the body. To counter these currents and to keep the positive energy flowing in the body, the practice of wearing Silver anklets was established.

Ear Rings

Ear Rings actually have a very beneficial function. Wearing ear rings has an acupuncture-effect on the body. In ancient China, ear rings developed for health purposes rather than female embellishment purposes, stemming from the result of acupuncture of the ear.Ancient people treated diseases of feminine Yin organs via ear rings in the left ear and diseases of the male Yang organs via the right ear.

Nose Ring

According to Ayurveda, piercing the nose near a particular node on the nostril helps in lessening the pain during monthly periods in women. Hence, girls as well as older women are supposed to wear nose rings.It is preferred that women wear nose rings on the left nostril since the nerves leading from the left nostril are associated with the female reproductive organs. Piercing the nose at this position helps in easing childbirth.

Ring on Thumb

They are believed to be connected to the brain neurons/nerves which stimulate the pleasure hormones and this finger is identified with planet Venus, the Goddess of Love. Any metallic friction in the body kindles specific brain neurons. So as to avoid frequent frictions people avoid wearing any ornaments in the Thumbs. I hope the underlying meaning is well understood.

Ring on Index finger

According to Palmistry it is identified with planet Jupiter. This finger’s nerves are also connected to the brain, in its learning capacitor neurons. If in one’s horoscope Jupiter is ill placed then astrologers advice the person to wear gold ring in index finger, preferably with Yellow Sapphire stone, which again identifies the Planet of Jupiter.

This article is a snippet from the Book Vedic Wisdom, Authored by Pandit Sri Rama Sharma. Vedic Wisdom is available online at www.giri.in and across Giri Trading Agency Private Limited, A chain of Speciality Stores dealing in all kinds of products needed in Indian Culture and Tradition.