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THE COCONUT AND ITS BREAKING - The Coconut is one of the many auspicious materials in Hindu rites and rituals. On topping it on a vessel with maayillai (Kumbam), it represents the "head-side" of a "Deva." The spherical shape means the Universe. The "three eyes" of Lord Siva is exposed when the head-side husk (cone-shaped) is removed. The "Vaishnavite Naamam" (the Vaishnavite sectarian mark on the forehead) is represented by the presence of the three longitudinal lines (nerve lines) on the outer shell of the coconut. Thus, a coconut contains the outer husk, the fibre and the shell - all protecting the white kernel and the sweet water inside. The kernel and the water cannot be reached without removing the three obstacles protecting them. The three obstacles represent the impurities covering the Soul, viz. "Aavanam" - egotism; "Maya" - illusion and "Kaamam" - desire. On removing the three obstacles and cracking the coconut, the kernel (representing the almighty God - Paramathma) and the sweet water (representing the soul - Jeevathma) are exposed. This is the liberation and salvation of the Soul.
BETEL LEAVES, ARECANUTS AND BANANAS - For all Hindu functions and festivities, together with The Betel Leaf represents our body, ie. grossness (Thuulam) and excellence (Sukam). If a third leaf is used, this is for a purpose (Kaaranam). The three Betel-Leaf offering is for a purpose and reasons of health. The placing of Arecanuts means the placing of wealth (Goddess Lakshmi). (Arecanuts means slices of arecanuts.) The two Bananas (plantain fruits) represent the presence of both deeds - the good and the bad - as well as fruitfulness (Palitham). When the three (betel leaves, arecanuts and bananas) are placed together, they symbolize good health, wealth and the virtuous deeds. The combination of the three items reduces egotism and enhances one to perform religious rites correctly.
SAMBRANI - This is the gum of the fragrant Benzoin tree. When it is placed on glowing ambers of wood or charcoal, it emits a pleasant odour and smoke. It signifies the release of our sins by way of smoke. This benzoin tree gum is in its natural form. It is not a health hazardous product. Currently some "Instant Sambrani" has hit the market. On reciting prayers, singing of "Thevarams" etc. whilst this product is lighted, one can feel burning sensation in the eyes and irritation of the nostril and the throat. This "Instant Sambrani" should be avoided at all costs for the good health of the people.
THEEBAM - The waving of a "theebam" (oil and wick based) simply means that "there be light in our lives."
SOODAM - On burning "Soodam" (Camphor) it shows us that there is no residue left. Thus we would like ourselves to be joined (mated) with the Almighty for eternity.
WEDDING MONTHS, DAYS AND THTTHIS :
MONTHS - The months conducive for Saivaite marriages are : Chithrai (but not for the eldest child in a family), Vaikasi, Aani, Aavani, Aipasi, Karthigai, Thai and Pangguni (eight in number). The months inauspicious are : Aa.di, Purattasi, Margazhi and Maasi (four in number).
DAYS - except Tuesdays, all other week-days are conducive.
THTTHIS - The new moon period (Valar Pirai) is most conducive for marriages. Thithis to be avoided are: Amavasai, Pournami, both the Pirathamai, Ashtami, Navami, and both the Sathurththasi.
1. The Effect of Going to the Temple.
In the temple, the Sanctum sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides.The effect of all energies is very high in here. The lamp that is lit radiates the heat and light energy.
The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers gives the sound energy. The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor and incense sticks give out the chemical energy.
The effect of all these energies is activated by the positive energy that comes out of the idol.The water that is used for the Pooja is called "holy water" or "Theertham" because it receives the positiveness of all these energies. When people go to the temple for the Deepaaraadhana, and the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the people who are there.The water that is sprinkled onto the people passes on the energy to all.
That is the reason why, men are not allowed to wear shirts to the temple and women have to wear more ornaments because it is through these jewels (metals) that positive energy is absorbed in women.
It is proved that Theertham is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energised. Hence it is given as prasadam to the devotees.
2. Worship of Tulasi and Peepal Tree {Aalamaram}
Tulasi should be worshipped by prostrating before it. As it is not tall the oxygen passed out from the plant,along with its positive energy, can be obtained only at the lower level.
Whereas the Peepal tree should be worshipped by going around it, to get the full effect of the oxygen and the positive energy. The oxygen layer is very close to the leaves of the tree and as these leaves shake at the slightest breeze, it passes the energy more effectively. While going round the tree, our negative energy passes out of us through our right side and is absorbed by the tree and transformed into positive energy. This is passed on to us when we go round the tree.
3. Measuring the energy.
[This is measured with a pair of 'l' shaped rods held horizontally facing the object to be tested]
a. All flowers that are used in the temple for Pooja are proved to have positive energy.
b. Gingerly oil [Nallennai] is proved to have more positive energy than other medium. Hence, best for lighting the lamp.
c. The fresh sandalwood paste given from the temple has more positive energy than the one, which is kept for a day or two.
d. The use of the traditional wick lamps is very effective in passing out the energy, as there is a regular movement for the flame. The energy is passed out through the waves of movement.
So the lighting of electric lamp does not serve the purpose of passing the energy.
4. Aura and its Measurement.
There are various rings around us that form the aura of our body.
The first is our 'SAREERA' or the BODY itself.
The next is 'AATHMA' or the SOUL.
The third is 'M! ANAS' or the MIND.
The fourth is ' VIGNYANA' or KNOWLEDGE.
And the last is 'ANANDAM' or HAPPINESS.
This aura can be measured scientifically by the rods.
A person's aura was measured and was found to be of one-foot radius. The same person was asked to chant prayers for a few minutes. Then, again, his aura was measured. The radius of the aura had increased by another foot and showed two feet.
This proves the positive effect of prayers/mantras.
5. Aspects regarding sleep.
Normally children are found rolling a lot in their sleep. It is proved that they do so because their bodies can detect the positive energy even in sleep. When they roll they move to the place where there is positive Energy. If their cot is moved permanently to this place, they stop
rolling.
This is applicable to older people also. We are asked to sit and chant prayers before we go to bed and also chant them before getting up. It has been proved that 23% of the heart attacks occur when people lie down. This is because a person who has been vertical the whole day suddenly lies down causing an irregularity in the heartbeats.
So, to stabilise this, it is proved that sitting on the bed and chanting prayers for two minutes will be effective. And it has the same effect when done before getting up also.
It is proved that chanting 'Narayana naamam' 108 times comes to exactly two minutes.
6. Why is it considered a bad omen when a cat crosses our path when we go out?
Cat is an animal, which has only negative energy. When a cat crosses, it leaves behind, the negative energy in its path.
So, when we cross this path, we are affected by the negative energy and will not succeed in our venture.
7. Any object's energy could be measured.
One such object is the cell phone. This is a thing with negative energy. This can be made positive. A picture of a God was placed on the cell phone, in such a way that the picture was facing the phone. The energy was still negative. Then the picture was turned and kept so that it faced the user.The energy immediately became positive. A small sticker of any God is sufficient to make it positive.
8. Aspects regarding energy in houses.
a. In the present living conditions, people mostly live in small houses or in flats.
In such situations it is difficult to follow the 'VAASTHU SASHTRA'. It is proved that it is enough if the house has a Pooja room. This ro! om will be able to cover the whole area of the house and harmonise the energy. Whereas in a big house the area is too much for just a small Pooja room to harmonise the energy. In such cases the 'VAASTHU SASHTRA' should be followed.
b. Pictures of Gods or Goddesses, if kept in the entrance of the house, is proved to ward off all negative energy.
c. In a person's life of 60yrs, he spends nearly 20 years in bed.
So the bedroom should be kept clean and bathroom must be kept closed always. This is because we eliminate all our wastes in the bathroom. The wastes are full of negative energy. When the door is kept open, this negative energy passes out into the bedroom and affects the occupants.
d. Keeping a flower vase with plastic or artificial flowers in the corner of a room is equal to the garbage bin.
It is proved that these flowers absorb all negative energies in the room caused due to arguments or ill thoughts. So, the flower vase with plastic flowers should not be kept in the centre of a room or on the dining table. This is a harmoniser of energies. Garbage bins are never kept in the centre of a room.
e. Chanting prayers in a group is very good for the house.
It activates the positive energy and spreads to all parts of the house. If this is not possible, keeping tapes of devotional songs, melodious music and prayers will also give the same effect. Please pass on this to all whom you think are interested in knowing about our cultuSI
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