🌺Cow-Dung and it's significance in Hindu Tradition🌺
Here are some customs which r followed in India from ancient time &people r following them because their ancestors asked them to do so. It may sound disgusting to many but people in Indian villages still implant cowdung in...
..in their homes and my ancestral home being one of them.Cow is considered very sacred in Hinduism and it is called Gau Maata. Cow dung and cow urine is considered holy in India. Applying Cow Dung is part of cleaning process in Indian villages.
In festivals also,after cleaningtheir houses, rural people implant cowdung paste on walls and floors for making their houses pure just like urban people make their houses painted for getting the festive feel.
The recent researches have proved that Cow dung...
...has the power to kill bacteria which are harmful for humans.Cow Dung is considered good for health.Its very rich in minerals and a great factor of anti-bacterial. It prevents people from various diseases and health issues.
Small insects like scorpions, centipedes etc don't come near to places which are coated with the paste of Cow dung.
Cow Dung acts as a natural mosquito repellent. Mosquitoes stay away from such places.Floor which is coated with cowdung remains warm in winters&cold in summers.
In rural areas, people apply cowdung on outer walls of their homes& let them dry.Villagers use these dry cow dung cakes as fuel in their kitchen.
Even in many parts of the developing world & in the past in mountain regions of Europe, caked & dried cowdung is used as fuel.Cowdung is also used as raw material for bio-gas plant. Its said that if we follow vedic techniques and live vedic way then our lives can be disease free.
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The 18 Puranas hold immense significance in Hinduism. These ancient texts narrate tales of creation, Gods, and moral principles, shaping the religious and cultural fabric of Hindu society. They guide devotees on righteous living, ethical conduct, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
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⚜️1. Brahma Purana
- Also known as "Adi Purana," referenced in all ancient Puranas.
- Unique with approximately 10,000 to 13,787 verses.
- Narrated by Sage Lomaharshana at Naimisharanya.
- Encompasses creation, origin of Manu's lineage and the emergence of deities and beings.
- Expansive descriptions of various pilgrimage sites.
- Comprises of 245 chapters, with a supplementary Saura Upapurana.
⚜️2. Padma Purana
- Contains 641 chapters and 48,000 verses.
- Varies in verse count according to Matsya and Brahma Puranas.
- Divided into sections like Creation, Earth, Heaven, Hell, and the Northern section.
- Narrated by Suta Ugrashrava at Naimisharanya.
- Explores diverse topics, emphasizing aspects of devotion to Sri Vishnu.
इस श्लोक में धन की देवी लक्ष्मी, विद्या की देवी सरस्वती तथा आदिशक्ति माँ गौरी की स्तुति की गयी है ।
इस मन्त्र का आशय है कि मेरे हाथ के अग्र भाग में लक्ष्मी, मध्य भाग में सरस्वती तथा मूल भाग में गौरी निवास करती हैं । प्रभात काल में मैं हथेलियों में इनका दर्शन करता हूँ।
इस श्लोक से धन और विद्या की प्राप्ति के साथ-साथ कर्तव्य-कर्म करने की प्रेरणा
प्राप्त होती है। हम अपनी विवेक शक्ति से सदैव सत्कर्म करते रहें।
🌺।।5 Predictions of Kali Yuga as told by Prabhu Sri Krishna to Pandavas।।🌺
Sri Krishna is Bhagwan Vishnu's eighth Avataram. Once during the time of Mahabharata Sri Krishna told the Pandavas five predictions about the Kali Yuga.
But the way he told those 5 predictions is very interesting.
Let's see how;
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The Pandavas were once instructed by Sri Krishna to travel in five different directions and return with any strange sights so that he could explain how the signs of the Kali Yuga were there.
When the Pandavas returned, this is what they saw and this is what Sri Krishna told them one by one;
1. What Yudhishthira saw ?
To his surprise, Yudhishthira spotted an elephant with two trunks.
According to Sri Krishna, the elephant with two trunks represented the Kings of the Kali Yuga. They would say one thing and do another, taking advantage of people in both ways.
Pangong Tso Lake is definitely the most popular, and one of the most beautiful lakes in India. This salt water lake, located at a height of about 4000 metres is a study in beauty. It creates a striking contrast against the white sand, and appears to change colors when seen from different angles in the sunlight and through various hours of the day.
2. Dal Lake, Srinagar
Dal Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in India has been dubbed perpetually as 'Srinagar's Jewel' and remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in India. One of the most memorable experiences of those visiting here is the full day shikara ride, with the water just about to freeze and the water reflecting whatever shade the sun throws on it.
3. Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar
On the way to Mahabaleshwar is the beautiful Venna Lake, which doubles up as a mini vacation spot ideal for some lazing around in the early morning. During the wee hours of the day, this gorgeous waterbody has the clearest undisturbed waters and a view to die for.
🌺।।Sanatan Tradition of keeping the Silver Coins with the images of Devi Lakshmi and Sri Ganesh at home - its significance and how the coins must be kept।।🌺
💮Silver Coins with the image of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha embossed on it is kept by many Hindus in their home.
💮The significance behind this ritual is to attract the blessing of Ganesha, Lakshmi and Navagraha Shukra.
💮It is believed that a person who has the blessing of the three deities will never suffer financial problems.
💮The coins must be authentic and bought from a reputed dealer.
💮Some coins have Goddess Lakshmi engraved on one side and Ganesha on another side. There are also coins engraved with the picture of the same deity on both sides.
🌺।।How the Silver Coins of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha must be brought and kept at Home?।।🌺
⚜️The coin is brought home only on Friday.
⚜️It should be washed properly in running water.
⚜️It is then placed in the Puja Room or worship place before the picture of Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
🌺।।10 Powerful Mantras with different yet specific purposes।।🌺
⚜️1. ॐ – Om/Aum
According to the ancient Vedic tradition, the sound ‘Om’ contains every vibration that has ever existed – and every vibration that ever will.
‘Om’ is the all-pervading, omnipotent and omnipresent sound of the Cosmos. For this reason, it is also referred to as ‘Pranava’; the energy that runs in our Prana.
‘Om’ is not just regarded as a word, it is an intonation produced by coalescing the three Sanskrit syllables (Au-Oh-Mm); which on concentrated repetition gives a threefold experience on the physical, mental, and astral plane.