The Scientific Explanation for Visiting Temples Regularly
There are hundreds of temples all over India in different sizes, shapes, and locations, but not all of them are considered to be in the Vedic way.
Generally, the temples are located in places where the earth's magnetic waves pass through. In simple terms, these temples are strategically located where positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic wave distribution of the north/south pole thrust. Due to its location, where high magnetic values are available, the Main Idol is placed in the center. Also, a copper plate inscribed with Vedic scripts is buried beneath the Main Idol's placement, known as "Garbhagriha" or Moolasthan. The copper absorbs the earth's magnetic waves and radiates them to the surroundings. Thus, a person who regularly visits a temple and makes a clockwise pradakshina of the Main Idol's placement automatically receives the beamed magnetic waves, which get absorbed by their body. This absorption is gradual, and regular visits will allow more energy, known as positive energy, to be absorbed. Additionally, the Sanctum Sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides, enhancing the effect of all energies concentrated within. The lit lamp radiates heat and light energy.
The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers provide sound energy. The fragrance from the flowers and the burning of camphor give out chemical energy. The combined effect of all these energies is activated by the positive energy emanating from the idol. This is in addition to the north/south pole magnetic energy absorbed by the copper plate and utensils kept in the Moolasthan.
The water used for the Pooja is mixed with cardamom, benzoine, Holy Basil (Tulsi), clove, etc., creating "Theertham." This water becomes further energized by absorbing the positivity of all these combined energies. During Deepaaraadhana, when the temple doors open, the positive energy gushes out onto the attendees. The water sprinkled on people passes on the energy to all. This is why men are not allowed to wear shirts in the temple, and women are encouraged to wear more ornaments, as positive energy is absorbed through these jewels (metal) in women. The Theertham is known to be a potent blood purifier due to its high level of energization.
Moreover, temples offer holy water (about three spoons), which serves as a form of magneto-therapy by placing a copper water vessel at the Garbhagriha. This water also contains cardamom, clove, saffron, etc., to enhance taste, and Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves to increase its medicinal value. The essence of clove protects against tooth decay, saffron and Tulsi leaves protect against common cold and cough, while cardamom and benzoine act as mouth-refreshing agents. Regular visits to temples are believed to protect one's health.
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457There are hundreds of temples all over India in different sizes, shapes, and locations, but not all of them are considered to be in the Vedic way.
Generally, the temples are located in places where the earth's magnetic waves pass through. In simple terms, these temples are strategically located where positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic wave distribution of the north/south pole thrust. Due to its location, where high magnetic values are available, the Main Idol is placed in the center. Also, a copper plate inscribed with Vedic scripts is buried beneath the Main Idol's placement, known as "Garbhagriha" or Moolasthan. The copper absorbs the earth's magnetic waves and radiates them to the surroundings. Thus, a person who regularly visits a temple and makes a clockwise pradakshina of the Main Idol's placement automatically receives the beamed magnetic waves, which get absorbed by their body. This absorption is gradual, and regular visits will allow more energy, known as positive energy, to be absorbed. Additionally, the Sanctum Sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides, enhancing the effect of all energies concentrated within. The lit lamp radiates heat and light energy.
The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers provide sound energy. The fragrance from the flowers and the burning of camphor give out chemical energy. The combined effect of all these energies is activated by the positive energy emanating from the idol. This is in addition to the north/south pole magnetic energy absorbed by the copper plate and utensils kept in the Moolasthan.
The water used for the Pooja is mixed with cardamom, benzoine, Holy Basil (Tulsi), clove, etc., creating "Theertham." This water becomes further energized by absorbing the positivity of all these combined energies. During Deepaaraadhana, when the temple doors open, the positive energy gushes out onto the attendees. The water sprinkled on people passes on the energy to all. This is why men are not allowed to wear shirts in the temple, and women are encouraged to wear more ornaments, as positive energy is absorbed through these jewels (metal) in women. The Theertham is known to be a potent blood purifier due to its high level of energization.
Moreover, temples offer holy water (about three spoons), which serves as a form of magneto-therapy by placing a copper water vessel at the Garbhagriha. This water also contains cardamom, clove, saffron, etc., to enhance taste, and Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves to increase its medicinal value. The essence of clove protects against tooth decay, saffron and Tulsi leaves protect against common cold and cough, while cardamom and benzoine act as mouth-refreshing agents. Regular visits to temples are believed to protect one's health.
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Dear Shri AVS and Shri Jeevarathnam,
Very good postings to foster inner peace. Very timely, as much of our routine pursuit is towards material pleasures, leaving very little time for soul searching. May I make a few more small additions based on my limited knowledge.
Agamas specify how a temple is to be built. The land to build a temple is carefully chosen - a fertile land, a ghoshala (place where cows live), etc. Acharya's specify the number and type of poojas and utsavas to be performed.
Bhaktas (Devotees) enhance the sanctity by their visits and prayers. The combined efforts of Acharyas and Bhaktas increase the divinity.
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V.Raghunathan
Navi Mumbai
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Very good postings to foster inner peace. Very timely, as much of our routine pursuit is towards material pleasures, leaving very little time for soul searching. May I make a few more small additions based on my limited knowledge.
Agamas specify how a temple is to be built. The land to build a temple is carefully chosen - a fertile land, a ghoshala (place where cows live), etc. Acharya's specify the number and type of poojas and utsavas to be performed.
Bhaktas (Devotees) enhance the sanctity by their visits and prayers. The combined efforts of Acharyas and Bhaktas increase the divinity.
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V.Raghunathan
Navi Mumbai
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Very well brought out! Religion combined knowledge of all kinds for the betterment of the society & all those who came to it.
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Thank you for sharing valuable information that many of us may not be aware of. Often, people visit temples daily without understanding the significance of the rituals being performed there or the reasons behind them.
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Rameshbala
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Rameshbala
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A very nice and informative piece, AVS. Taking the liberty to go a bit further/deeper, the various aspects vis-a-vis enhancing the energy levels in temples aren't limited to just temples. It's more to do with the spiritual nature of such constructions/buildings/structures—it's just a coincidence that since Hindu temples have been in existence and more importantly preserved much more systematically than those of any other religion, we focus on Hindu temples whenever such topics get discussed. The Vatican, Mecca, Lady of Lourdes, Ajmer Dargah, Jerusalem, etc., are all examples of such energy centers/vortexes—so to say.
To elaborate on what you mentioned—'...they place a copper plate written with some Vedic scripts, which is buried beneath the Main Idol's placement...', the scripts are essentially called 'Beeja mantras' or 'seed mantras' that are particular to the specific idol being installed (for example, 'GAM' for Ganesh, 'DUM' for Durga, 'SREEM' for Maha Lakshmi, etc.), which enhance the efficacy of the energy level of the Main Idol over and above the enhancement due to the use of the copper plate.
Quite often, gold plates have also been used since they have a higher capacity to absorb the energy levels than copper (typical conductivity and resistivity) and, more importantly, are resistant to the vagaries of nature (far less corrosive).
Another aspect that's kept in mind during this process is to ensure only a person of very high spiritual nature/level is entrusted with the task of installing the Main Idol—not counting the many 'Swayambhu' Idols/Energy Vortexes like those at Tirupati, Srisailam, Shirdi, Madurai, etc.—since only such persons are believed to be capable of handling the extremely high energy levels (an analogy would be the result of a kid driving a nail into a wall and an adult doing the same task). This is the reason why Swamis/Sadhus are called for the initiation ceremonies of any temple even today.
If one looks around us, it can be comfortably said that one of the primary causes of the temples that have now become decrepit (meaning ineligible for Pujas) could be the result of the lack/absence of such adherence to rules in the installation procedures of the Main Idols—notable examples would be the Konark Temple, the massive and unique Vishnu temples in Cambodia and Indonesia, etc.
I can't help but remark on the comments of Bharghavi—'The present generation wants answers to all the questions else they will not follow. The older generation did not want any reasons to follow; they just blindly followed the footsteps of their parents.'
Frankly, I think she has missed out on the larger picture. The older generation didn't follow 'blindly'—they followed just because of the 'faith' they had in what the elders said/did, and the elders too kept their part of the relationship—they practiced what they preached and, more importantly, they also shared why they did what they did, unlike the present-day generation of elders.
Like the quote goes: Faith is climbing the first step in the staircase without knowing where the last step leads to.
Today's child is bound to become tomorrow's elder...so to say. Maybe our generation can try to turn the clock back a bit, for a good cause.
With the risk of being ridiculed/laughed at, one can comfortably say that the British rule did play a major part in this decadence of the spiritual angle to the day-to-day living of Indians (all religions included), despite the very positive role they played in the industrialization of modern India.
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TS
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To elaborate on what you mentioned—'...they place a copper plate written with some Vedic scripts, which is buried beneath the Main Idol's placement...', the scripts are essentially called 'Beeja mantras' or 'seed mantras' that are particular to the specific idol being installed (for example, 'GAM' for Ganesh, 'DUM' for Durga, 'SREEM' for Maha Lakshmi, etc.), which enhance the efficacy of the energy level of the Main Idol over and above the enhancement due to the use of the copper plate.
Quite often, gold plates have also been used since they have a higher capacity to absorb the energy levels than copper (typical conductivity and resistivity) and, more importantly, are resistant to the vagaries of nature (far less corrosive).
Another aspect that's kept in mind during this process is to ensure only a person of very high spiritual nature/level is entrusted with the task of installing the Main Idol—not counting the many 'Swayambhu' Idols/Energy Vortexes like those at Tirupati, Srisailam, Shirdi, Madurai, etc.—since only such persons are believed to be capable of handling the extremely high energy levels (an analogy would be the result of a kid driving a nail into a wall and an adult doing the same task). This is the reason why Swamis/Sadhus are called for the initiation ceremonies of any temple even today.
If one looks around us, it can be comfortably said that one of the primary causes of the temples that have now become decrepit (meaning ineligible for Pujas) could be the result of the lack/absence of such adherence to rules in the installation procedures of the Main Idols—notable examples would be the Konark Temple, the massive and unique Vishnu temples in Cambodia and Indonesia, etc.
I can't help but remark on the comments of Bharghavi—'The present generation wants answers to all the questions else they will not follow. The older generation did not want any reasons to follow; they just blindly followed the footsteps of their parents.'
Frankly, I think she has missed out on the larger picture. The older generation didn't follow 'blindly'—they followed just because of the 'faith' they had in what the elders said/did, and the elders too kept their part of the relationship—they practiced what they preached and, more importantly, they also shared why they did what they did, unlike the present-day generation of elders.
Like the quote goes: Faith is climbing the first step in the staircase without knowing where the last step leads to.
Today's child is bound to become tomorrow's elder...so to say. Maybe our generation can try to turn the clock back a bit, for a good cause.
With the risk of being ridiculed/laughed at, one can comfortably say that the British rule did play a major part in this decadence of the spiritual angle to the day-to-day living of Indians (all religions included), despite the very positive role they played in the industrialization of modern India.
Regards,
TS
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Thank you for this, AVS. I really appreciated it, and I would hate myself if I still had not seen it. It's an awesome piece, so beautifully expressed with scientific reasoning. I am surely going to copy this and keep it for myself. :)
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Hiral
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Hiral
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Thank you, AVS, for the scientific explanation. I somehow always believe that our customs, festivals, etc., are all based on some scientific reasons. It is only when the older generation is unable to provide satisfactory answers to the younger generation based on science/reasoning that it becomes superstitious theories.
I look forward to reading interesting and knowledgeable insights from you.
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Madhuri Singh
From India, Gurgaon
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I look forward to reading interesting and knowledgeable insights from you.
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Madhuri Singh
From India, Gurgaon
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