Why to visit temples ? (Scientific Reason- shared from facebook)
There are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be built the Vedic way. Generally, a temple should be located at a place where earth's magnetic wave path passes through densely. It can be in the outskirts of a town/village or city, or in middle of the dwelling place, or on a hilltop. The essence of visiting a temple is discussed here.
Now, these temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave distributions of north/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core center of the temple, known as "*Garbhagriha*" or *Moolasthanam*. In fact, the temple structure is built after the idol has been placed. This *Moolasthanam* is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum. We know that there are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic scripts, buried beneath the Main Idol. What are they really? No, they are not God’s / priests’ flash cards when they forget the *shlokas*. The copper plate absorbs earth’s magnetic waves and radiates it to the surroundings. Thus a person regularly visiting a temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives the beamed magnetic waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow process and a regular visit will let him absorb more of this positive energy. Scientifically, it is the positive energy that we all require to have a healthy life.
Further, the Sanctum is closed on three sides. This increases the effect of all energies. The lamp that is lit radiates heat energy and also provides light inside the sanctum to the priests or *poojaris* performing the pooja. The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers takes a worshipper into trance, thus not letting his mind waver. When done in groups, this helps people forget personal problems for a while and relieve their stress. The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor give out the chemical energy further aiding in a different good aura. The effect of all these energies is supplemented by the positive energy from the idol, the copper plates and utensils in the *Moolasthan*am / *Garbagraham*. *Theertham*, the “holy” water used during the pooja to wash the idol is not
plain water cleaning the dust off an idol. It is a concoction of Cardamom,*Karpura* (Benzoin), zaffron / saffron, *Tulsi* (Holy Basil), Clove, etc...Washing the idol is to charge the water with the magnetic radiations thus increasing its medicinal values. Three spoons of this holy water is distributed to devotees. Again, this water is mainly a source of magneto-therapy. Besides, the clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & *Tulsi* leafs protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and *Pachha Karpuram* (benzoin), act as mouth fresheners. It is proved that *Theertham* is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized. Hence it is given as *prasadam* to the devotees. This way, one can claim to remain healthy by regularly visiting the Temples. This is why our elders used to suggest us to offer prayers at the temple so that you will be cured of many ailments. They were not always superstitious. Yes, in a few cases they did go overboard when due to ignorance they hoped many serious diseases could be cured at temples by deities. When people go to a temple for the *Deepaaraadhana*, and when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there. The water that is sprinkled onto the assemblages passes on the energy to all. This also explains why men are not allowed to wear shirts at a few temples and women are requested to wear more ornaments during temple visits. It is through these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed by the women. Also, it is a practice to leave newly purchased jewels at an idol’s feet and then wear them with the idol’s blessings. This act is now justified after reading this article. This act of “seeking divine blessings” before using any new article, like books or pens or automobiles may have stemmed from this through mere observation.
Energy lost in a day’s work is regained through a temple visit and one is refreshed slightly. The positive energy that is spread out in the entire temple and especially around where the main idol is placed, are simply absorbed by one's body and mind. Did you know, every Vaishnava(Vishnu devotees), “must” visit a Vishnu temple twice every day in their location. Our practices are NOT some hard and fast rules framed by 1 man and his followers or God’s words in somebody’s dreams. All the rituals, all the practices are, in reality, well researched, studied and scientifically backed thesis which form the ways of nature to lead a good healthy life.
The scientific and research part of the practices are well camouflaged as “elder’s instructions” or “granny’s teaching’s” which should be obeyed as a mark of respect so as to once again, avoid stress to the mediocre brains.
Know your next birth:-To know your next birth we have to consider the 12th house in the horoscope. Below planets in 12th house will tell you how the next birth will be:
In 12th house, if it is Suriyan - Will attain Motcham (if any benefic planet aspects on 12th house).
Chandran - Will born as MAN again.
Sevvai- Will attain Motcham ( if any benefic planet aspects on 12th house).
Bhudhan - Will born as Sri Vaishnavan
Guru - Will born as Brahmanan
Sukran - Will born in his son or daughter's generation.
Ketu - No rebirth in this world (if any benefic planet aspects on 12th house).
12th lord, in 12th place - No rebirth in this world (if any benefic planet aspects on 12th house).
Seven worlds below earth:
1 .Athalam
2. Vithalam
3. Suthalam
4. Tharathalam
5. Mahathalam
6. Raasathalam
7. Bhathalam
Seven worlds above (including earth):
1. Boolookham
2. Bhoovarlokham
3. Suvarlokham
4. Maharalokham
5. Janalokham
6. Thapalokham
7. Sathyalokham
Seven Births:
1. Devar
2. Human
3. Animal
4. Bird
5. Reptiles
6. Aquatic animal
7. Plants & Trees
Punishments for Our Sins According to Garuda Purana........
Sinners
are sent to various Narakas (Hells) by Yamaraja according to the nature
and seriousness of their sins. According to the Garuda Purana there
are a total of 28 Narakas. They are as follows.
(1)
Tamisram (Heavy flogging) -Those who rob others of their wealth are
bound with ropes by Yama’s Servants and cast into the Naraka known as
Tamisram. There, they are given a thrashing until they bleed and faint.
When they recover their senses, the beating is repeated. This is done
until their time is up.
(2)
Andhatamtrsam (Flogging) -This Hell is reserved for the Husband or the
Wife who only treat their spouses well when they are to profit or
pleasure to them. Those who forsake their wives and husbands for no
apparent reasons are also sent here. The punishment is almost the same
as Tamisram, but the excruciating pain, suffered by the victims on being
tied fast, makes them fall down senseless.
(3)
Rauravam (torment of snakes) – This is the hell for sinners who seize
and enjoy another man’s property or resources. When these people are
thrown into this hell, those whom they have cheated, assume the the
shape of “Ruru”, a dreadful serpent. The serpent(s) will torment them
severely until their time is up.
(4)
Mahararuravam (death by snakes) – Here there is also Ruru serpents but
more fiercer. Those who deny the legitimate heirs, their inheritance and
possess and enjoy others property will be squeezed and bitten non stop
by this terrible serpents coiling around them. Those who steal another
man’s wife or lover will also be thrown here.
(5)
Kumbhipakam (cooked by oil) – This is the hell for those who kill
animals for pleasure. Here oil is kept boiled in huge vessels and
sinners are plunged in this vessels.
(6)
Kalasutram (Hot as hell) – This hell is terribly hot. Those who don’t
respect their elders esp. when their elders have done their duties are
sent here. Here they are made to run around in this unbearable heat and
drop down exhausted from time to time.
(7)
Asitapatram (sharp flogging) – This is the hell in which sinners
abandon one’s own duty. They are flogged by Yama’s Servants with whips
made of asipatra (sharp-edged sword-shaped leaves). If they run about
under the flogging, they will trip over the stones and thorns, to fall
on their faces. Then they are stabbed with knives until they drop
unconscious, When they recover, the same process is repeated until their
time is up in this Naraka.
(8)Sukaramukham
(Crushed and tormented) – Rulers who neglect their duties and oppress
their subjects by misrule, are punished in this hell. They are crushed
to a pulp by heavy beating.When they recover, it is repeated until their
time is up.
(9)
Andhakupam (Attack of the animals) – This is hell for those who oppress
the good people and not helping them if requested despite having the
resources. They will be pushed into a well, where beasts like Lions,
tigers, eagles and venomous creatures like snakes and scorpions. The
sinners have to endure the constant attacks of this creatures until the
expiry of the period of their punishment.
(10)
Taptamurti (Burnt Alive) – Those who plunder or steal Gold and jewels
are cast into the furnaces of this Naraka which always remains hot in
blazing fire.
(11)
Krimibhojanam (Food for worms) – Those who do not honour their Guests
and make use of men or women only for their own gain, are thrown into
this Naraka. Worms, insects and serpents eat them alive. Once their
bodies are completely eaten up, the sinners are provided with new
bodies, which are also eaten up in the above manner. This continues,
till the end of their term of punishment.
(12)
Salmali (Embracing hot images) -This Naraka is intended for men and
women who have committed adultery. A figure made of iron, heated red-hot
is placed there. The sinner is forced to embrace it, while Yama’s
servants flog the victim behind.
(13)
Vajrakantakasali (Embracing sharp images) – This Naraka is the
punishment for Sinners who have unnatural intercourse with animals.
Here, they are made to embrace iron images full of sharp diamond needles
that pierce through their bodies.
(14)
Vaitarani (River of Filth) – Rulers who abuse their power and
adulterers are thrown here. It is the most terrible place of punishment.
It is a river which is filled with human excreta, blood, hair, bones,
nails, flesh and all kinds of dirty substances. There are various kinds
of terrible beasts as well. Those who are cast into it are attacked and
mauled by these creatures from all sides. The sinners have to spend the
term of their punishment, feeding upon the contents of this river.
(15)
Puyodakam (Well of hell) – This is a well filled with excreta, urine,
blood, phlegm. Men who have intercourse and cheat women with no
intention of marrying them are considered like animals. Those who wander
about irresponsibly like animals are thrown in this well to get
polluted by it’s contents. They are to remain here till their time is
up.
(16)
Pranarodham (Piece by Piece) – This Naraka is for those who keep dogs
and other mean animals and constantly hunt and kill animals for food.
Here the servants of Yama, gather around the sinners and cut them limb
to limb while subjecting them to constant insult.
(17)
Visasanam (Bashing from Clubs) – This Naraka is for the torture of
those rich people who look down at the poor and spend excessively just
to display their wealth and splendour. They have to remain here at the
whole term of their punishment where they will be bashed non stop from
heavy clubs from Yama’s Servants.
(18)
Lalabhaksam (River of semen) – This is the Naraka for lustful men. The
lascivious fellow who makes his wife swallow his semen, is cast into
this hell. Lalabhaksam is a sea of semen. The sinner lies in it, feeding
upon semen alone until his period of punishment.
(19)
Sarameyasanam (Torment from dogs) – Those guilty of unsocial acts like
poisoning food, mass slaughter, ruining the country are cast into this
hell. There is nothing but the flesh of dogs for food. There are
thousands of dogs in this Naraka and they attack the sinners and tear
their flesh from their bodies with their teeth.
(20)
Avici (turned into dust) – This Naraka is for those who are guilty for
false witness and false swearing. There are hurled from a great height
and they are utterly smashed into dust when they reached the ground.
They are again restored to life and the punishment is repeated till the
end of their time.
(21)
Ayahpanam (Drinking of burning substances)- Those who consume alcohol
and other intoxicating drinks are sent here. The women are forced to
drink melted iron in liquid form, whereas the men will be forced to
drink hot liquid molten lava for every time they consume a alcoholic
drink in their earthly lives.
(22)
Raksobjaksam (Revenge attacks)- Those who do animal and human
sacrifices and eat the flesh after the sacrifice will be thrown in this
hell. All the living beings they killed before would be there and they
will join together to attacking, biting, and mauling the sinners. Their
cries and complaints would be no avail here.
(23)
Sulaprotam (Trident Torture)- People who take the lives of others who
have done no harm to them and those who deceives others by treachery are
sent to this “Sulaportam” hell. Here they are impaled on a trident and
they are forced to spend their whole term of their punishment in that
position, suffering intense hunger and thirst, as well as enduring all
the tortures inflicted on them.
(24)
Ksharakardamam (hanged upside down) -Braggarts and those who insult
good people are cast into this hell. Yama’s servants keep the sinners
upside down and torture them in many ways.
(25)
Dandasukam (eaten alive)- Sinners who persecute others like animals
will be sent here. There are many beasts here. They will be eaten alive
by this beasts.
(26)
Vatarodham (weapon torture)- This hell is for those who persecute
animals which live in forrests, mountain peaks and trees. After throwing
them in this hell, sinners are tortured with fire, poison and various
weapons during their time here in this Naraka.
(27)
Paryavartanakam (torture from birds)- One who denies food to a hungry
person and abuses him is thrown here. The moment the sinner arrives here
,his eyes are put by being pierced the beaks of birds like the crows
and eagles. They will be pierced later on by this birds till the end of
their punishment.
(28)
Sucimukham (Tortured by needles)- Proud and Miserly people who refuse
to spend money even for the basic necessities of life, like better food
or buying food for their relations or friends will find their place in
this hell. Those who do not repay the money they have borrowed will also
be cast into this hell. Here, their bodies will be constantly be
pricked and pierced by needles.
