Millions of #Hindus revere and worship #cows.  Hinduism is a religion that raises the status of# Mother to the level of# Goddess. Therefore, the cow is considered a sacred animal, as it provides us life sustaining milk. The cow is seen as a maternal figure, a care taker of her people.  The cow is a symbol of the divine bounty of earth. Lord Krishna, one of the most well known of the Hindu deities is often depicted playing his flute amongst cows and dancing Gopis (milkmaids). He grew up as a cow herder. Krishna also goes by the names Govinda and Gopala, which literally mean “friend and protector of cows.” It is considered highly auspicious for a true devotee to feed a cow, even before eating breakfast oneself.  Throughout the #Vedic scriptures there are verses which emphasize that the cow must be protected and cared for. It is considered a sin to kill a cow and eat its meat. Even today in India, there are many states in which the slaughter of cows is illegal. That is why you can find cows roaming freely all over India, even along the busy streets of Delhi and Mumbai.  Ayurveda is a big proponent of the sattvic qualities of milk and dairy products. That is why most Hindus are #vegetarian, but not vegan. Fresh, organic #milk, yogurt, buttermilk, paneer (homemade cheese) and ghee, are all considered highly nutritious, and an important part of the diet.  Not only do these dairy products provide important protein and calcium for our tissues, but are sources of Ojas, which gives our body strength and immunity. Besides their milk, cows also provide many practical purposes, and are considered a real blessing to the rural community.  On the farm, bulls are used to plough the fields and as a means of transportation of goods. Even Lord Shiva’s trusted vehicle is Nandi– the sacred bull. Cow dung is saved and used for fuel, as it is high in methane, and can generate heat and electricity. Many village homes are plastered with a mud/cow dung mixture, which insulates the walls and floors from extreme hot and cold temperatures.  Cow dung is also rich in minerals, and makes an excellent fertilizer. There is a big organic farming movement in India to return to ancient methods of utilizing cow dung to re-mineralize the depleted soil. In such a spiritual land as India, one can find religious ceremonies taking place at any time and any place. Spiritual “yagnas” are fire ceremonies that performed to thank the Gods and receive their blessings.  Cows even play a central role in these fire yagnas or Agnihotras. Scientific research has found that the ritual of burning cow dung and ghee as fuel for these sacred fires, actually purifies the air, and has anti-#pollutant and #anti-#radiation qualities in the #environment. Ayurveda understands that some physical and emotional health crisis can not be healed by diet and herbs alone.  They need the deeper and subtler healing of these types of Vedic ritual ceremonies to clear astrological past karma. The holy cow again offers its bounty by providing the ingredients in the Panchamrit, or blessed drink, that is distributed after the ceremony. Panchamrit translates as “sacred ambrosia” or “nectar of the gods” and is made up of 5 items – milk, yogurt, ghee, honey and sugar. By drinking this sweet prasadam, one is infused with the divine energy created during the puja, and is heale --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varanasi-cosmic-energy/message

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The Bell, known in Sanskrit as the Ghanta/Ghanti is used in all poojas for invoking the Gods. The ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound.  It produces the sound Om, the universal name of the Lord. The fine combination of pure brass and bronze produces a harmonious and rich tonal sound the sound of the bell and the sound of the Vedas also radiate Omkaara naadh.  The sound of the bell evacuates negative energy, to help drive out negative energy / evil spirit from the place of worship. Bells are believed to frighten away evil spirits or used to cast or remove spells.  They are also instrumental in channeling positive energy to create a harmonious environment. Such bells can also be hanged at home Altar and ringing of bells removes negative energy and brings positive energy at home.  Room clearing is a concept of clearing the room of all negative energies. Room clearing can also be accomplished by using sounds. Silver, brass temple bells can be rung to dislodge stagnant energy.  Our home is not just a made of materials for shelter and comfort. It is an area filled with infinite vibrating endlessly transforming energy fields.  A temple bell is made of various metals including cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, chromium and manganese which produce a distinct sound.  The moment you ring that bell, bell produces a sharp but lasting sound which lasts for a minimum of seven seconds in echo mode good enough to touch your seven healing centers or chakras in your body.  Ringing the Temple Bell will activate the Hearing Sense. People who are visiting the temple should and ring the bell when entering the temple. The bell is 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 moment we ring the bell, it produces a sharp and enduring sound which lasts for a 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. This bell sound is also absorbed by the idol and vibrated within the Garbhagriha (inner sanctum) for a certain period of time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varanasi-cosmic-energy/message

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Ajna chakra has two lotus petals dedicated to the sun, the other to the moon (e.g. light and dark, or male and female) merged at the centre. Bindi and traditional head ornament with sun and moon pendants.  Traditionally, the area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, ajna, the seat of "concealed wisdom". The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. The bindi also represents the third eye.  The Nasadiya Sukta of the Rig Veda, the earliest known Sanskrit text, mentions the word Bindu. The Ajna is symbolised by a sacred lotus with two petals, and corresponds to the colours violet, indigo or deep blue, though it is traditionally described as white. It is at this point that the two sides Nadi Ida (yoga) and Pingala are said to terminate and merge with the central channel Sushumna, signifying the end of duality, the characteristic of being dual (e.g. light and dark, or male and female).  The seed syllable for this chakra is the syllable OM, and the presiding deity is Ardhanarishvara, who is a half male, half female Shiva/Shakti. The Shakti goddess of Ajna is called Hakini. In metaphysics, Bindu is considered the dot or point at which creation begins and may become unity. It is also described as "the sacred symbol of the cosmos in its unmanifested state".  Bindu is the point around which the mandala is created, representing the universe.[6] Ajna (along with Bindu), is known as the third eye chakra and is linked to the pineal gland[clarification needed] which may inform a model of its envisioning.  The pineal gland is a light sensitive gland that produces the hormone melatonin which regulates sleep and waking up, and is also postulated to be the production site of the psychedelic dimethyltryptamine, the only known hallucinogen endogenous to the human body.  Ajna's key issues involve balancing the higher and lower selves and trusting inner guidance.  Ajna's inner aspect relates to the access of intuition. Mentally, Ajna deals with visual consciousness. Emotionally, Ajna deals with clarity on an intuitive level --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varanasi-cosmic-energy/message

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