WHY WE SHOULD VISIT TEMPLES?
(Scientific Reason)
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
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