WHY TO 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
brains.
