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, a hilltop, in a town/village, city, or in middle of the dwelling places. 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 or Garbhagudi.
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 positive energies. The lamp that is lit radiates heat energy and also provides light inside the sanctum to the (priests) 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.
I would like to say a few words about ringing of a bell as to how we can say it is scientific. Making temple bells is a whole science. The bell is made up of a mixture of five metals – lead, copper, zinc, iron, and tin – to which it is measured based on ratio and specification.
The proportion at which each one of them mixed is the real science behind making a bell. Each of these bells is made to produce such a distinct sound that it can create a harmony between your left and right brains. The moment you ring that bell, it produces sharp but lasting sound vibration which lasts for minimum of seven seconds in echo mode — long enough to touch your seven healing centers (or chakras) in your body.
The moment bell sound happens your brain is emptied of all thoughts. Invariably, you will enter a state of trance where you are very receptive. This trance state is the one with inner awareness. The bell works as antidote to the chaos of your mind. Before you enter a temple it prepares you for the calming taste of spiritual awareness you are going to experience.
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 Dhoopsticks camphor give out the chemical energy further aiding in a different good aura. During olden days Dhoopsticks were made of, processing cow dung and treating it with extracts of natural perfumes. The effect of all these energies is supplemented by the positive energy from the idol, the copper plates and utensils in the Moolasthanam/ Garb graham. 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, pachha Karpuram (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 Trikarana Shuddhi namely Manas, vachas (speech), Karma (With special reference to Good Deeds).
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.
A trusted Pujari will have one forth of divinity within him where as the other three being in the sanctum-sanctorum, the Idol, and the precincts. Hence Preparation of Prasad is prerogative and nobody should have a say on that.
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 were present 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 in temples strictly in olden days but ladies with traditional attire. This is for the males to receive the energy through the skin into his body, for ladies their anatomy allows to wear relevant dress code to keep up the dignity of the serene atmosphere and still the left over body what so ever will receive the energy for their whole body.
Added to this Women were wearing more ornaments during temple visits during olden days. It was through these jewels (Gold 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. Any machine is an Ayudham that is an instrument made for a specific purpose. It contains Energy and Energy is Shakthi and the Deity is Shakthi Swarupam. It is a strong belief of the devotees that the energy prevailing in the temple may pass to the vicinity also where the vehicles are kept for Puja. This may be a modern addition but still contains some logic.
Energy lost in a day’s work is regained through a temple visit and one is refreshed according to his concentrating ability on the Daity.
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 Shiva and Vaishnava temples were being visited twice every day in their location. Both Pujas in those timings are called Pratah Kala puja and Pradosha Kala Puja.
After Darshan one should sit in the premises of the temple for a while. It is good to chant the following Sloka:
Anayasena maranam Vina dainyena Jeevitham
Dehanthe tava sayujyam Dehime Parvathee pathe
As Siva is layakara the shloka is dedicated to him.
Our practices are NOT some hard and fast rules framed by one man said to have received by God or his son or agent. All the rituals and all the practices are, in reality, well researched, studied and scientifically backed. The thesis, which form the ways of nature to lead a good healthy life. Of course some rituals might have been introduced by some selfish or narcissistic persons in the guise of self-made or narcissist Godmen\Women and it is here we should use our logic to avoid such practices.
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.
Swasti.
