Why Chant Om Namah Shivay?

Why Chant Om Namah Shivay?

Shiva is also called Bhootnath, the master of the panch mahabhutas, the 5 elements that constitute the universe and the human body; earth, water, fire, air & space element. Thats why the material world is called pra-panch. Honoring the elements is the true worship of Bhootnath. In today's age, people are more concerned about the environment. Being sensitive and responsible towards the environment ...has been our ancient tradition. If we look closely at the Vedic tradition, we respect mother earth; before digging, we do pooja; the rivers and mountains are considered sacred...
In pooja, all the 5 elements are used. Aarti (fire with camphor), flowers, water, incense etc all are offered. Awakening these 5 elements inside us is in reality, awakening the shiva-principle in us; the real Shiva puja.
Na Ma Shi Va Ya: These 5 syllables represent the 5 Elements; earth, water, fire, air & Space which in turn are connected to the 5 senses; smell, taste, sight, touch & sound respectively.
Shiva is also said to be the overlord of the 9 planets. As the 9 planets move through the 12 sun signs, it creates 9x12 = 108 effects on the body-mind-conciousness. Chanting the MahaMantra Om Namah Shivaya 108 times daily nullifies the negative influences and enhances the positive. Also any ill-effects of the senses are quashed & well-being is restored. So good health & good luck is ensured

THE SCIENCE BEHIND TEMPLE BELLS

THE SCIENCE BEHIND TEMPLE BELLS

Most of the old temples have large bell at the entrance of the temple and you need to ring it before you enter temple. A Temple bell have a scientific phenomena; it is not just your ordinary metal. It is made of various metals including cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, chromium and manganese. The proportion atwhich each one of them mixed is real science behind a bell. Each of these bells is made to produce such a distinct sound that it can create unity of your left andright brain. The moment you ring that bell, bell produces sharp but lastingsound which lasts for minimum of seven seconds in echo mode good enough totouch your seven healing centres or chakras in your body. The moment bell sound happens your brain is emptied of all thoughts. Invariably you will enter state of Tran’s state where you are very receptive. This Trans state is the one with awareness. You are so occupied in mind that only way to awaken you is with a Shock! Bell works as Anti-dote to your mind. Before you enter temple – to awake you and prepare you for taste of awareness is the real reason behind temple bell