Month: December 2016

  • Why Christmas is Celebrated on 25th December?

    Present world is populated with Christian community mostly. This is why it claims the biggest religion prevalent in the world. Around 31.50% (i.e. 2.2 billion) people on this planet form this biggest religious community. Now imagine how much excited these people would be in December. Why only in December?

    Well, it’s the month in which its convenor Jesus Christ was born. Yes! Pan Christian community sways and sings in the same tune on 25th December.  I bet most of you would be unaware of its genesis. Let I share the hidden fact beneath this tradition’s rise.

    No mention of Christ’s birth in holy Bible: Christian’s scripture Bible is the evidence of god’s saying. This holy book does not have any specify Jesus’ birth date. It was only in 3rd century when this religion was evolved. It was 25th December in 336 during the reign of Roman king ‘Constantine’ when the celebration began.

    Perhaps, Coincide with Pagan Fest: Pagan is the Roman festival time when the sun and Saturn (Saturnalia) are honoured.  Many saint of that time had conflict over Christmas day. The tiff ended with the selected date.  Bible reads the prophecy on 25 March that the Son of God (saviour & the man of righteousness) would take birth after 9 months. And 25th December is that day which coincided with Pagan festival.

    Jewish fest ‘Hanukkah’ coincides:  Jews celebrate the festival of light every year. It is dedicated to the sun. Being coincided with Christmas, this fest was renamed & dedicated to Jesus. Christ was also a Jew. People began observing it in wild manner. Throwing wild party became a tradition. Thus, the legislators of Massachusetts in colonial America banned it. But later, Julius I re-started it.

    Jesus born during ‘Passover’ fest in Bethleham: Pan Jerusalem was busy in celebration of their freedom from the slavery when Christ was about to take birth. It broke the bondage after 1500 years. Thus, ‘Passover’ fest came in to tradition. Mariam and Joseph were on the way to that place for the procession. But since Jews had to live outside, Mari (possibly) had to give birth in the stable of an inn. This is why the phrase (no room in the inn was used in the holy Bible. It was the spring season. So, this date was assumed as Jesus’s date of birth.

  • Do You Worship Lord Shiva These Ways for Wealth & Prosperity?

    Lord Shiva is known as the destructor. He is considered as the supernatural power to penetrate balance on the earth. He neither took birth nor can be died. This is why Hindus consider him a deity, a mystical force. It is believed that appeasing him establishes wealth and prosperity in the house.

    But only any but the correct way of worshipping can appease him. Let’s walk through the correct way that priests recommend for revering lord Shiva.
    • Place idol at the bustling place: Since it’s about worshipping, the worshipper must attend clean and keep the place clutter-free. Choose such place where your visit is regular. Avoid isolated or secluded place to establish his idol.
    • Don’t offer turmeric: Avoid worshipping him with turmeric. Since this herb is worldwide famous for its contribution to beauty enhancement. Many cosmetics and beauty products have configured it in their products’ manufacturing. So, it symbolizes beauty which is used in context of females. Conversely, he is a male deity. So, its anointment must be avoided.
    • Avoid vermillion; offer Bael (wood apple) fruit: Vermillion is better known as Sindoor. It symbolizes the husband of a married woman. The wedded women wear it for prolonging the life of their husband. Since lord Shiva is destructive by nature, he must not be worshipped with the accessory that elongates life. He does not like it. Instead, offer bael fruit with Ganges water, sugar, milk and water (Panchamrit) during Shiva puja for getting blessed with long life.
    • Anoint with Sandalwood: Since sandalwood paste soothes and penetrates coolness, Shivlinga should be anointed with it. This practice appeases him.
    • Throw tantrum before shifting: As per Hindu religion, the establishment of any idol requires mandatory rituals. For placing his idol, the priest must throw all the tantrums stated in scriptures. The place where to establish must be clean. Place the idol after pouring some Ganges water with un-boiled milk on it. This process is known as purification.
    • Snake should be coiled in idol: However, his idol should be made of gold, silver or brass. But if the person is incapable of buying it, the idol of bone-china or clay can be a good option. Always remember that the snake must be coiled around his texture.
    • Stream the water over idol: There should have the water streaming over his idol. According to Hindu mythology, he gulped the poison which was as hot as fire. To end that burning sensation, he put on moon-a symbol of coolness.
    According to science, the water is streamed to keep the idol intact and free of cracks. The harsh weather causes cracks with the passage of time. But the flow of water keeps it dewy and moist. Consequently, the cracks and crevices don’t develop.
    • Worship Guari and Ganesha along: The worshipping will not be fruitful until and unless goddess Gauri and lord Ganesha are worshipped with his idol.
    • Offer white flowers: Neither red flower nor yellow ones, he loves white flowers. So, worship him with white flower. Avoid Kewda or Champa flowers since he dislikes them.
    • Don’t eat before worshipping: Pray and worship while starving. Consuming eatables and then, praying could make the deity furious. So, don’t eat before worshipping.

    Hinduism states following rituals as per guidelines mentioned in the scriptures, like vedas and puran. All religious tantrums have scientific aspect also. This is why the method of worshipping each deity varies.

  • How to Detect Negativity in Your House?

    Are you frequently facing money crisis? Are fighting and annoyance commonly occurring among your family members? Is the sickness victimizing your family members again and again? Are your frequent efforts failing to get job or promotion?

    Problems do occur in everybody’s life. But isn’t it unnatural if one particular problem persist and slap you more frequently? It is actually.

    What is Vastu Shastra?

    Where there science fails, Vastu Shastra emerges as an ultimate solution. It is proven. So, calling vastu Shastra as an architectural science is absolutely correct.

    ‘Vastu’ means the place to live and ‘Shastra’ stands for teaching/knowledge. Together it implies the knowledge of the living place.

    A nest comprises a lot of energies. Mainly, these are categorized into two, i.e. Negative and Positive energy. Our house is like a sponge. Its walls, doors, furniture, ceiling and various in-house objects are its pores through which the energies travel. But negativity occupies its place at any corner or object. This is why the house is segregated according to this shastra.

    How do we trace the impact of negativity?

    The influence of these energies is reflected from the emotions, behaviour, thoughts, occurrences and anxiety of inhabitants. Relentless fighting with neighbours, accidents, litigation, theft and broken relationships are a few symptoms of negativity.

    Let’s say the outbreak of fighting and arguments among your family members has become a routine. Despite repetitive efforts, everybody fails to avoid it. It symbolizes the dominance of negativity.

    How can we check where the negativity is? 

    Many Hindus have firm faith in ancient architectural science. Negativity is what they detest the most. To combat it, they put in every effort. Thereby, harmony can be settled down there. For example, a staunch Vastu believer hires a priest in Australia since his resident country is this continent. He follows religious rituals as well as some scientific tricks to burn or dispel negative energies.

    But you too can detect it by self. Follow these steps to do so:

    • Take an empty glass.
    • Put it at an untraceable corner where you suspect the negativity abides.
    • Fill one-third of the glass with sea-salt since it is capable of absorbing such evil vibes.
    • Pour one-third water & vinegar respectively in it without moving that glass.
    • Cover it with a lid.
    • Keep it there for 24 hours.
    • If many bubbles appear on its wall and the solution become translucent, it marks negativity.
    • Flush out that solution.
    • Repeat the same procedure again until the glass appears transparent.