What is so special about Dakshinawarti Shankh?

Hindu Scriptures mention Shankha (Shells) as a sacred and religious object that evokes the divinity. As per the beliefs of Sanatan Dharma, the significance of a conch shell is of higher order than that of any religious objects as it is associated with Vishnu-Laxmi and other Gods and Goddesses.

Shankhas, usually come in two variants- sometimes three, namely Vamavarti, Madhyavarti and Dakshinavarti. There are further sub types to each conch shells which are associated with different Gods and Goddesses. Out of these, Vamavarti Shankh is commonly available but Dakshinavarti Shankh is very rare. Considered a rare jewel, this right handed conch shell is marked by its counter-clockwise coils. This different feature has let it earn the status and significance of a divine entity. In Skanda Purana, it has been said that bathing Vishnu with a Dkshinavarti Shankha grants the devotee freedom from the sins of seven previous births.    

Even in their description of Gods and Goddesses, they are depicted holding conch shells in their hands. As per Atharva Veda, conch shells defeats one’s enemies (Shankhen Hatva Rakshansi). Keeping it at the place of worship brings wealth, good luck and prosperity to the individual and the family.

Since , Shankha is one of fourteen ratnas extracted from Samudra Manthan that came along with Goddess Laxmi,  thus it is also called Laxmi Bhrata (Brother of Laxmi) which is why scriptures say that the Goddess of Wealth resides in a home where a Shankha is kept at the place of worship.  Vishwamitra Samhita and Goraksha Samhita have termed Dakshinavarti Shankh as the wealth and health creator for the families. If filled with water and sprinkled around any premises, it tones down adverse planetary effects and brings peace to the ambience.

The benefits of a Dakshinavarti Shankh are abounds:

·         It brings prosperity, abundance and peace.

·         Filling it with water and sprinkling around premises reduces evil forces.

·   As a propagator of knowledge and divinity, it is good for the enlightenment of students and  professionals alike.

A wonderful divine object from the Vastu perspective, right hand conch shell is the one that connects our ordinary, mortal mind with the supreme consciousness. With the flow of energy and five elements, it channelizes the focus and churns out goodness from the chaotic world out there. 

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Rudraksha: the significance of faces

The name Rudraksha is made of two words: Rudra, the violent and worrier form of Shiva, and Aksha which means eye, or in this context ‘tears’. Rudraksha trees grow in mountainous regions like Himalayan range. That is the reason when it comes to selecting genuine Rudraksha beads; people consider rudrakshas from Nepal better than the variants available in India. The rudraksha bead comes in different sizes, however the value of a rudraksha is decided by the number of faces it has.

The faces or the mukhs of rudrakshas are separating lines that extends from top of the seed to the base.  The important aspect of focusing on faces of Rudrakshas is that those faces are not simply cleft lines on a seed; they have a significance deeper than that.

Rudrakshas and their faces:

Ek Mukhi / Single Face:  Relates with the pure consciousness. Directly connects with the Lord Shiva.

Fused/ Double Bead: Fused Rudrakshas represents infinity

Do Mukhi / Two Face: Such Rudrakhsas are associated with Ardhnareshwar form of Lord Shiva.

Tree Mukhi/ Three Faces:  The three-faced Rudraksha is representative of Agni. It is therefore associated with the heart chakra of the body. Wearer of such rudraksha gets cure from fear, guilt and depression and such psychologically inferiority complexes.

ChaturMukhi / Four Faces: Symbol of Brahma. The rudraksha is thus associated with the power of memory and creation.

PanchMukhi / Five Faces: Most suitable for anyone out of all rudrakshas, this five-faced rudraksha is associated with Rudra. It brings health and peace to the wearer and good for everyone

ShashthaMukhi/ Six Faces: Kartikeya (increases inteliigence, steady mind, sexual functions)

SaptaMukhi/ Seven Faces: Mahalakshmi (Wealth)

AshtMukhi/ Eight Faces: Ganesha (Removes obstacles, brings success)

NavMukhi/ Nine Faces: Shakti (Energy and Power)

DashaMukhi/ Ten Faces: Vishnu

EkadashMukhi/ Eleven Faces: Hanuman (Wisdom, right judgement)

DwadashMukhi/ Tweleve Faces: Surya (Good for administrators and executives)

In ancient scriptures, rudrakshas upto 14- faces have been mentioned. Although with exploration, rudrakshas upto 21-faces have been found. Overall Rudrakshas should be wore on the basis of one’s body chakras and one’s planetary influences. To know more about Rudrakhsas , you can log on to srieconnections.com

Rudraksha for awakening your body chakras

It is often a commonly asked question about Rudraksha- how a seed from the fruit of a tree that is usually found only in the Himalayan range can create positive energy circles for everyone. The important thing to note here is that Rudraksha is not just an ordinary seed. It is the mystical and powerful gem of Hindu mythology and meditation. Srimad Devi Bhagvatam in its 11^th Skand , (Chapter IV, Part 1-21) states, “If one wears Rudraksha beads on one’s wrist , one attains moksha. Also, Whenever a Vedic injunction is performed with Rudraksha , the fruits obtained are unbounded.”- Which is clearly an indication into the mystical powers of the Rudraksha.

Let’s first understand the chakras that reside inside and outside of our bodies- Chakras are energy centres that channelize the flow of cosmic energy into the human body.  There are seven chakras in the human body according to ancient and traditional ayurvedic science of India. A person is termed to be healthy even if three out these seven chakras are functioning and regulating properly.

The seven chakras namely are-

• Muladhar Chakra/ Base Chakra –

Situated at the bottom of the spinal column, this chakra balances left and right parts of the body; cleanse the inside of the body. It stands for personal security and fulfilling the personal needs.

• Swadhishthana Chakra / Sacral Chakra

Located at Sacral Bone, this chakra is represented by six petals. The chakra plays an essential part in sexual wellbeing, reproductive cycles, hereditary traits and the balance of hormones in the body.

• Manipura Chakra / Solar Plexus

Just behind the belly button, this chakra is represented by ten petals. People who have most of their energy centered at solar plexus are workaholic and they like to work and called as Karmayogi. 

• Anahata Chakra / Heart Chakra

The name is evident as this chakra resides right below the human heart. Anahata Chakra is represented by 12 petals and it encourages love and joy inside the human body and mind.

• Vishuddha Chakra / Throat Chakra

Situated behind the Thyroid gland, Thorat Chakra keeps the basal metabolism rate in the balance. It cleanses the body from within. 

• Ajna Chakra / Brow Chakra

Placed between two eyebrows, this chakra can empower a human body beyond the imagination. It provides mental stability and calmness to a person. It also opens the door to knowledge if awakened with rigorous yoga and Satvik lifestyle. 

• Sahasrara Chakra / Crown Chakra

The Chief of all chakra, Sahasrara or Crown Charkra stands for Spirituality and enlightenment. This chakra can only be awakened if a person has taken enough endeavour to awaken the rest of six chakra inside the body. Meditation and a puritanical approach in life can drive a person towards achieving the ultimate enlightenment

Chakras are essential part of the human body and consciousness. Be it Crown Chakra, Brow Chakra, Throat Chakra, Heart Chakra, Navel Chakra, Sacral Chakra and the Root Chakra; they all regulate the flow of the energy inside our body. Which is Why Rudraksha can help in balancing the negative vibration of the body. In fact, every Rudraksha is associated with corresponding chakras –

•  Ek Mukhi / One-faced - Related to Vishuddhi Chakra –Major element – Space
• Do Mukhi/ Two-faced - Related to Anahata Chakra- Major Element – Air
• Tree Mukhi/ Three-faced- Related to Manipura – Major element - Fire (Ideal for those who suffer from fear, guilt, depression)
• ChaturMukhi/ Four-faced-Related to Swadhisthana – Major element – Water (for creativity and 
• PanchMukhi/ Five-faced – Related to Mooladhara- Major element – Earth

Each Rudraksha has different power and its own personal mantra. If invoked with power in the right way, a rudrakhsa can bless the wearer and channelize the flow of the energy in and around a person. You can know more about Rudrakshas and their healing powers that can awaken the immense energy that’s just lying idle and can change your destiny by reaching out to srieconnections.com/shop