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CHIDAMBARA RAHASYAM These transfer energy to certain body parts

(THE SECRET) that are invisible.

After 8 years of R & D, Western scientists 6) Thirumoolar states that man represents
have proved that at Lord the shape of Shivalingam, which
Nataraja 's big toe is the Centre Point of represents Chidambaram which represents
World 's Magnetic Equator. Sadashivam which represents HIS dance !

Our ancient Tamil Scholar Thirumoolar 7) "Ponnambalam " is placed slightly tilted
has proved this Five thousand years ago! towards the left.
This represents our Heart.
His treatise Thirumandiram is a wonderful
Scientific guide for the whole world. To reach this, we need to climb 5 steps
called "Panchatshara padi "
To understand his studies, it may need a "Si, Va, Ya, Na, Ma " are the 5
100 years for us. Panchatshara mantras.

Chidambaram temple embodies There are 4 pillars holding the


the following characteristics : Kanagasabha representing the 4 Vedas.

1) This temple is located at the Center 8) Ponnambalam has 28 pillars denoting


Point of world 's Magnetic Equator. the 28 "Ahamas "as well as the 28 methods
to worship Lord Shiva.
2) Of the "Pancha bootha" i.e. 5 temples,
These 28 pillars support 64 +64 Roof
Chidambaram denotes the Skies. Beams which denote the 64 Arts.

Kalahasthi denotes Wind. The cross beams represent the Blood


Vessels running across the Human body.
Kanchi Ekambareswar denotes land.
9) 9 Kalasas on the Golden Roof represent
All these 3 temples are located in a straight the 9 types of Sakthi or Energies.
line at 79 degrees 41 minutes Longitude.
The 6 pillars at the Artha Mantapa
This can be verified using Google. An represent the 6 types of Sashtras.
amazing fact & astronomical miracle !
The 18 pillars in the adjacant Mantapa
3) Chidambaram temple is based on the represents 18 Puranams.
Human Body having 9 Entrances denoting
9 Entrances or Openings of the body. 10) The dance of Lord Nataraja is
described as Cosmic Dance by Western
4) Temple roof is made of 21600 gold Scientists.
sheets which denotes the 21600 breaths
taken by a human being every day (15 x 60 Whatever Science is propounding now has
x 24 = 21600) been stated by Hinduism thousands of
years ago !
5) These 21600 gold sheets are fixed on
the Gopuram using 72000 gold nails which Hinduism is not a religion.
denote the total no. of Nadis (Nerves) in Its a way of living....
the human body.
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IMPORTANT ARTICLE
::AMAZING SCIENTIFIC REASONS 4. Applying Tilak on the Forehead:
BEHIND HINDU TRADITIONS::
On the forehead, between the two
1. Throwing Coins into a River: eyebrows, is a spot that is considered as a
major nerve point in human body since
The general reasoning given for this act is ancient times. The Tilak is believed to
that it brings Good Luck. However, prevent the loss of “energy”, the red
scientifically speaking, in the ancient ‘kumkum’ between the eyebrows is said to
times, most of the currency used was made retain energy in the human body and
of copper unlike the stainless steel coins of control the various levels of concentration.
today. Copper is a vital metal very useful While applying kumkum the points on the
to the human body. Throwing coins in the mid-brow region and Adnya-chakra are
river was one way our fore-fathers ensured automatically pressed. This also facilitates
we intake sufficient copper as part of the the blood supply to the face muscles.
water as rivers were the only source of
drinking water. Making it a custom 5. Why do Temples have Bells:
ensured that all of us follow the practice.
People who are visiting the temple should
2. Joining Both Palms together to Greet: and will Ring the bell before entering the
inner sanctum (Garbhagudi or Garbha
In Hindu culture, people greet each other Gruha or womb-chamber) where the main
by joining their palms – termed as idol is placed. According to Agama Sastra,
“Namaskar.” The general reason behind the bell is used to give sound for keeping
this tradition is that greeting by joining evil forces away and the ring of the bell is
both the palms means respect. However, pleasant to God. However, the scientific
scientifically speaking, joining both hands reason behind bells is that their ring clears
ensures joining the tips of all the fingers our mind and helps us stay sharp and keep
together; which are denoted to the pressure our full concentration on devotional
points of eyes, ears, and mind. Pressing purpose. These bells are made in such a
them together is said to activate the way that when they produce a sound it
pressure points which helps us remember creates a unity in the Left and Right parts
that person for a long time. And, no germs of our brains. The moment we ring the
since we don’t make any physical contact! bell, it produces a sharp and enduring
sound which lasts for minimum of 7
3. Why do Indian Women wear Toe Ring: seconds in echo mode. The duration of
echo is good enough to activate all the
Wearing toe rings is not just the seven healing centres in our body. This
significance of married women but there is results in emptying our brain from all
science behind it. Normally toe rings are negative thoughts.
worn on the second toe. A particular nerve
from the second toe connects the uterus 6. Why do we have Navratras:
and passes to heart. Wearing toe ring on
this finger strengthens the uterus. It will Our living style has drastically changed if
keep it healthy by regulating the blood we compare it to the society hundreds &
flow to it and menstrual cycle will be thousands of years ago. The traditions
regularized. As Silver is a good conductor, which we follow in present are not
it also absorbs polar energies from the establishments of today but of the past.
earth and passes it to the body. Ever thought, why do we have Navratras
twice a year unlike other festivals like
Deepawali or Holi? Well, both these its wood is not strong enough for any
months are the months of changing purpose then why should a common
seasons and the eating habits of both the villager or person worship it or even care
seasons are quite different from each other. for it? Our ancestors knew that ‘Peepal’ is
Navratras give enough time to the body to one of the very few trees (or probably the
adjust and prepare itself for to the only tree) which produces oxygen even at
changing season. These nine days were night. So in order to save this tree because
marked as a period when people would of its unique property they related it to
clean their body system by keeping fasts God/religion.
by avoiding excessive salt and sugar,
meditate, gain a lot of positive energy, 9. Start with Spice & End with Sweet:
gain a lot of self confidence & increase the
self determination power (fasts are a Our ancestors have stressed on the fact that
medium to improve our will power and our meals should be started off with
self determination) and finally get ready something spicy and sweet dishes should
for the challenges of the changed season. be taken towards the end. The significance
of this eating practice is that while spicy
7. Why do we worship Tulsi Plant: things activate the digestive juices and
acids and ensure that the digestion process
Hindu religion has bestowed ‘Tulsi’, with goes on smoothly and efficiently, sweets
the status of mother. Also known as or carbohydrates pulls down the digestive
‘Sacred or Holy Basil’, Tulsi, has been process. Hence, sweets were always
recognized as a religious and spiritual recommended to be taken as a last item.
devout in many parts of the world. The
vedic sages knew the benefits of Tulsi and 10. Choti on the Male Head:
that is why they personified it as a
Goddess and gave a clear message to the Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of
entire community that it needs to be taken Ayurveda, describes the master sensitive
care of by the people, literate or illiterate. spot on the head as Adhipati Marma,
We try to protect it because it is like where there is a nexus of all nerves. The
Sanjeevani for the mankind. Tulsi has shikha protects this spot. Below, in the
great medicinal properties. It is a brain, occurs the Brahmarandhra, where
remarkable antibiotic. Taking Tulsi the sushumnã (nerve) arrives from the
everyday in tea or otherwise increases lower part of the body. In Yog,
immunity and help the drinker prevent Brahmarandhra is the highest, seventh
diseases, stabilize his or her health chakra, with the thousand-petalled lotus. It
condition, balance his or her body system is the centre of wisdom. The knotted
and most important of all, prolong his or shikhã helps boost this centre and conserve
her life. Keeping Tulsi plant at home its subtle energy known as ojas.
prevents insects and mosquitoes from
entering the house. It is said that snakes do 11. Applying Mehendi/Henna on the
not dare to go near a Tulsi plant. Maybe Hand:
that is why ancient people would grow lots
of Tulsi near their houses. Besides lending color to the hands, mehndi
is a very powerful medicinal herb.
8. Why do we worship Peepal Tree: Weddings are stressful, and often, the
stress causes headaches and fevers. As the
‘Peepal’ tree is almost useless for an wedding day approaches, the excitement
ordinary person, except for its shadow. mixed with nervous anticipation can take
‘Peepal’ does not a have a delicious fruit, its toll on the bride and groom.
Application of mehndi can prevent too this another reason is that Our body have
much stress because it cools the body and significant amount of iron in our blood.
keeps the nerves from becoming tense. When we sleep in this position, iron from
This is the reason why mehndi is applied the whole body starts to congregate in
on the hands and feet, which house nerve brain. This can cause headache,
endings in the body. Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognitive Decline,
Parkinson disease and brain degeneration.
12. Celebration & Cleaning During
Diwali: 15. Surya Namaskar:

Diwali usually falls in October or Hindus have a tradition of paying regards


November which marks the start of winter to Sun God early in the morning by their
season and end of rainy season. Rainy water offering ritual. It was mainly
season wasn’t a good time for everyone because looking at Sun rays through water
back then; many homes needed repair and or directly at that time of the day is good
renovation after a heavy fall. That is why for eyes and also by waking up to follow
time before diwali was considered the this routine, we become prone to a
period during which everyone can indulge morning lifestyle and mornings are proven
in cleaning and beautification of their to be the most effective part of the day.
home. And also take out their winter
clothes and pack the summer ones. 16. Ear Piercing in Children:

13. Sitting on the Floor & Eating: Piercing the ears has a great importance in
Indian ethos. Indian physicians and
This tradition is not just about sitting on philosophers believe that piercing the ears
floor and eating, it is regarding sitting in helps in the development of intellect,
the “Sukhasan” position and then eating. power of thinking and decision making
Sukhasan is the position we normally use faculties. Talkativeness fritters away life
for Yoga asanas. Sitting in this position energy. Ear piercing helps in speech-
while eating helps in improving digestion restraint. It helps to reduce impertinent
as the circulatory system can focus solely behaviour and the ear-channels become
upon digestion and not on our legs free from disorders. This idea appeals to
dangling from a chair or supporting us the Western world as well, and so they are
while we are standing. getting their ears pierced to wear fancy
earrings as a mark of fashion.
14. Why not to sleep with Your Head
towards North: 17. Application of Sindoor or Vermillion:

Myth is that it invites ghost or death but It is interesting to note that that the
science says that it is because human body application of sindoor by married women
has its own magnetic field (Also known as carries a physiological significance. This is
hearts magnetic field, because the flow of so because Sindoor is prepared by mixing
blood) and Earth is a giant magnet. When turmeric-lime and the metal mercury. Due
we sleep with head towards north, our to its intrinsic properties, mercury, besides
body’s magnetic field become completely controlling blood pressure also activates
asymmetrical to the Earth’s Magnetic sexual drive. This also explains why
field. That cause problems related to blood Sindoor is prohibited for the widows. For
pressure and our heart needs to work best results, Sindoor should be applied
harder in order to overcome this right upto the pituitary gland where all our
asymmetry of Magnetic fields. Apart from
feelings are centered. Mercury is also acts as antidote, for it lowers the acid
known for removing stress and strain. content in the body which helps people to
retain their sanity. Research suggests there
18. The scientific explanation of ouching are major health benefits to caloric
Feet(charan sparsh): restriction like reduced risks of cancer,
cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, immune
Usually, the person of whose feet you are disorders etc.
touching is either old or pious. When they
accept your respect which came from your 20. Why Idol Worship:
reduced ego (and is called your shraddha)
their hearts emit positive thoughts and Hinduism propagates idol worship more
energy (which is called their karuna) than any other religion. Researchers say
which reaches you through their hands and that this was initiated for the purpose of
toes. In essence, the completed circuit increasing concentration during prayers.
enables flow of energy and increases According to psychiatrists, a man will
cosmic energy, switching on a quick shape his thoughts as per what he sees. If
connect between two minds and hearts. To you have 3 different objects in front of
an extent, the same is achieved through you, your thinking will change according
handshakes and hugs. The nerves that start to the object you are viewing. Similarly, in
from our brain spread across all your body. ancient India, idol worship was established
These nerves or wires end in the fingertips so that when people view idols it is easy
of your hand and feet. When you join the for them to concentrate to gain spiritual
fingertips of your hand to those of their energy and meditate without mental
opposite feet, a circuit is immediately diversion.
formed and the energies of two bodies are
connected. Your fingers and palms become 21. Why do Indian Women wear Bangles:
the ‘receptor’ of energy and the feet of
other person become the ‘giver’ of energy. Normally the wrist portion is in constant
activation on any human. Also the pulse
19. Why do we Fast: beat in this portion is mostly checked for
all sorts of ailments. The Bangles used by
The underlying principle behind fasting is women are normally in the wrist part of
to be found in Ayurveda. This ancient ones hand and its constant friction
Indian medical system sees the basic cause increases the blood circulation level.
of many diseases as the accumulation of Furthermore the electricity passing out
toxic materials in the digestive system. through outer skin is again reverted to
Regular cleansing of toxic materials keeps one’s own body because of the ring shaped
one healthy. By fasting, the digestive bangles, which has no ends to pass the
organs get rest and all body mechanisms energy outside but to send it back to the
are cleansed and corrected. A complete body.
fast is good for heath, and the occasional
intake of warm lemon juice during the
period of fasting prevents the flatulence.
Since the human body, as explained by
Ayurveda, is composed of 80% liquid and
20% solid, like the earth, the gravitational
force of the moon affects the fluid contents
of the body. It causes emotional
imbalances in the body, making some
people tense, irritable and violent. Fasting

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