What is so special about Dakshinawarti Shankh?
by Chinmay Gandhi Spiritual HealerHindu 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.
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