(Scientific Reason)
There are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and
locations but not all of them are considered to be built the Vedic way.
Generally, a temple should be located at a place where earth's magnetic wave
path passes through densely. It can be in the outskirts of a town/village or
city, or in middle of the dwelling place, or on a hillt
op. The essence of visiting a temple is discussed here.
Now, these temples are located strategically at a place where the positive
energy is abundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave
distributions of north/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core
center of the temple, known as "*Garbhagriha*" or *Moolasthanam*. In
fact, the temple structure is built after the idol has been placed. This
*Moolasthanam* is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum. We know
that there are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic scripts, buried beneath
the Main Idol. What are they really? No, they are not God’s / priests’ flash
cards when they forget the *shlokas*. The copper plate absorbs earth’s magnetic
waves and radiates it to the surroundings. Thus a person regularly visiting a
temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives the beamed magnetic
waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow process and a regular visit
will let him absorb more of this positive energy. Scientifically, it is the
positive energy that we all require to have a healthy life.
Further, the Sanctum is closed on three sides. This increases the effect of all
energies. The lamp that is lit radiates heat energy and also provides light
inside the sanctum to the priests or *poojaris* performing the pooja. The
ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers takes a worshipper into
trance, thus not letting his mind waver. When done in groups, this helps people
forget personal problems for a while and relieve their stress. The fragrance
from the flowers, the burning of camphor give out the chemical energy further
aiding in a different good aura. The effect of all these energies is
supplemented by the positive energy from the idol, the copper plates and
utensils in the *Moolasthan*am / *Garbagraham*. *Theertham*, the “holy” water
used during the pooja to wash the idol is not
plain water cleaning the dust off an idol. It is a concoction of
Cardamom,*Karpura* (Benzoin), zaffron / saffron, *Tulsi* (Holy Basil), Clove, etc...Washing
the idol is to charge the water with the magnetic radiations thus increasing
its medicinal values. Three spoons of this holy water is distributed to
devotees. Again, this water is mainly a source of magneto-therapy. Besides, the
clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & *Tulsi* leafs
protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and *Pachha Karpuram*
(benzoin), act as mouth fresheners. It is proved that *Theertham* is a very
good blood purifier, as it is highly energized. Hence it is given as *prasadam*
to the devotees. This way, one can claim to remain healthy by regularly
visiting the Temples. This is why our elders used to suggest us to offer
prayers at the temple so that you will be cured of many ailments. They were not
always superstitious. Yes, in a few cases they did go overboard when due to
ignorance they hoped many serious diseases could be cured at temples by
deities. When people go to a temple for the *Deepaaraadhana*, and when the
doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there.
The water that is sprinkled onto the assemblages passes on the energy to all.
This also explains why men are not allowed to wear shirts at a few temples and
women are requested to wear more ornaments during temple visits. It is through
these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed by the women. Also, it is
a practice to leave newly purchased jewels at an idol’s feet and then wear them
with the idol’s blessings. This act is now justified after reading this
article. This act of “seeking divine blessings” before using any new article,
like books or pens or automobiles may have stemmed from this through mere
observation.
Energy lost in a day’s work is regained through a temple visit and one is
refreshed slightly. The positive energy that is spread out in the entire temple
and especially around where the main idol is placed, are simply absorbed by
one's body and mind. Did you know, every Vaishnava(Vishnu devotees), “must”
visit a Vishnu temple twice every day in their location. Our practices are NOT
some hard and fast rules framed by 1 man and his followers or God’s words in
somebody’s dreams. All the rituals, all the practices are, in reality, well
researched, studied and scientifically backed thesis which form the ways of
nature to lead a good healthy life.
The scientific and research part of the practices are well camouflaged as
“elder’s instructions” or “granny’s teaching’s” which should be obeyed as a
mark of respect so as to once again, avoid stress to the mediocre brain
