What happens by keeping a conch shell in the house?
Benefits Of Keeping A Conch Shell In The House: Shankh is extremely sacred. In the Hindu religion, having a Shankh at home and praying to it holds immense significance. Religiously, it is said that Shankh came from one of the 14 gems during Samudra Manthan. In Hinduism, there exists a practice of blowing the Shankh in every good, Manglik, and religious ceremony. In Vastu Shastra, the voice of the Shankh is taken to be highly positive.
Advantages of having the Shankh at home:
- To boost positive energy:
As per Vastu Shastra, daily blowing of a conch shell is very auspicious. The conch shell makes the sound of Omkar, which maintains a positive environment. The conch shell sound instantly removes the negativity surrounding. Other than this, spilling conch shell water in all areas of the house drives out the bad energy in the house. In the houses where there are a lot of fights, having and blowing a conch shell in the house helps in eliminating quarrels.
- For removing the architectural defects:
As per Vastu Shastra, a conch is highly effective in driving away the Vastu faults in the homes. Blowing a conch inside the home eliminates the Vastu faults from the home.
- To enhance the economic status:
As per mythological beliefs, Shankh and Goddess Lakshmi had emerged from Samudra Manthan, and hence Shankh and Goddess Lakshmi are brother and sister in terms. Besides this, Shankh is also very dear to Lord Vishnu, which is always in his hand. In such a case, in the houses where there is a Shankh, Goddess Lakshmi stays there. Because of this, all the members staying in the house have their luck very strong, and the monetary condition also remains good.
- for good health
Aside from its religious significance, the conch is also highly useful from a health perspective. Daily blowing of the conch makes the lungs strong. Conch blowing heals respiratory diseases. Science also acknowledges the usefulness of conch blowing. Blowing the conch heals heart-related diseases at once.
Happiness and prosperity are derived from the water of the conch shell:
It is very sacred and auspicious to anoint Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Krishna with the water of a conch, according to religious principles. It attracts happiness, prosperity, wealth, and money into the home through worshipping the conch. Never blow the conch from which the Lord’s water is used for anointing.
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