Chapter/part 3: Shankhas : what science says...
When the conch is blown with controlled breath, the primordial sound of "Om" (Oam) emanates from it. This eternal sound is said to be the origin of all Vedas. All knowledge enshrined in the Vedas is an elaboration of the omnipresent sublime sound of Om. It was this sound that was chanted by the Lord before manifesting the cosmos. It represents the creation and the Truth behind it. It represents dharma or righteousness that is one of the four noble goals of human life.
If we hold a conch shell near our ear, the sound of the ocean humming gently can be heard. It is actually the natural vibration or cosmic energy of the earth that gets magnified on entering the conch shell and keeps vibrating forever. These unique whorls are directed clockwise in perfect synchronization with universal harmony. That is why a conch shell is blown during sacred rites to get rid of negative energy.
Some German scientists are reported to have experimented on conch shell’s sound and found that diseases like those of thyroid and some other hormonal disorders are healed or significantly cured by this sound. Surprisingly the sound waves generated by collective blowing of shankhas are also believed to prevent spread of plague, cholera etc in the surroundings. This indicates the existence of an advanced knowledge and scientific use of sound in Vedic India. Like the pyramids, the specific geometry of a shankha generates remarkable energy-effects. More remarkable is the fact that these are formed naturally
Shankha Mudra (shell posture) is of significant importance in yoga. Hands are folded in the shape of a shankha here (blowing through which the mouth makes a sound similar to that of a conch shell). This mudra makes all the five elements (in the body) join in the fire element, which leads to enhanced an orderly flow of harmonized vital energy.
Similar to other sacred symbols and objects recognized in the Vedic sacramental rituals, use of shankha seems to have been derived from a deep scientific observation of sound, geometry and energy fields of Nature. Still deeper investigations on these aspects would unfold newer horizons of knowledge and well-being.
The conch blowing is a procedure by which , powerful cosmic waves travel in such a way to destroy the , harmful germs from environments and it is more effective at the time of sunrise. It is clear that conch blowing is not a religious symbol and it is a environments naturopathy. Daily blowing of conch is helpful for speech therapy, resparatory treatments and psychological treatments.
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