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Chakras are the most important part of the body. These are the energy centers present in our body. It is attached with the physical and mental health of human body. So it is very necessary to balance the seven chakras of human body.

There are various therapies available for chakra balancing through meditation, yoga, reiki therapy etc. But it is very difficult to do. But rudraksha beads hold very high spiritual and medicinal values. It is very loveable to lord Shiva. So rudraksha plays a vital role in balancing the negative vibes of the body. Rudraksha is the easiest therapy for chakra awakening and balancing. It controls the seven chakras and each chakra controls different organs of the body.

The number of mukhis on the surface of the rudraksha bead helps in determining its properties.They is available from one mukhi to twenty one mukhi. From the ancient times rudraksha beads are used for open up the blocked chakras, curing diseases. Rudraksha work on the blocked chakras very quickly. Once anyone starts wearing the right rudraksha, they are experiencing positive effects in 10 to 15 days. It helps to increase the aura of a person. They cost a little more than the crystals but effects are more manifold.

Rudraksha don’t give any negative result to the wearer, so anyone should wear rudraksha bead for their physical and emotional health. There are different rudraksha beads are available for our seven chakras.

1-Muladhara chakra: 6 mukhi, 8 mukhi and 14 mukhi
2-Swadhisthana chakra: 2 mukhi, 10 mukhi, 13 mukhi and 16 mukhi
3-Manipura chakra: 3 mukhi, 7 mukhi, 12 mukhi
4-Anahata chakra: 15 mukhi
5-Vishuddha chakra: 5 mukhi, 11 mukhi
6-Ajna chakra: 1 mukhi,19 mukhi
7-Sahasrara chakra: 9 mukhi

Mahalakshmi is worshiped as goddess of wealth and good fortune all over India. According to Hindu mythology, goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during samudra manthan and then selected lord Vishnu as her groom. She is worshiped daily by the Hindu women as the symbol of good luck for all families. In the month of October Lakshmi puja is celebrated on the full moon light of Kojagari purnima throughout India.

Worshiping mother goddess is an Indian tradition since ancient times. Lakshmi is also known as “Mata”. As a female counterpart of lord Vishnu, she is also considered as “Shri”, the female energy of the Divine. She protects her devotees from any financial problems and bad luck.

It is very necessary to wear the sacred thread in Brahmin and Kshatriya boys. Wearing sacred thread is one of the most important rituals for Hindus. This ceremony is called the “Upanayanam”. This is considered as an essential sanskar of childhood. The upanayana sanskar takes place around a seven years child’s life. The child is initiated into the study of sadhana and vedas. At the function he receives the sacred thread (jenoi), which worn for his entire life.

The main significance of upanayanam also stands for purity of words, thoughts and deeds of the wearer. So he becomes qualified to lead the life of brahmachari according to the manusmriti. This is also represents the debt that is owned to the guru, parents and society. Hence in Hinduism it marks as the beginning of education for the child.

Upanayana may be considered as third eye of knowledge. Yogic may call it as ajna chakra; by this the Brahmins open their third eye chakra for spiritual knowledge, which helps him to recite the Vedas correctly.

According to Hinduism, both Shiva and Shakti are living in every men and women of the world. It is said that Shakti lives in our left side and Shiva on our right side. Shiva and Shakti hold the whole world. They are the masculine and feminine aspects. Shiva symbolizes consciousness whereas Shakti symbolizes the activating power or energy.

  

Shiva and Shakti are the presentation of the all in one supreme consciousness. It is like the different sides of the same coin. These two primal powers are drawn in many pictures. The left side is the supreme mother Parvati and on the right side represents Shiva the consciousness is shown in the same image. In tantric spiritual path ,one seeks to develop a perfect balance between masculine aspect and feminine aspect. The whole universe comes from Shiva and through the power of Shakti everything becomes individual, yet the Shiva remains same. So the eternal wonder and the mystery is that Shiva and Shakti are same.

The concept of Shiva and Shakti is by no means confined to India. In Plato’s “Phaedrus” a book of ancient Greeks he states what is on earth is merely the resemblance and shadow of something that is in a higher sphere, a resplendent thing which remains in an unchangeable condition.”One of the Gnostic mystics ,Simon the Magus, is reputed to have said, “the universal eons consist of two branches, without beginning or end ,which spring from one root….the invisible power and the unknowable silence. One of these branches is manifested from above and is the universal consciousness ordering all things and is designated in male. The other branch is female and the producer of all things.

This is the meaning of Shiva and Shakti, which may always take care ,guide and protect the human in their infinite love lead to the cosmic consciousness.

According to Hindu calendar, the full moon day of the month “Shravana” is celebrated as “Gamha Purnima”. Basically, the typical reason behind the celebration of this day is related to a great mythological character. On this day Lord “Balaram”, the elder brother of Lord Shree Krishna, was born. Domestic Cows and Bullocks are decorated in traditional ways and are worshiped on this day. Homemade cakes and sweets are distributed with peace and happiness.

The other important feature of “Gamha Purnima” is “Raksha Bandhan”. “Raksha Bandhan” means the bond of protection. On this day the sisters tie Rakhi on the hands of their brothers as a mark of affection. And the sisters demand protection for the lifetime from their brothers. In return, the brothers promise to take care of their beloved sisters and make them happy by offering them some gifts.

Another interesting characteristic of this festival is “Jhulan Purnima”. It is believed that Lord Krishna and Maa Radha enjoy the beautiful rainy season of Shravana month. The ending of this month is celebrated as “Jhulan Purnima” or “Jhulan Yatra”. Devotees decorate the idols of “Radha-Krishna” on a swing with full devotion.

Hence, “Gamha Purnima” is a festival of unity and affection. It strengthens the bonding of a sister and brother. This festival is full of spirituality, devotion and affection. And it is celebrated all over India with a great welcome.