10/06/2022
“Aagamaarthamtu devaanaam gamanaarthamtu rakshasaam, Kurve ghantaaravam tatra devataahvaahna lakshanam”
Meaning of the mantra
"I ring this bell indicating the invocation of divinity, so that virtuous and noble forces enter (inside my heart or consciousness); and the demonic and evil forces, from within and without, depart (from me).”
The body of the Mani (bell) illustrates infinity while the tongue of the Mani ( bell) represents Goddess Saraswati. The handle of the bell represents Nandi or Chakra and is considered to be the essential life energy known as Prana Shakti.
The bell is said to be the spiritual seat of Gods and Goddesses. It is believed to be the manifestation of all Gods and musical instruments, hence it should be played. A wide range of magnificent bells that vary in design and shape like the Ganesh hanging bell, Garud bell. Nandi bell.
As per Skandpuran, the sins committed by a man in this life and all past lives can be dissolved by ringing of temple bells. Let us now understand, how ringing of a bell can aid in spiritual growth and befit a person scientifically.
The mani ( bell) popularly known as Ghanta or ghanti in Sanskrit, is a vital part of poosai. Before worshipping the deities in temples and before beginning a poosai ritual at home, we often ring the bell as a sign to invoke the Gods and Goddesses. Ringing the bell produces the divine sound ‘OM’, which produces positive frequencies and vibrations around the place. Bell plays an integral part in most of the puja ceremonies and is rung while bathing the idols of the deities, before commencing a poosai, during aaradhanai ( aarthi)(chanting mantras and verses from holy scriptures while waving the diya(oil lamps)) and while making religious offerings to the deities.
Benefits of ringing a Mani (bell)
• The sharp sound that is produced by ringing the bell activates the seven chakras in your body.
• Creates harmony between the right and left lobes of the brain. Thus, creating unity between them.
• The sound retains the principle of deities and drives away evil energies
• Removes all negative thoughts
• The sound that is produced by ringing the bell acts like a shock that helps us focus in the Present
• Helps you connect to your inner Guru and be one with the Divine
• The sound is soothing to the ears and calms down the mind and soul. Thus making us feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
• It is crafted with various metals that hold distinctive healing properties.
* the picture shows at each level ( parts) of the MANI ( 🔔) the God & Goddess present .
