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JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG
Radhekrishna to our readers,
In the previous post, we began the topic “Why do we blow the conch?” Let us continue with the same in this post.
In the Western world in the English language, the shell of this species is known as the "divine conch" or the "sacred chank". It may also be simply called a "chank" or conch.
Characteristics
Shankha's scientific name is Turbinella pyrum. It is a porcelaneous shell (i.e. the surface of the shell is strong, hard, shiny, and somewhat translucent, like porcelain). The sea snail which forms the shell is found in the Indian Ocean and surrounding seas.
The overall shape of the main body of the shell is oblong or conical. In the oblong form, it has a protuberance in the middle but tapers at each end. In the conical variety, the upper portion is corkscrew shaped, while the lower end is twisted and tapering. The shell has a broad base. Its colour is dull, and the surface is hard, brittle and translucent. Like all snail shells, the interior is hollow. The inner surfaces of the shell are very shiny, but the outer surface exhibits high tuberculation. In Hinduism, the shankha that is shiny, white, soft with pointed ends and heavy is sought after.
When the conch is blown, the primordial sound of Om emanates. Om is an auspicious sound that was chanted by the Lord before creating the world. It represents the world and the Truth behind it.
There lies a story behind why the conch is known as Shankha. To know about the same, wait till our next post! Radhekrishna.
Section II: Information about Indian herbs
In this post, let us know about the plant called Doodhi, also known as Euphorbia Thymifolia in Latin.
1. It’s a spreading herb with red branches and reddish green leaves
2. Powder of the herb is helpful in sexual disorders like spermatorrhoea, premature ejaculation and leucorrhoea and bloody piles
3. Given after a purgative, it helps to contain dysentery
That concludes our post for the fortnight. Till the next post on 6th June, Radhekrishna!
Sarvam Guruvaarpanam
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