Friday, 31 May 2013
Kauri Shankha
Kauri Shankha is a very rare shankha which when kept in your house can bring all luck and prosperity.It is said since ancient times that the possession of Kauris is considered to bring wealth and all round prosperity. That is the reason why it was a part of the marriage attire of the brides.
Kauri is a rare sacred product found in the ocean. "Kauri" was obtained from "Samudra Manthan" along with "Lakshmi" and other rare divine and holy products.
From a very ancient time "Kauri" was used as the currency and then was used in the ornaments and also used as the key of gambling. As per Shastras, "Kauri" is said to be the loving product of "Maha Lakshmi". It is also related to Lord Shiva because the hairs of Lord Shiva are similar to "Kauri". "Kauri" is used to decorate Nandi, the devotee of Lord Shiva. It is also said to be a great tool to save the children from devil effects.
Kauri Shankha is more powerful than kauris because it is a shankha plus a Kauri. This shankha is usually kept in the cash box for financial prosperity and to protect the owner from a financial debacles. Whoever keeps a "Kauri Shankha" during the prayer of "Goddess Lakshmi", gets blessings and gains success, prosperity, wealth and fame in life.
Technical Point of View
- The top portion with circles is called conch head.
- The circles on the conch head are called Sutures and can be from 3 to 8 in number.
- The ridges in the conch cavity are called Pilae and can be from 2 to 5 in number.
- The portion turning inwards is known as the Conch lip.
- The curving back portion is called the Dorsal surface.
- The narrow end portion is called conch tail.
- The thick brown outer coating, also known as skin, in an un-cleaned Shankha is known as periostracum.
Based on Profession
- Brahmana-variety :- Education- These shankhas are white in colour, smooth in texture and light.
- Kshatriya-variety :- Warrior These shankhas are red-coloured or brown-hued, heavy, rough and course.
- Vaishya-variety :- Businessmen These shankhas are yellowish in hue, glossy, thick and light.
- Shudra-variety :- Workers The shankhas of this variety are dull gray or dark brown in color, hard and heavy.
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