The reason why we offer coconut to God

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Why Do Hindus Break Coconut?

 

The Hindus believe that the coconut is the purest form of offering that one can

render unto God. The fruit is unique in many respects.

 

The sweet, nectar-like water that it holds is pure and untouched by the human

hand. The tree draws from its very base to its highest level.

 

The coarsely knit outer fibers of the coconut represent the jealousy, greed,

lust, selfishness and other vices of man, which must be broken up and removed if

one is to penetrate and reach the white inner purity and thereafter taste the

sweet untouched nectar of spiritual purity and bliss.

 

No other fruit has the three distinct eyes of the coconut. These symbolise the

Trinity of Evolution - Creation, Preservation and Dissolution.

 

The eyes also represent the three eyes of man - the two physical eyes plus the

third or 'inner eye' can penetrate the false, outer facade and reach the

ultimate truth. It alone distinguishes right from wrong.

 

The composition of the coconut is characteristic of the three elements of man.

The hard, outer shell, with its coarse fibers, represents the physical

composition. The inner white fruit represents man's psychological element, and

the untouched water signifies his spiritual composition.

 

Having been offered to God by way of prayer, the coconut is then eaten by Hindus

as blessed food or prasadh in the belief that it has now received divine

vibrations from God and will therefore give us good health and prosperity.

 

Source: http://www.sttemple.com/STT/english/murugan.asp

 

 

We must always remember the spiritual meaning and importance of all gods

gifts/creations.

 

I thought I must share the above information with all of you. If there are any

other thoughts or meanings on the same kindly share.

 

 

Sairam

 

Sai

 

 

Thankyou and best regards

Sai

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