Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hari Om! Hari Om Tat Sat! Hare Krishna Prabhu! Krishna, When my jiva reads the writings in Sri Jaya Tirtha Charan Dasan Maharaja's www.salagram.net <http://www.salagram.net/> web site with respect to conches, it states as follows: According to Skanda-purana, the sacred conch-shell must be dazzling white in colour, like cow's milk, and must have a long neck and broad body; it must be long in the front portion. When blown, it should emit a long, loud and sonorous sound like 'om'. On the back of it, there must be a long central line. The right convoluted shell is meritorious. Not all forms of conch-shell obtained from the sea are suitable to be used in worship. They are all bivalve shells (sambula), and many occur in many colour. The wise folk will discern the acceptable characteristics (lakshana) in them. The good conch-shells are got only in some places, and not everywhere in the ocean. If Skanda-purana lauds the left-oriented conch-shells, as all accomplishing, there are many texts like Samkha-kalpa, which claim that the right-oriented conch-shells are most auspicious and beneficent, and also that it's worship will bring forth all bebefits. Now can your-self advise which is better for Sri Shaligrama's worship? Should it be Left or Right? Subham Dinam Astu! Sarvam Sri Krishna Arpanamastu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Dear Sriman, Namaste!!! First lets see this VERSE from Skanda Puranam. What verse is it? Can someone scan the sloka and send to me, PLEASE. I'll consult with Prof. Satyavat Shastri, Padma Shree, and lets see what this verse REALLY says... Secondly, Indian Turbinella Pyrum Conch shell, normal left side opening, are ruled by Lakshmi and are perfect for puja of Shalagram. And right side opening Shank is even better than perfect. Best rgds, Richard > > When my jiva reads the writings in Sri Jaya Tirtha Charan Dasan Maharaja's > www.salagram.net <http://www.salagram.net/> web site with respect to > conches, it states as follows: > > According to Skanda-purana, the sacred conch-shell must be dazzling white in > colour, like cow's milk, and must have a long neck and broad body; it must > be long in the front portion. When blown, it should emit a long, loud and > sonorous sound like 'om'. On the back of it, there must be a long central > line. The right convoluted shell is meritorious. > > Not all forms of conch-shell obtained from the sea are suitable to be used > in worship. They are all bivalve shells (sambula), and many occur in many > colour. The wise folk will discern the acceptable characteristics > (lakshana) in them. The good conch-shells are got only in some places, and > not everywhere in the ocean. > > If Skanda-purana lauds the left-oriented conch-shells, as all accomplishing, > there are many texts like Samkha-kalpa, which claim that the right-oriented > conch-shells are most auspicious and beneficent, and also that it's worship > will bring forth all bebefits. > > Now can your-self advise which is better for Sri Shaligrama's worship? > Should it be Left or Right? > > > > Subham Dinam Astu! > > Sarvam Sri Krishna Arpanamastu! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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