Why is the sound of conch shell considered so auspicious during worship? Know the amazing religious and scientific benefits of blowing conch

In the culture of Sanatan Dharma, worship, rituals and auspicious works are always started with the sound of shankhnaad, which is considered to have great importance from both spiritual and scientific point of view. According to the ancient Vedas and Puranas, the conch is considered to be the sibling of Goddess Lakshmi and the most favorite weapon of Lord Vishnu, as it originated as one of the fourteen gems that came out during the churning of the ocean. This is the reason that blowing the conch in the home temple not only brings positive energy but also drives away all kinds of negative powers and diseases present in the environment. Even in this modern era, along with religious beliefs, science has also accepted that blowing the conch regularly provides countless health benefits to the human body.

Religious and mythological significance of blowing conch

According to religious beliefs, in the house where conch is blown regularly every day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayana reside there, due to which there is never any shortage of wealth. From the Mahabharata period to all the mythological stories, the sound of the conch has been described as a symbol of victory, enthusiasm and religion, which along with instilling fear in the minds of the enemies, also gives the message of auspiciousness. By blowing conch during puja, Gods are pleased and all types of Vaastu defects and negative effects of the house automatically get eliminated. Apart from this, filling water in the conch and anointing it on the idol of God gives the same virtuous results as visiting all the holy places and taking bath, which removes all the troubles from the life of the devotees.

Sure scientific and health benefits related to shankhnaad

Not only the religious view, but modern medical science and Ayurveda have also confirmed that blowing shankha is an excellent exercise for our lung and heart health. When a person blows the conch with full force, there is pressure on his lungs, chest and throat muscles, which strengthens the respiratory system and provides relief from respiratory diseases like asthma. Apart from this, blowing the conch strengthens the vocal cords and gradually improves speech problems like stammering. The vibration of the special sound waves of the conch purifies the surrounding environment and many types of harmful bacteria and micro-organisms are destroyed, due to which mental stress also goes away.

What rules should be followed while keeping and blowing conch at home?

To take full advantage of the conch shell and get its full religious benefits, it is considered very important to follow some important rules. First of all, there should always be two types of shankhas in the puja room—one Dakshinavarti shankha which is kept only for puja and water consecration, and the other Vamavarti shankha which is blown every morning and evening. The conch should never be kept directly on the ground, but it should always be placed on a clean red or yellow silk cloth. Apart from this, special attention should be paid to the rules of those houses where blowing of conch is considered prohibited after sunset or during Sutak period. By following these small things, there will always be blessings in the house and both the health and fortune of the family members will be strengthened.