Why do we ring the bell in a temple?
Is it to wake up the Lord? But the Lord never sleeps. Is it to let the Lord know we have come? He does not need to be told, as He is all knowing. Is it a form of seeking permission to enter His precinct? It is a homecoming and therefore entry needs no permission. The Lord welcomes us at all times. Then why do we ring the bell?
The ringing of the bell produces what is regarded as an auspicious sound. It produces the sound Om, the universal name of the Lord. There should be auspiciousness within and without, to gain the vision of the Lord who is all-auspiciousness.
Even while doing the ritualistic aarati, we ring the bell. It is sometimes accompanied by the auspicious sounds of the conch and other musical instruments. An added significance of ringing the bell, conch and other instruments is that they help drowned any inauspicious or irrelevant noises and comments that might disturb or distract the worshippers in their devotional ardour, concentration and inner peace.
As we start the daily ritualistic worship (pooja) we ring the bell, chanting:
Aagamaarthamtu devaanaam
gamanaarthamtu rakshasaam
Kurve ghantaaravam tatra
devataahvaahna lakshanam
I ring this bell indicating
the invocation of divinity,
So that virtuous and noble forces
enter (my home and heart);
and the demonic and evil forces
from within and without, depart
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| Author: Tony 30 May 2008 | Member Level: Platinum | Rating:  Points: 2 |
Any kind of knowledge sharing like this should be posted in the resources section. Forum is meant for asking questions and get answers.
Please do not post this kind of messages in the forum.
- Tony
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| Author: lavanyarajasekar 30 May 2008 | Member Level: Silver | Rating: Points: 2 |
tony this is the first time i am posting hence i will see to it that i post in the correct section. But tony i have gathered 26 points but still my membership is not change & why does it take long time for us to get the project confirmation (whether approved or rejected)
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| Author: b.thirumaya prabhu 05 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 2 |
nice friend
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| Author: Syed 16 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 2 |
Thanks Lavanya Keep it up,
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| Author: Saranya 16 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 2 |
Hi lavanya rajasekar
very nice and informative.
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| Author: prakash 16 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 2 |
hi this is very good article but you should post it in resources section
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