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Understanding the Three Threads of Janeu: Symbolism and Significance

 Janeu - A sacred thread weared in Upnayan Sanskar, in Hinduism  So, what the janeu threads and knots stands for...? A Janeu has a  pair of three threads & each of that three is made up of three threads, Total 9. During the sanskar single janeu is weared from a pair and a term 'Bhramachari' is given to him.  It is weared above the left shoulder & below right arm.  The first three threads stands for Bhrama, Vishnu & Mahesh or the three devi Saraswati (knowledge), Laxmi (wealth) & Parvati (Strength) also it stands for the three nature of a person Satva, Raja & Tama.  Also, the three threads are symbol of the three stages of Gayatri mantra. So the total no. of strands is nine. These include one mouth, two nostrils, two eyes, two ears, two for stool & urine, making a total of nine. This means we should speak & eat well with the mouth, see well with the eyes & hear well with the ears. There are 5 knots in Janeu, Which is the symbo...

Understanding Janeu: Essential Rules and Regulations You Need to Know

Janeu - A sacred thread weared in Upnayan Sanskar in Hinduism During defecation or urination, the sacred thread should be put on the right ear and One should remove it only after cleaning the hands. Its basic meaning is that the sacred thread It should be above the waist and should not be impure. This is very important. If any thread of the sacred thread breaks or it is more than 6 months old, then it should be replaced. A broken idol should not be kept on the body. If the threads start becoming raw and dirty, then it is advisable to replace them beforehand. There is a tradition to change it after the period of mourning for birth or death in the house. The sacred thread is not taken out of the body. To clean it, it is tied in the throat. We wash it by rotating it while still wearing it. If it comes off by mistake, then there is a need for atonement. There is a rule of chanting or changing the rosary.  When the child becomes capable of following these rules, then only his Yagyopavee...

Janeu and Gender: Debunking Myths About Women's Exclusion

 Janeu -A sacred thread weared in Upnayan Sanskar, one of the 16 sanskar in Hinduism. Women do not wear the sacred thread because they menstruate for a few days in a month. The sacred thread is tied in the shackles of purity and impurity and women are free from this bondage, therefore mothers are asked not to wear the sacred thread.  During impurity, the sacred thread or the sacred thread is put on the ear. The blood-coloured nerve of women (in the Muladhara Chakra) is weak, due to which if women, like men, put the sacred thread on the ear while defecating, then there will be a problem of extra bleeding.  For this reason, scriptures and saints gave the title of goddess to women and did not bind them in any bondage. They are goddesses themselves....! Religion, principles and saints were never orthodox or exploitative of women. They always kept women superior to men. But due to ignorance and lack of knowledge of scriptures, the facilities given to them were termed as exploi...

Exploring the Science Behind Janeu: Health Benefits of the Sacred Thread

Janeu or "Yagyopavit" is a sacred thread weared in Upnayan Sanskar, one of the 16 sanskar in Hinduism. Scientific benefits of wearing Janeu -   When the person wears the sacred thread around his ear while passing urine it indirect helps in urinary system to regulate the urine flow, thus keeping urinary system and bladder healthy (As it is sacred we have tie janeu in right ear 3 times for the purity). It helps in reducing the blood pressure and heart related disease as well. It helps in increasing the memory power (The sacred thread on the right ear presses the nerve of the ear, which activates a dormant part of the brain). It helps in preventing constipation and keeps the stomach disease-free. A person wearing the sacred thread is bound by cleanliness rules. This cleanliness protects him from diseases of teeth, mouth, stomach, worms and bacteria. Spiritual benefits of wearing Janeu -  In case of repeated bad dreams, wearing the sacred thread prevents such dreams from occu...

Unraveling the Janeu: Significance in Vedic Texts

Janeu, which is also known as 'Yagyopavit' or 'Bhramsutra'. Upnayan Sanskar is one of the 16th sanskar in Hinduism. Janeu (White/Yellow thread) is worn by every Hindu (Before colonization). The holy thread is given to the child as reminder to commitment that child would stay completely committed to education & learning & avoid all distraction. Symbolically Janeu instructs a men to a life of commitment, courage, determination, faith & patience. It enhances purity, give long life & divine blessings. Why not women? Click here Meaning of Upnayan Sanskar- To take near or close. To whom? Near the Brahma (God) and knowledge. During this ceremony, the child receives his first lesson of reciting the 'Gayatri mantra' from his father who becomes his first teacher or guru. Gayatri mantra Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Suvaha Tat-savitur Vareñyaṃ Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonaḥ Prachodayāt General meaning: We meditate on that most adored Supreme Lord, the creator, whose ...