Sacred Metals of Hindus
Metals
are used to make idols, jewellary, dresses for gods and other
accessories.Hindus consider following metals very sacred and
auspicious:-
Gold- A
yellow precious metal which is valued for its beauty and purity since it
does not oxidize or tarnish like most other metals. It has been used
for coins and jewelry for over 6000 years and from this has become
regarded as a symbol of wealth. Gold is very ductile and is the most
malleable of all metals. It can be cast into huge statues or beaten into
wafer thin sheets of gold leaf. This malleability makes it too soft to
be used in jewelry without being alloyed with other metals.Gold is
considered very sacred by hindus for religious jewellery.People like to
offer gold jewellery to idols of gods . The idol of lord Balaji at
tirupati is an example of this.Gold expresses the splendour and radiance
of Sun. It is the only metal that never tarnishes and resists the
fiercest of fires. Gold is associated with riches, rule and truth.
Silver - Silver
is ruled by the Moon also called Luna by alchemists. Silver is used for
protection against magic. The symbolic meaning of the Moon is reaction
and reflection. The Moon acts as a mirror reflecting the light from the
Sun and a mirror is just glass with a thin layer of Silver. The Moon is
associated with femininity, motherliness, cycles and changeable emotions
and silver is used in rituals involving them. Silver neutralizes
negativity and helps in dreams and intuition, psychic abilities. Silver
is used for religious jewellery and accessories in bulk.
Copper - Copper
is ruled by planet Venus and is mainly used for money and fertility.
Venus has the lowest rotation rate and its character is passive,
receptive, ready to adapt and kind. Copper has a great affinity to Venus
because they share the same characteristics. Copper easily combines
with other metals and it easily transfers warmth and electricity. Copper
is used in rituals and spells used for promoting love, positive
relationships, negotiations and peace. Copper yantras are favorite among
Hindus.
Parad - Parad
is ruled by the planet Mercury and is known for its changing
properties. In the Indian Mythology Parad is also known as "RASA"
(liquid).It is mentioned in ancient Vedas that there is nothing pure and
auspicious than Parad. Parad is the source of supreme energy, and
energy is nothing but another form of element in the shape of waves and
rays. Parad is highly sensitive and has magnificent magnetic powers.
Parad is also very useful in controlling various diseases like High
Blood Pressure, Asthma and increase the Sex Power. Parad has special
significance in Ayurveda too. Parad benefits have be proved beneficial
from Astrological as well as Scientific.Parad
is believed to be originated from the sperms of Lord Shiva. So it is
the most auspicious metal used for worship (Pooja) of Lord Shiva.Parad
idols and Shivlinga are very popular among hindus.
Iron - Iron is ruled by planet
Saturn.Iron has been used since its discovery for making tools and
weapons to help in his work and in his defense. Iron corresponds to mars
because of the similar characteristics of building and conquering new
worlds. Iron is used in rituals to promote energy, strength,
determination, will power, aggression, power and courage. It is also
used for fertility rituals.
Tin - Tin is ruled by the
planet Jupiter and is used for meditation and relaxation, honor, wealth
and wisdom. Jupiter is the largest planet of the solar system and it
symbolises abundance, prosperity, growth and success. Tin is used in
rituals promoting abundance, prosperity, success in business and in
legal matters, stimulation, healing, regeneration and rejuvenation.
Lead- Lead is ruled by planet Rahu and is used for business and houses.Objects made out of lead are used for Lal kitab remedies.
Brass - Brass
is another metal that's considered sacred by Hindus. Idols,yantras and
accessories made in brass are considered sacred as well as very
pure.Brass is the most preferred metal when it comes to strength and
reliability.Brass idols pass generations to generations without any
problem.
Ashtadhatu- Combination of all above mentioned metals together in any propotion is known as Ashtadhatu. Ashtadhatu means alloy of eight metals.Ashtadhatu idols are quite popular in India and considered very sacred and pure.
Composed by :- Amit uniyal
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