Indian temples are adorn with bells. You will not find a single hindu temple without the bells. We have been following this custom from ages to ring the bells before or upon entering the temple premises. But have you ever thought why these bells are actually there in the temples? Do they have any meaning besides beautifully adorning our temples? Or they are just placed as a musical instrument?
If you ask the priest of the hindu temples (Pujari Ji) they will tell you the cultural beliefs associated with these bells. Most of the elders too have the same beliefs. But, if you are living in the scientific world and are more of a realistic you might find these beliefs a little inconveniencing.
What if I tell you that there are actually logical reasons behind having bells in the temples. Our elders might have their own way of explaining things to us but we can always think deeper and find convincing reasons to follow these customs.
Ringing Bell Mantra:
I am ringing the bell to call the divine God and to let the noble forces enter my consciousness or heart and keep the evil (demonic) spirits away.
The proportion at which these metals are mixed with each other is the real science. Each of the bell is made to produce such a distinct sound that it creates a pure harmony between your left and right brains. The moment you ring the bell, it creates a sharp but lasting sound and vibration that lasts for at least 7 seconds in the echo mode. This time is long enough for the sound to touch the seven healing chakras in our body.
The moment bell sound touches our brain, it gets emptied of all the thoughts. We enter a state of trance where we become receptive. This trance state is associated with the inner awareness.
Our ancestors knew that at times people get so occupied in their own mind that only a shock can awaken them. Hence, ringing the bell awakes you and creates a sense of positivity in the surrounding.
Some scientific benefits of ringing the bell:
If you ask the priest of the hindu temples (Pujari Ji) they will tell you the cultural beliefs associated with these bells. Most of the elders too have the same beliefs. But, if you are living in the scientific world and are more of a realistic you might find these beliefs a little inconveniencing.
What if I tell you that there are actually logical reasons behind having bells in the temples. Our elders might have their own way of explaining things to us but we can always think deeper and find convincing reasons to follow these customs.
Cultural beliefs of having bells in the temples.
Agama shastra is a collection of ideas that lays down the rules of hindu worship. As per the Agama shastra, ringing bells in temples prevent the evil spirits from entering into the holy sanctum. These evil spirits mainly comprises of Rakshasa, Brahmarakshasah, Yaksha, and Paisasa. It is also believed that God is attracted towards the sound of the bell. That's why we ring the bell during worshiping.Some interesting facts about bells:
In sanskrit, Temple bell is well known as Ghanta. In past, temples did not used to have doors. Temples were located in the forest, that too on hills. Animals, birds and other creatures used to stay in them for shelters. So in order to make these creatures go away, people used to ring the bells. Interesting right? There is also a ringing bell mantra you can chant while ringing the bell.Ringing Bell Mantra:
ghantaayam tadayeth kim prayochanam
yaksha rakshasa paisasa tanava brahmarakshasah gacchanthi mani sapthahThe sloka means:
I am ringing the bell to call the divine God and to let the noble forces enter my consciousness or heart and keep the evil (demonic) spirits away.
The Logical Reason Behind Having Bells In Temple:
Making of the bells itself involve a whole science. Bells are made by mixing five metals i.e. iron, copper, lead, zinc and tin. These metals are mixed with proper scientific calculations based on ratio and specifications.The proportion at which these metals are mixed with each other is the real science. Each of the bell is made to produce such a distinct sound that it creates a pure harmony between your left and right brains. The moment you ring the bell, it creates a sharp but lasting sound and vibration that lasts for at least 7 seconds in the echo mode. This time is long enough for the sound to touch the seven healing chakras in our body.
The moment bell sound touches our brain, it gets emptied of all the thoughts. We enter a state of trance where we become receptive. This trance state is associated with the inner awareness.Our ancestors knew that at times people get so occupied in their own mind that only a shock can awaken them. Hence, ringing the bell awakes you and creates a sense of positivity in the surrounding.
Some scientific benefits of ringing the bell:
- The sound of the bell spiritually as well as mentally boost us up. Relieving us with the stress.
- Ringing the bell make all our senses awake so that vibrations can enter inside our heart and mind.
- It improves our concentration.
- Ringing of bell produces an auspicious sound. This sound is same as of ‘OM’- the universal name of God. All auspicious things begin with Om.
- The sound “OM”goes deep into the subconscious mind and fill the mind with peace.
Author's Note:
Do tell me if any other interesting reason you have been told of having bells in the temples. Do leave your opinion in the comment section below.
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