Shank comes from the two Sanskrit words "Shum" which
means something good and "Kham" meaning water. Hence the meaning of
Shankam is conch holding the sacred water. It is also said word Shankara
was been derived from Sankha-kara which means conch-blower (shankha
means conch and Kara means blower).
1.
When the conch is blown with controlled breath, the primordial sound
of "Om" emanates from it. This eternal sound is the origin of all Vedas.
All knowledge enshrined in the Vedas is an elaboration of the
omnipresent sublime sound of Om. It was this sound that was chanted by
the Lord before manifesting the cosmos. It represents the creation and
the Truth behind it.
2.
The blowing of a conch shell enhances the positive psychological
vibrations such as courage, determination, hope, optimism, willpower
and bliss can be felt by all people assembled and also by the blower.
Subtle drawing of blowing of shankh
3. As soon as the Shank is blown the frequencies of divine energy (Shakti) are emitted into atmosphere due to sound generated.
These
energy frequencies are seen in red colour. Along with these energy
frequencies yellow circles of chaitanya are also projected in the
atmosphere. You can also see the pink particles of Bliss being emitted
in the atmosphere. This increases the proportion of shakti (energy),
chaitan- ya and anand in the environment and that is why the negative
energies get distressed and run away. Another speciality of Shank is
that the vibrations emanating on blowing it destroys the disease causing
germs in the atmosphere. Renowned Scientist J.C. Bose has proved that
the harmful invisible virus/insects are disappear by the sound produced
by Conch Shell.
4.
If a person holds a conch shell to his ear, the sound of the ocean
humming gently can be heard. It is actually the natural vibration or
cosmic energy of the earth that gets magnified on entering the conch
shell. The moment Shank is blown our brain is emptied of all thoughts.
Invariably we will enter state of Tran’s state where we are very
receptive. This Trans state is the one with awareness. You are so
occupied in mind that only way to awaken you is with a Shock. The
blowing of shank makes the atmosphere holy and pure and conducive for
the spiritual growth of the individual.
5. Stammering children can be corrected of their speech by regularly blowing the shank.
6.
It is believed that by blowing conch shell regularly blockages in
heart will go away and it also improves the respiratory system.
7.
The following are the other benefits. Store some water in a conch
overnight and next morning massage your skin with this water. This cures
many skin diseases, rashes, allergies etc. It also cures ‘white spots
on skin if process repeated for a month. 2. Store water overnight as
above and in morning, add rose water to it. Wash your hair with this
mixture. Natural colour of hair will restored within few days. 3. If you
suffer from stomach pain, indigestion, laceration in the intestines,
drink two spoons of this overnight shankh stored water.4. Dark Circles
under eyes can be cured by gently rubbing with Conch for five minutes
per day before sleep
8.
The conch shell is also used in Ayurveda Medicines. Its ash is commonly
to treat menopause. The conch shell of consists of calcium, iron, and
magnesium. It is well known in Ayurveda for its antacid and digestive
properties.
Considering
the importance God Vishnu, Goddess Saraswathi, Goddess Laxmi, God
Krishna, God Balaji, God Ganesh always carry Couch Shell with them.
