1. Mangalasūtra
As per Hindu Dharma, mangalsūtra is an ornament of
a woman denoting her marital status. Each person makes a mangalsūtra for the
bride as per his capacity. If it is not possible to make a mangalsūtra with a
cord of gold or silver, they make it by stringing black beads in a thread.
1.1 Importance of Mangalasūtra
Due to the mangalsūtra the woman remains conscious of Dharma, duty and rules. Wearing mangalsūtra is an important conduct for a married woman. This is called code of Righteousness for women. Due to the mangalsūtra the woman and others are conscious of her marital status. Mangalsūtra is a marital bondage. That others should also be conscious that the woman wearing a mangalsūtra is a married woman and she should be respected properly is also the objective behind it.
Due to the mangalsūtra the consciousness of the husband in the form of Shiva remains constantly awakened in the woman.
Mangalsūtra is symbolic of Shiva and Shakti. In this, gold is in the form of Shakti and the structure of stringed black beads is in the form of Shiva.
Mangalsūtra is an ornament that attracts Divine Principle in highest proportion. In a mangalsūtra both the cups are hollow from one side and are raised from the other. The mangalsūtra is worn facing the hollow side towards the body. The Divine Principle is attracted in the voids of the cups in higher proportion than in any other ornaments.
Through the mangalsūtra the woman gains Energy of Desire, Action and Knowledge. The mangalsūtra is a link that provides Shakti in the form of the Absolute Fire Element (Tēj) to the woman to actually perform a task.
In the left part of the mangalsūtra there is flow of Energy of Desire,
in the central part of Energy of Action and in the right part of Energy of
Knowledge.
From the mangalsūtra the Desire,
Action and Knowledge Energies are also emitted.
With the help of the Desire, Action and Knowledge energies, it becomes
easy for a woman to proceed towards Nirguṇ Principle.
Due to the mangalsūtra and kanṭhamaṇi(Karimani) the (Vishuddha-chakra)Throat chakra) remains
constantly awakened. One of the types of mangalsūtra is Kanthamani mangalsūtra.
The gold bead strung in its centre is called kanṭhamaṇi. It is near the
Vishuddha-chakra. It is also called Muhurtamani.
The waves of the Absolute Fire Principle (Tēj-tattva) of the Universe
are attracted to the kanṭhamaṇini worn by the woman around the neck.
Due to these waves, the
Vishuddha-chakra constantly remains awakened.
Nowadays it is customary to remove the Muhurtamani worn around the
bride’s neck 16 days after the marriage. kanṭhamaṇi is considered a form of
Shiva and hence it is symbolic of the sense of detachment of the woman. When
the energy of Anāhat-chakra flows towards Vishuddha-chakra, it merges in the
awakened Vishuddha-chakra by touching the kanṭhamaṇi.
1.2 Structure of mangalsūtra with karimani and the gold cups
The length of the mangalsūtra should be such that it reaches the
Anāhat-chakra(heart chakra) or the centre of the chest. As the length of the mangalsūtra is
up to the Anāhat-chakra, due to the sāttviktā of the mangalsūtra the increased
Raja-guna in the woman is reduced. As a result, the attitude of detachment is
generated in her. With this it becomes possible for the woman to dwell in the
present constantly.
Subtle experiment about two types of mangalsūtras: Look at the pictures
'A' and 'B' below with concentration. Note what you feel by looking at them -
good, distress or nothing at all.
Figure A
Figure B
Answer to subtle experiment: One feels good by looking at the
mangalsūtra in picture ‘A’. This mangalsūtra has a sāttvik design. One feels
distressed by looking at the mangalsūtra in picture ‘B’. This mangalsūtra has a
demonic design.
According to the principle of Spirituality that, 'Word, touch, form,
taste, fragrance and the Divine Principle associated with them co-exist', due
to the sāttvik design of the mangalsūtra shown in the photograph ‘A’, sāttvik
vibrations are generated. The sāttviktā of the woman wearing such type of
mangalsūtras increases because of which the distress she experiences by
negative energies is reduced. Contrary to this, due to the demonic design of
the mangalsūtra in photograph ‘B’ negative vibrations are generated. Due to the
negative vibrations, it becomes easy for the sorcerers (māntriks) to acquire
black energy. It is evident from this that the structure and design of a
mangalsūtra should be sāttvik.
1.3 Why is the hollow part of the central cups of the Mangalsūtra
placed towards the Anāhat-chakra?
In the centre of the mangalsūtra there are two cups. The cups should be
round and there should be no design on its front.
Round shape is associated with
zero, that is, with the Brahman consisting of void. The ability to absorb and
emit the waves of specific level as per the need of the person is more in the
round shape compared to the other shapes.
Round shape is symbolic of
Energy of Knowledge.
Round shape is associated with
the Sattva-guna in the form of Shiva-Shakti.
The central point of the round
shape provides waves in the form of striking Shakti (Energy) whereas the raised
part is associated with Brahman in the form of Shiva.
On both sides of each cup there are two round gold beads. This
structure is associated with the Energy of Knowledge.
The subtle effect of the structure is:
The waves of emotions are
activated in the Anāhat-chakra of the
woman.
The waves of Energy of Knowledge
are attracted towards the circular figure of the voids of the cups of the
mangalsūtra.
The waves of Knowledge
assimilate the waves of the woman’s emotions.
The four petal flowers above the cups of the Mangalsūtra:
Above each cup of the
mangalsūtra, there is a figure of a four petal flower. This is associated with
the Action energy.
The vibrations of the woman’s
Energy of Action solidify in the round beads and are in the forefront in
functioning as per the need.
1.4 Why should there be no design on the raised front part of the cups?
If there is no design on the front part of the cups, there is no
restriction on the ability of the structure to absorb and emit the Absolute
Fire Element (Tēj-tattva) in gold. Similarly the gold cups and the bead of the
mangalsūtra being design-free, its ability to absorb and emit the Chaitanya in
the Universe increases. Hence, the woman is protected from the attacks of
negative energies.
1.5 Why are two strings of black beads present in the Mangalsūtra?
The two strands of black beads of mangalsūtra symbolise Shiva and
Shakti. From the task performed by the union of Shiva and Shakti, one gains
benefit in the form of Chaitanya. This gain is depicted in the form of the
central gold cups that join the strands. The two strands of mangalsūtra
symbolise duality. Duality means continuity of task. The two strands of the
beads are used from this perspective also. The rectangular shaped void created
in one part of the two strands of black beads attracts the waves of Energy of
Desire. The nine black beads stringed in each part of the strand symbol-ise the
nine forms of the Primal Energy (Ādishakti). The black beads strung in the gold
cord collect the negative vibrations of the attack of negative energies, on the
body of the woman from time to time and destroy them.
There are seven parts of nine black beads each in both the strands
mangalsūtra of the mangalsūtra. In order to demonstrate these parts, four gold
round-shaped beads are arranged in a square shape as a central link. With this
the Shakti Principle in the woman remains in a constantly activated state and
it is protected from the attacks by negative energies.
1.6 Importance of structure of Mangalsūtra
In the mangalsūtra there are two gold cups in the centre, one gold bead
on each side and then black beads are strung. In each of the two strands of the
mangalsūtra nine beads followed by two gold beads are strung. Due to the black
beads strung in the mangalsūtra the woman is harmed to some extent.
•Waves of black energy associated
with the Absolute Earth and Water element are attracted to the black beads of
the mangalsūtra.
Due to the covering of black energy waves there is distress like pain,
giddiness, restlessness etc. Considering the harm, one may wonder why the black
beads should be used. Though there is 30 percent harm due to the black beads
strung in the mangalsūtra, there is 70 percent benefit also. The reason for
this is that mangalsūtra is beaded with a thin wire of gold. The gold wire
destroys the distressing vibrations present in the Universe through its Energy
of the Absolute Fire element (Tēj-Shakti).
The reason for the destruction of distressing vibrations by the
Tēj-Shakti of gold: The use of black beads and gold in mangalsūtra is akin to
amulet, that is, talisman. For alleviation of distress by negative energies, an
amulet or a talisman is worn around the neck. The black thread of the amulet
attracts the black energy and the Holy ash in the amulet destroys it. In a
mangalsūtra black beads are used in place of black thread and gold in the place
of Holy ash. When a woman with more than 50 percent spiritual level wears a
mangalsūtra the ability of the gold in it to emit the Absolute Fire Element
(Tēj-tattva) remains activated.
The structure of the cups and
the beads strung on both sides of the mangalsūtra are associated with the
woman’s Energy of procreation. One cup and the beads at its sides make a figure
of a triangle. This figure keeps the woman’s Energy of procreation continuously
awakened. Energy of procreation is the Energy spreading enthusiasm continuously
in the entire Universe through the medium of Creation. Thereby, she constantly
remains in a loving mode.
The round shape of the
mangalsūtra awakens the woman’s Central channel (Sushumnā-nāḍī). The
elliptical shape of the mangalsūtra is associated with the unmanifest Energy of
Action of Srīvishṇu. This shape awakens the Central channel (Sushumnā-nāḍī)
of the woman. Hence, it helps the prākruti in the form of woman to merge with
Shiv in the form of man. As per the design of the mangalsūtra, its effect is
expressed either at the saguṇ or Nirguṇ level.
In the mangalsūtra of saguṇ̣ design, in each thread after every nine
black beads, two gold beads are strung. For the woman wearing a mangalsūtra of
saguṇ design to acquire its complete benefit, her minimum spiritual level has
to be 30 percent.
In the mangalsūtra of Nirguṇ design, only black beads are strung and
gold beads are not present. For the woman wearing a mangalsūtra of Nirguṇ
design to acquire its complete benefit, her minimum spiritual level has to be
50 percent.
If there is distress due to sorcerers (māntriks), that is, the powerful
demonic energies of the Hell, the woman can wear mangalsūtra either of saguṇ
or Nirguṇ design. Women of more than 60 percent spiritual level should wear
mangalsūtra of Nirguṇ level for protection from the māntriks of the sixth or
seventh Hell.
1.7 Benefits of gold beads strung in the Mangalsūtra
• Waves of the Absolute Fire
Element (Tēj-tattva) in the Universe are attracted to the gold beads of the
mangalsūtra.
• Due to the black beads, waves of
black energy are attracted which are disintegrated by the Tēj-tattva waves
emitted by the gold.
• A protective sheath is generated
around the woman’s body.
Due to disintegration of the black energy attracted to the black beads,
the woman is less affected by evil eye. With this the importance of gold in
destroying the negative vibrations with Tēj-Shakti is evident.
1.8 Why do we say that Mangalsūtra has lost its sanctity, if it breaks?
Many a times, a mangalsūtra can break without any apparent reason.
Breaking of a mangalsūtra is a sign of a bad omen. On breaking the beads get
charged with black energy, that is, due to the black energy their weight
increases. Sāttviktā of the beads is lost. From this sense, the action or act
of breaking of a mangalsūtra amounts to it losing its sanctity.
Effect of breaking of a Mangalsūtra without any reason: Breaking of a
mangalsūtra is a symptom of severe distress arising out of black magic
performed on a woman. As a result, there is a possibility that the woman will
have fatal thoughts of self-harm, suicide, death in an accident, killing
someone etc. In this process, the māntriks kill the husband with black magic
and transmit black energy on the wife too. The māntriks make a replica doll of
the woman and transmit black energy on it through some ritual. Then distressing
vibrations are also transmitted into the objects associated with the woman,
which are attracted by the black beads of the mangalsūtra. As a result, the
mangalsūtra breaks. Only God or Guru's grace can protect a woman from such
distress.
1.9 Why Scriptures do not allow widows to wear a Mangalsūtra?
There are two chief reasons for this.
• Waves / Vibrations associated
with the husband’s desire are present in the mangalsūtra, due to which the
subtle body of the deceased husband can get trapped: Waves associated with the
husband’s desire are present in the mangalsūtra. After the death of the
husband, some women continue to wear their mangalsūtra as fashion. Thus, with
the help of the vibrations associated with the husband’s desires, his subtle
body can get trapped.
• Onward journey of the subtle
body of the husband is obstructed: Looking at the mangalsūtra reminds the woman
of her husband and his subtle body has to return to the Earth region. Hence,
the onward journey of the subtle body of the husband is obstructed.
'So what if my husband is no more?' with this thought intellectual
women nowadays continue to wear the mangalsūtra even after they are widowed.
This act harms the woman as well as her deceased husband at the spiritual
level. Hence, one should determinedly abide by religious Conduct. Mangalsūtra
is a marital bond. Its objective is to remind the woman of this bond and
restrain her from behaving as per her own wishes.
1.10 Why do men don't have to wear a Mangalsūtra?
Every Conduct for men and women has been propounded with a specific
objective. If wearing a mangalsūtra is Dharma for women, wearing a janēu(sacred
thread) is Dharma for men. On this, some people may question why is there no
custom for men to wear a mangalsūtra?
Since in Karmakānḍa, man is recognized as a father-figure, the
possibility of adultery by him is less. The nature of men is basically strong,
determined and conducive for leadership. Hence, in the performance of Karmakānḍa,
man is recognised as a father-figure. Due to the authority as a father, the
possibility of adultery is less. In society however, men are more adulterous
than women. If this be so, why is it said that the possibility of adultery by
man is less ?
Compared to a woman, a man is less emotional, more introverted and
rational. So there is less possibility of his being adulterous / wilful. Yet
various Conducts have been prescribed for him in Hindu Dharma. In Kaliyuga, men
and women are equally adulterous. In this situation, what should men do to
acquire the same benefits as that of wearing a mangalsūtra? The answer is that
when the man carries out his father-figure duties and inculcates an attitude of
listening to others, it will foster unity in the family. Holy thread (janēu)
worn by him will remind him of his father-figure duties.
| Mangalsūtra | Gold chain | |
| 1. Level of the waves attracted | Absolute Earth and Absolute Water elements | Absolute Fire element |
| 2. Waves attracted | Raja-Tama dominant | Chaitanya dominant |
| 3. Ability related to subtle vibrations | Of attraction | Of emission |
| 4. Process related to Raja-Tama waves | Attracting and destroying | Destroying |
From the above table one can realise that the benefits of wearing a gold chain with Mangalsutra are more.
3. Why is a gold chain not used in place of a Mangalsūtra?
The black beads in the mangalsūtra contain waves of the Absolute Earth
(Pruthvitattva) and Absolute Water (Āpa-tattva) elements and the gold beads
contain waves of the Absolute Fire element (Tēj-tattva). With the union of
these waves, Raja-Tama-dominant waves associated with inferior negative
energies are eliminated from their origin. Hence, an average woman who wears a
mangalsūtra gets the ability to tolerate the war-like effects of destruction of
Raja-Tama-dominant waves.
However, the Tēj element dominant waves emitted by the gold affect the
superior negative energies. An average woman does not possess the ability to
tolerate their attacks. Hence, there is a possibility of distress to the woman.
Therefore, instead of a chain, it is beneficial for a sensitive woman to wear a
mangalsūtra. Unmarried women and men also wear a gold chain. They too can
experience distress, such as increase in body-heat.
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