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Why is it considered taboo to bring Ganga water from Kashi? Know the spiritual secret, reverence and classical signs behind it. Every house has Ganga water, but not of Kashi, why?
The more ordinary this question looks, the more depth, emotional reverence and spiritual sensitivity is hidden behind it.
Ganga water: not only water, the holy stream of life
- In Hinduism, Ganga water has been considered as nectar.
- It is mandatory in worship, bath, tarpan, rituals and purification.
- Ganga water brought from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Gangotri is a symbol of energy, health and positivity.
- It is believed that this water washes sins and purifies the soul.
But when it comes to Kashi (Varanasi), this holy water is never brought home. Why?
Kashi: The land where death is also a celebration. According to Skanda Purana-
Kashyam death liberation:
It means death in Kashi, the door to salvation.
Kashi has been called the city of salvation, where the body does not burn at Manikarnika Ghat, but the soul is free. It is believed that at the time of death, Lord Shiva himself blows ‘Tarak Mantra’ in the ear of the deceased, which is the key to spiritual liberation.
Why does not Ganga water bring from Kashi?
This question is not only of tradition, but of spiritual understanding and reverence. The role of Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat. Everyday hundreds of dead bones and ashes are immersed in the mother Ganga. This Ganga now becomes not only a lifeline, but a witness to Mokshadayini souls.
Spiritual expression
It is believed that if the water brought from Kashi is in contact with the remains of a dead soul, it can become an inadvertent an obstacle in their salvation path. It is not a matter of ‘impunity’, there is a feeling of respect for those souls.
This is not a rule, but it makes it great
- The Ganges of Haridwar, Rishikesh and Gangotri is for life.
- But the Ganges of Kashi for a post -death life.
- Therefore nothing is brought from Kashi, neither rakh, no water, nor memory.
- From there, only Shiva’s blessings and spiritual peace are brought.
Not bringing Ganga water from Kashi is not a religious taboo, but an expression of humble reverence and spiritual sensation. It teaches us that when a soul is on its last journey, we should honorly become silent participants in it, not the interventionist.
FAQS
Q1: Is there any fault from bringing Ganga water from Kashi?
No, this is not a fault, but it is associated with spiritual respect that we do not disruption in the path of souls growing towards salvation.
Q2: Is this rule applicable only to Kashi?
Yes, Kashi is especially considered to be the city of salvation, so this recognition is limited to Kashi.
Q3: What to do if someone has inadvertently brought Ganga water home from Kashi?
Flow that water devoutly in a holy water and pray for forgiveness to Shiva.
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