Why wear janeu

In such dangerous times, can the woke millennial carry the token of division, the sacred thread, without being responsible for the massacre it causes?

Silence makes us complicit in the crimes committed in our name. As darkness gradually consumes everything moral and right in this country, we must be very careful to keep from becoming the patron saint of the what destroyed humanity — religious competition.

Casteist millennials Today, we may have addressed the issue of untouchability — albeit partially — in the urban spheres, but I have some questions for the millennials flaunting the white thread around their body. Also read: Growing up in a Hindu Bubble Some say that the janeu is of great religious significance, and that they do not wear it as a mark of superiority but to honour the supreme lord.

Therein lie the deepest issues. Brahminism in Indian politics The attack against Brahminism is not necessarily one against the Brahmin community unless they partake in perpetuating their myth of superiority. Featured image credit: Reuters Share this: Tweet. It also helps one to attain moksha or salvation after death. The strands of the thread also stand for the purity of words, thoughts, and deeds of the wearer.

Through the Upanayanam Ceremony, the boy is introduced to the concept of Brahman and therefore, becomes qualified to lead the life of a Brahmachari according to the rules of the Manusmriti. Hence, a Janeu is worn as a symbol of superiority in terms of spiritual enlightenment. Explore some other interesting reasons, according to Vedas, that Hindus wear a Juneau. The reason that humans were divided into 4 castes was to indicate the job of every person based upon their karma.

Janeu thread is made of pure cotton. Also, remember, unmarried men wear 3 strands of Janeu, married men wear 6 strands of janeu, and orphaned men wear 9 stands of janeu. The Proper Vidhi to Wear a Janeu. As we have already mentioned, a janeu is not an ordinary thread.

You cannot randomly take 3 or 6 cotton stands and wear them. The threads have to be purified and activated first before wearing them. Once a boy wears a janeu, he becomes a man, and, most importantly, he becomes a Brahmin in the true sense.

Once the Janeu is worn, some janeu rules are mandatory to be followed. Parvathi, the Goddess of strength, are the three Hindu Goddesses associated with Janeyu. Wearing a Janeyu helps to ward off negative energies. Janeyu also improves our determination and passion. There is an elaborate ceremony in Hinduism before an individual wears the Upananyana or Janeyu for the first time.

These are some of the religious significances of wearing a Janeyu in Hinduism. What are the scientific significances of wearing a Janeyu? There are numerous significances and reasons for wearing a Janeyu. The scientific importance of using a Janeyu are: 1. When we wear Janeyu on the left shoulder, it helps in enhancing the functioning of our right brain.

It is because the left side of our body has a close relationship with our right brain. In Ayurveda, the connection is called " Ida Nadi. The reason why people wear a Janeyu before starting their education is to improve their learning skills by enhancing their right brains. While performing the ceremony of Janeyu, the head of the person is shaved, and only a small portion of hair remains. It is known as Shikha. There is a knot made from the remaining hair.

It helps in the creation of pressure, which enhances the energy flow through our seven Chakras. When we tie Janeyu on our ears, it improves our memory and also reduces the chances of digestive problems.