Blowing a Conch

If you are an Indian who has seen various mythological epics finely translated on television then you would agree with me that the sound of conch symbolically represents an onset of battle or a special occasion, worship etc. The importance of blowing a conch while worshipping is also mentioned in the Vedas. A conch is blown three times before a Hindu aarti (a worship ritual). Wikipedia offers a good insight into the world of conchs.

The magazine Eternal Solutions mentions that the sound of conch reduces negative energies in the environment. It removes distressing vibrations and allows the flow of sattva (peaceful, stable, positive) predominant frequencies. The Indian scientists also claim that the sound of conch helps destroy the germs and micro-organisms as far as it reaches. Similar to the effects of the sounds of the Tibetan bells. A good way to clean our surroundings!!

There is more benefit for the person blowing the conch. He usually raises his neck upwards and closes his eyes. This posture activates the sushumna nadi (central channel) and helps in maintaining perfect balance. It improves breathing system, improves lung capacity.

To be honest I didn't have any idea that there was such a thing as a conch blowing competition where the contestants are judged on duration, endurance and the novelty of sounds...... sadly we humans want an adrenaline rush in everything in life. But conch blowing is not a cake-walk. Try it & see for yourself.