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YOURSELF WITH YOUR OWN AMULET
By : Hemamalini Raghunathan
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The amulet works psychologically on the
subconscious as a constant reminder of what you wish to
achieve and strengthens the power of positive thinking.
The amulet is an ancient proven alternative to complex ritual
magic. Amulets subconsciously help love, healing, ESP, money,
White Light Power, protection loved ones and more. With
amulet power, you can control your destiny and change your
life.
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"Yena baddho bali raajaa daanavendro Mahaabalah tena
tvam abhibadhnaami rakshe maa Cala Maa Cala"
(I tie on you that whereby Bali, the very powerful king of
demons, was bound. O protective amulet! Don’t slip off,
don’t slip off!
The Puranas describe how Indra, the king of Gods, was able
to regain his sovereignty (after a humiliating defeat at the
hands of the demons) due to the power of the amulet tied on
his hand by his queen after some austerities. This is the
origin of the Rakshabandhan festival. The rakshas or rakhis,
prepared out of golden or yellow threads, with amulets, are
first worshipped and then tied on the right hand. In some
communities, this tying is done by priests uttering the above
mantra seeking protection from the amulet.
In ancient times amulets were worn for good fortune and protection
against evil! The amulet was an object of beauty that attracted
and absorbed the lethal first glance of the evil eye away
from the wearer and psychologically rendered the evil harmless.
Modern day psychologists agree that the subconscious controls
every word, deed and action in our conscious lives. The amulet
works psychologically on the subconscious as a constant reminder
of what you wish to achieve and strengthens the power of positive
thinking. The amulet is an ancient proven alternative to complex
ritual magic! Amulets subconsciously help love, healing, ESP,
money, White Light Power, protection of loved ones and more.
With amulet power you can control your destiny and change
your life!
The word TALISMAN is believed to have come from Arabic as
there are great similarities in that language. One of the
root words means “to make marks as would a magician.
The word AMULET is derived from the Latin Amuletum and is
a magical object. At one time there was a difference between
an amulet and a talisman in that a talisman was made for a
specific task, and an amulet had broader uses. With time,
down through the centuries, this difference disappeared, and
today, an amulet or talisman is considered one and the same
as far as having magical powers is concerned.
From the earliest times, there has been a strong belief in
the cosmic influence on human lives and events. They believed
that there was a natural affinity between certain planets
and certain colours, metals, animals and planets. Magicians
called these affinities ‘correspondences’. They
were convinced that by understanding and using these correspondences
correctly, they would be able to draw on the power of the
planets. This system of correspondences is the basis of all
ritual magic, where the talismans play important role. A talisman
or amulet is an object that is worn or carried as a charm.
It serves the purpose of either attracting or repelling various
influences. To be effective, a planetary talisman should be
made at a time when the relevant planet is pouring out its
influence at maximum intensity, and should consist of an image
engraved on the stone or metal associated with the planet.
There was also a popular belief that the talisman should be
made by the person who is going to wear it.
Amulets and lucky charms are sold in great numbers, although
charm bracelets now have a more or less decorative function.
Most people have their own personal lucky charm-something
they carry with them to examinations and important interviews
or on journeys to assure safety.
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Here are some amulets from different cultures
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An Eskimo charm representing white whale. The
blue beads have mystical powers |
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A bead amulet worn by children
of the Hadza tribe in Central Africa until the middle of the
20th century. This amulet was meant to protect the children
from the evil and mystical effects associated with the calls
of birds |
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Egyptian funerary charms
from the Pharasonic Middle kingdom (2133-1786 B.C.) These
were supposed to help the deceased on the journey after death.
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Northern Indian amulet of
the early 13th century. This one, with the embossed figure,
was worn by women who married widowers to protect them against
the possibly maligant jealousy of the deceased wife. |
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ABRACADABRA:
The ancients inscribed this mystic word on a slip of parchment
and fastened it around their necks. Thus worn, the individual was
supposed to be protected from evil spirits and notably, from the dreaded
evil eye. The word had to be written in this form:
ABRACADABRA
BRACADABR
RACADAB
ACADA
CAD
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It will be seen that the word can be read along the top line and
also down and up the two sloping sides. |
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The luck of a Horse
Shoe :
The use of a horseshoe to bring good luck and keep away evil
is based on an old Gypsy folk tale. There were four demons named
Unhappiness, Bad Lucks, Ill Health, and Death. One evening a Gypsy
was riding his favourite horse, traveling home in the gathering
dusk when, as he crossed a bridge, the four demons came galloping
out of the woods and started to chase him. The Gypsy managed to
keep ahead of them as they raced across fields, jumped hedges, and
ran along roads. But Bad Luck started to gain on him. The two horsemen
drew away from the other three demons, then, as they crossed a road,
the Gypsy’s horse threw a shoe. The horseshoe flew through
the air and hit Bad Luck in the forehead, knocking him from his
horse and killing him. The Gypsy stopped to pick up the shoe and
continued on to his campground. The other three demons took their
dead brother and buried him. The Gypsy nailed up the horseshoe over
the door of his vardo, telling the rest of the tribe how it had
killed Bad Luck, The next day the three demons came looking for
the Gypsy but when they saw, hanging over the door, the horseshoe
that had killed Bad Luck, they turned tail and fled.
If a Gypsy finds a horseshoe lying on the ground with its open end
toward him and the calks pointing upward (the calks are the “toes”
on the end of the shanks of the shoe), then he will pick it up and
throw it over his left shoulder while spitting. If the open ends
is toward him but the calks are down, then he will pick up the shoe
and hang it on the nearest tree branch or fence, so that the bad
luck may run out of it. He will again spit before continuing on.
But if the horseshoe is lying with the closed end toward him (calks
up or down), it is a sign of good luck and he may, if he wishes,
pick it up and take it home hang over his door. Whether he takes
it with him or not, he will be lucky that day. A hung horseshoe
should always, of course, have the open end up and the closed end
down, to hold in the good luck. In the modern days also, it is used
to decrease the effects of Sade-sati and malefic effects of Saturn
in general. |
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Bamboo and Serpent
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A very old talisman, often seen depicted in ancient documents,
consists of a ring bearing a number of triangles. Lying on the ring
is a serpent crossed with a stick of bamboo, which invariably bears
7 knots. The ring stands for eternity which, like the ring, never
ends. The triangles on the ring symbolise the Trinity. The 7-knotted
bamboo stood for the seven degrees of learning which had to be acquired
by all who aspired to rank among the learned. The serpent is also
an additional sign of wisdom. This talisman was worn by all who
attempted to gain skill and knowledge of a high degree. |
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Anchor:
People who live near the sea regard the anchor as a symbol of hope,
safety and good fortune. |
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Eye:
This amulet represents the Sun, which is spoken of as ‘The
Eye of Day’. It is symbolical of the All-seeing Eye of the
Deity. The open eye charm was used to forfend against evils of enchantment,
enmity and diseases of all kinds. A talisman embodying both the
eyes together (both Sun and Moon) used to be prepared on the New
Moon day falling during the months of Cancer or Leo. These are the
signs of Moon and Sun. During these months, Sun is nearer the summer
solstice and possesses its greatest strength which it transfers
to the Moon. Double source of protection and strength are invoked
by this combination.
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Fish:
It is a symbol of wealth, fertility and good fortune. Symbol of Dolphin
brings success to artists. |
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Hand:
Usually it represents the hand of Fatima, who was the daughter of
Prophet Mohammed. The fingers of the hand stand for the qualities
of Hospitality, Generosity, strength and Goodness. This charm is
supposed to imbue these virtues on the person who carries it. |
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Heart:
It is a symbol of enduring love. Lovers give a mascot of this shape
to each other as a testimony of their affections. |
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Keys:
The Greek Key, portrayed in many different patterns, symbolises life.
A group of three keys stands for love, wealth and health. |
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Lady birds:
These creatures are supposed to bring financial luck to the possessor,
but only as long as no harm is done to them. Accordingly, people
wear imitation ladybirds, so that they may enjoy the luck without
causing any harm to the creatures. |
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Ring:
It is an unending eternity. Wearing it during marriage is symbolic
of a vow made which is to be kept for eternity. |
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Swastika:
It is a very ancient mascot for luck and prosperity. The word ‘Swastika’
is derived from Sanskrit, meaning ‘purveyor of good fortune’.
This symbol is attributed to Lord Ganesha. It makes our best efforts
to succeed. |
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Tau:
It is in universal use as a sacred emblem and has undergone
many variations of from. The simplest of these is the one formed
by two straight lines, one being vertical and the other superimposed
upon it horizontally. It wards off diseases, especially that of
the skin. It preserves your beauty. People of different religions
wear their gods and goddesses as lockets to protect them. Symbol
of ‘Aum’, planetary signs and birthday signs (Aries
to Pisces, generally Sun signs) are also worn for luck. |
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Rare articles of occult
significance (Yantra and Tantra):
Spatika shivlinga (made of crystal) kept in pujas is supposed
to keep one free from worries. Parad Shivlinga (an alloy of Silver
and Mercury) is used in Tantrik practices. Rudrakshas are thought
to be very sacred and are available in Nepal with different number
of faces. Five-faced Rudrakshas are commonly used for protection
against evil. One-faced Rudraksha is the most auspicious one. Pandits
ad Tantriks wear this to make their practices more effective. It
is an embodiment of Lord Shiva. There is another rare variety called
Gauri Shankar Rudraksha in which two Rudraksha specimen are united
together. Saligrams are also kept in poojas in our households. It
is thought to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Cat’s chord,
tooth of boar, horn of Jackal (Siyar Singhi), Hatha Jodi (a herb),
one-eyed coconut, Shankh (sea-shell with right-side opening), idol
of Lord Ganesha made of white oak plant) are some of the rarest
tankrik articles which can bring all-round prosperity to the household.
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A talisman or amulet, worn or kept on person,
gives a lot of assurance to him. By looking at the amulets often
(may be unwittingly), one will feel a little relived that a superior
power stays with him and protects him. |
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Wear the Amulet and Feel
the Power. |
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