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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! Dont slip off, dont
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 and ages:
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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:
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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
Gypsys 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 :
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.
Cats 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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