Ashtagandha Chandan

Ashtagandha Chandan

Ashtagandha Chandan powder is a holy fragrance which Associates With Holiness. It Is Also Used By Devotees Who Apply It To The Forehead Or The Neck And Chest. Ashtagandha is a holy fragrance which used to emanate from Lord Krishna. This is the fragrance one encounters on a visit to the temple, a fragrance one associates with holiness, purity and positivity.

Ashtagandha Used is a used in Shodashopchar Pooja of deities Ashtagandha is SANSKRIT word.    Ashta =Eight, Gandh=fragrance. As its name says Ashtagandha is mixture of eight difference items: Golochan, Kapoor (braas), Haldi, Kesar, Itra, Kumkum, Kapoor kachil, Vedic talismans(yantra’s)

Applying chandan on the point, has the following benefits:

Improves focus and concentration

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar often talks about the third eye being associated with awareness and alertness. According to him, applying sandalwood paste on your forehead can stimulate your attention and helps you focus better. The cooling sandalwood can also have a significant effect on your body and mind.

Relieves headache

In Chinese acupressure sciences, the area between the eyebrows is considered to be a converging point of nerves, and a massage on it is believed to ease headaches. So, applying chandan on your forehead helps in cooling the nerves and relieving a headache caused because of excessive sun exposure. Here are some more Benefits of Ashtagandha Tilak

Keeps you positive

The third eye represents your subconscious mind and various thought processes. Negative energy in the form of negative thoughts enters your body through this chakra. When you apply chandan, you block the negative energy from entering the body.

Relieves insomnia and stress

The most common reason for insomnia is an overactive mind, mental stress and fatigue. Ayurveda believes massaging this spot with chandan can relieve stress and insomnia.

Has a cooling effect on your body

The ‘magic’ ingredient, chandan, or sandalwood is popular for its cooling properties. It not only benefits the skin but also cools the nerves below it. In a hot tropic country like India, applying sandalwood on your forehead can help cool your entire system.

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