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Why we have to drink Theertha( Holy water)..?

Here is some information on Theertha, and importance of usage of Tulsi leaves(holy basil).

Theertha is a Holy water it contains many medical properties.

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Ingredients of Theertha..?

Commonly Theertha is made by mixing Tulsi, Cardamom, Camphor (pacha karpooram), Saffron, Clove and other ingredients.

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Commonly Theertha is prepared in Copper or Silver/Brass vessels.
This metal vessels helps in decreasing the heat in body and helps the body to absorb essential salts & nutrients.

Copper is vital nutrient for body in production blood along with Iron.

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शरीरे जर्जरी भूते व्याधिग्रस्ते कलेबरे ।
औषधं जाह्नवीतोयं वैद्यो नारायणो हरिः ॥

A Well-know sloka, is generally recited while taking medicine i.e
Theertha.

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Importance of Tulsi(Holy basil)

तुलसी पातु मां नित्यं सर्वापद्भ्योऽपि सर्वदा ।
कीर्तितापि स्मृता वापि पवित्रयति मानवम् ||

O Devi Tulasi, please protect me always from all misfortunes and calamities. O Devi, Singing Your Glories, or even Remembering You makes a person Pure.
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Tulsi leaves are used to cure many d problems like: Kidney Stone, Headaches, Aids in digestion, Asthma, bronchitis, colds, congestion, coughs, flu.

In this pandemic(CORONA) days, We used the Tulsi leaves, By boiling 2 or 3 leaves in water and drinking that water full day.

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This tulsi leaves are Antibiotic, anti - Viral and highly used in Ayurveda therapy.

Some more benefits are these Tulsi leaves are loaded with Vitamic A & C. If we consume tulsi daily, it can helpful in balancing various bodily processes.

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In lord shiva's temple, for theertha Bael Tree Leaves( bilwa atre) are added.
This bael leaves are used because it cures many health problems like Stomach ulcers, controls diabetes and cholesterol levels, acts as anti microbial and anti inflammatory.

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In some temples, other than theertha they prepare Panchamrutha. This panchamrutha
proper mixture nourishes the body and increases strength and potency,

Also, It boosts physical stamina, intelligence, grasping power, creative abilities.

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This is how, In our culture a single practice has these much of importance.

In this modern days, by knowing the importance we should follow our ancient scientific culture. Also encourage next generation to continue this.

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