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What is Parishechana?
Parishechana is a Hindu custom followed by many Brahmins who would have undergone upanayam ceremony and wearing sacred thread mainly . In specific, It is actually an eating procedure with specific Sanskrit prayers before eating food. This has three procedure of parishechanam.
What is Chitravati?
‘ In fact, some people keep some part of the food aside as an offering to the gods, who govern the elements of nature before starting the meal. This practise is known as chitrahuti. Thus, sprinkling small quantity of water on and around food could help act as a neutraliser.
Do Hindus bless their food?
In order to be considered “prasada,” or blessed, food must be placed before a figure of a Hindu deity before eating. Other Hindu customs for blessing food include sprinkling water over a meal and placing five offerings of food on the edge of the table in exchange for the protection of the divine forces.
Can we chant after eating?
So there is no restriction to chant mantras after eating meat. However, Lord Krishna in Bhagavad Gita says that to have good concentration and clean mind, it’s recommended to have food of such kind – food of Satvika type.
Why do people sprinkle water around meals?
The act of sprinkling water around meals is seen to be a ‘gift to god.’ This ancient practice is thought to have begun with sages who spent much of their lives living in forest settings or in bare huts with no concrete flooring on which to sit and eat food. Furthermore, most of the cuisine was served on banana plantains.
What is the tradition of sprinkling water around the leaves?
The tradition of sprinkling water around the leaves and sometimes even small droplets of water are sprinkled on the leaf. South Indian food contains a lot of spicy/acidic content. Thus sprinkling small quantities of water acts as a neutralizer.
What are the rules of good behaviour for Tamil Smartha Brahmins?
Rules of good behaviour for Tamil Smartha Brahmins 1 Do not drink water frequently. 2 You should only wash your mouth and not brush your teeth vigorously. 3 You should not sleep during day time. 4 You should not eat betel leaf. 5 You should not walk , run, fight or shout. 6 You should not make love.
Why do we spread water on the plantain leaf?
Once the plantain leaf is spread, water is sprinkled on the leaf and it is wiped across the right hand which is even now done when food is served on a leaf. -This practice of sprinkling water around the food is a very ancient practice started by the sages and rishis who mainly spent most of their life in the forest areas.