Why do we worship 'Peepal Tree'?
‘Peepal tree’ which means Banyan tree, is considered to be one of the sacred trees that are being worshiped widely in India. It is also known as the ‘Bodhi tree’ or ‘Ashwattha tree’. It is usually huge in size. It comprises of a light grey bark that is smooth and peels in patches. Its heart-shaped leaves have long, tapering tips that makes it stands out from the rest of the leaves of the trees. The fruit is purple when ripe. In the Hindu religion, Peepal tree is highly honoured and has given a lot of reverence.
Nobody really knows about its history and origin but it is said that it can be traced back to the times of Indus Valley Civilisation (3000 BC - 1700 BC) in the city of Mohenjodaro. …show more content…
The importance of worshiping this tree lies in the fact that, whosoever worships the Peepal tree gets a reward equal to worshipping Lord Shiva, who is known to be the ‘destroyer’. People believe that there is no other saviour as helpful and caring as the Peepal tree. In the times of turmoil and the wilderness of life and even when you are in despair then it is the right time to turn to the Peepal tree for the help and it shall definitely wash away all the worries from one’s …show more content…
People have come up with different ways of paying homage and offering their prayers to it. One of the simplest ways is to offer jal (water) at its roots every morning. Another way is to light a ghee diya or a lamp at the dusk. It is believed that the goddess Lakshmi resides under the tree every Saturday. Therefore, women offer their prayers to this tree and believe that their wishes and desires to conceive a son to be granted. They also tie a red thread or a red cloth on its branch as a form of ritual. According to the Skanda Purana, if one does not have a son, the Peepal should be regarded as one to ask for. As long as the tree lives, the family’s name will continue to grow.
As far as the scientific believe is concern, the Peepal tree is considered to be the largest oxygen provider and it is one of the very few trees or probably the only tree which produces oxygen even during the night. It can take up carbon dioxide during the night as well.
Researchers have also proved that the interacting flow of wind as well as the sound, with the leaves, kills infectious bacteria slowly. It is used extensively in Ayurveda for several other purposes. Its bark yields the tannin which is usually used in treating leather. One very useful thing about its leaves is that, when they are heated in ghee , it can be used as a healer to cure the
‘Peepal tree’ which means Banyan tree, is considered to be one of the sacred trees that are being worshiped widely in India. It is also known as the ‘Bodhi tree’ or ‘Ashwattha tree’. It is usually huge in size. It comprises of a light grey bark that is smooth and peels in patches. Its heart-shaped leaves have long, tapering tips that makes it stands out from the rest of the leaves of the trees. The fruit is purple when ripe. In the Hindu religion, Peepal tree is highly honoured and has given a lot of reverence.
Nobody really knows about its history and origin but it is said that it can be traced back to the times of Indus Valley Civilisation (3000 BC - 1700 BC) in the city of Mohenjodaro. …show more content…
The importance of worshiping this tree lies in the fact that, whosoever worships the Peepal tree gets a reward equal to worshipping Lord Shiva, who is known to be the ‘destroyer’. People believe that there is no other saviour as helpful and caring as the Peepal tree. In the times of turmoil and the wilderness of life and even when you are in despair then it is the right time to turn to the Peepal tree for the help and it shall definitely wash away all the worries from one’s …show more content…
People have come up with different ways of paying homage and offering their prayers to it. One of the simplest ways is to offer jal (water) at its roots every morning. Another way is to light a ghee diya or a lamp at the dusk. It is believed that the goddess Lakshmi resides under the tree every Saturday. Therefore, women offer their prayers to this tree and believe that their wishes and desires to conceive a son to be granted. They also tie a red thread or a red cloth on its branch as a form of ritual. According to the Skanda Purana, if one does not have a son, the Peepal should be regarded as one to ask for. As long as the tree lives, the family’s name will continue to grow.
As far as the scientific believe is concern, the Peepal tree is considered to be the largest oxygen provider and it is one of the very few trees or probably the only tree which produces oxygen even during the night. It can take up carbon dioxide during the night as well.
Researchers have also proved that the interacting flow of wind as well as the sound, with the leaves, kills infectious bacteria slowly. It is used extensively in Ayurveda for several other purposes. Its bark yields the tannin which is usually used in treating leather. One very useful thing about its leaves is that, when they are heated in ghee , it can be used as a healer to cure the