Benefits of Coconut: Coconut… a precious thing used for everything from auspiciousness to home cooking and even abhyanga bath. Coconut has special significance in Hinduism. Any worship is incomplete without this coconut. So many sugary meals are also incomplete with this coconut. For some coconut is prasad and for some its water works as medicine. The benefits of coconut are less mentioned.
Why don’t women break coconuts? (The Woman and the Coconut Faith)
Coconut is considered a symbol of human life in Hindu scriptures. Women are generally not allowed to break coconuts in Hindu culture. According to mythological beliefs, coconut is a ‘seed’ and a woman gives birth to a child in her womb. That’s why they are not allowed to break the coconut and it is said that if a woman breaks the coconut then she has to face trouble in conceiving. (Coconut for good blessings for good health of children, know details)
What is the relationship between coconut and fertility?
When the coconut is cracked, water comes out and it contains a white seed. Which is considered a symbol of pregnancy. It is said that women who face problems in pregnancy should consume this coconut seed. His wish is fulfilled.
Keep in mind that after cracking the coconut, if seeds are found in it, then it will be chewed and swallowed directly with water. Also, take care that no one touches or obstructs while taking it.
How to crack a coconut? (How to break a coconut?)
It is said that cracked coconut is very good. Does coconut explode when you break it? An argument can be made for this. Before cracking the coconut, press out the water, make a circle from the middle of the coconut with your hand at the base of your thumb.
Drag this ball and break the coconut, it will split 90 percent into your desired shape. The easiest way to separate a coconut from its bowl is to place its shell in a pan filled with water. Then put this pan on the gas and let the water heat on medium flame. Switch off the gas after 10 minutes. When the water cools down a bit, take out the husks of the coconut and separate the coconut easily with the help of butter knife or spoon.
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