Janeu

Janeu Yagyopavita Thread

Janivaara refers to ancient Indian-style prayers and rituals to bring fertility, good health, and happiness. While this prayer is traditionally performed by hand, today’s global trends foreshadow a shift away from tradition by using digital formats of the blessings, including online videos. This article discusses how the digital age has brought people closer to these sacred practices, which were traditionally reserved for personal practitioners; it breaks down the pros and cons of adopting this method of prayer.

What is the Janeu Yagyopavita Thread?

All Janeu Yagyopavita Threads are made in India. They are tiny and lightweight and can be worn on an arm or leg. For those who need some support, attachments can also be added to the string preventing slipping of the ladies.

History of the Janivaara Thread

The Janivaara Thread is a needle-threading method that creates a design using the least material possible and thus contributes to low environmental impact. The Janivaara Thread was invented by Aili Mullen, who has been at the centre of bringing it to the international world. In an article in one of Sweden’s leading magazines, en route, she describes how this technique changed her life and helped inspire people.

Practising rituals connected with Janeu and Yagyopavita

The traditional myth of Janeu is accessible at a glance but very complex in detail. The story follows the pure heroine Menaka who falls in love with God Siva, portrayed as dark and handsome. However, after she gets to marry him, the goddess Ganga uses her powers to trick her into breaking his alliance with his half-brother Dakshinamurthy. Menaka, who becomes angered by this betrayal, takes revenge on the Brahman priests and Yagyopavita’s ability – white-formed who tries to protect his students and students’ teachings – and sacrifices himself with hundreds of others worshipping Shiva on Mount Kailash.

Science and the benefits of wearing this sacred thread are :

• Janeu tied on one’s ears helps increase one’s memory and also helps in preventing constipation,, and keeps the stomach disease-free.
• The three threads of Janaeu represent the Goddess of strength… i.e. Parvati, Goddess of wealth, i.e. Lakshmi and the Goddess of knowledge, i.e. Saraswati.
• There is a widespread belief that if one wears a Janaeu, one will be guarded against any negative vibe or thoughts throughout one’s life.
• A proven scientific study shows that those who wear a Janeu do not have blood pressure-related illness, to those who don’t wear it.
• It helps one attain moksha or salvation after death.
• It is said that after the Upanayana ceremony, a Brahmin can start performing poojas and other rituals.