ROSARIES AND AMULETS

ROSARIES AND AMULETS
By Adan Makina
May 24, 2009

A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes
James Feibleman

Rosaries and Amulets are two religious symbols whose historical significance has baffled researchers mainly those engaged in anthropology, sociology, and archeology. Mythological, religious or otherwise, the rosary is seen as a device that plays a great role in human contemplation of the unknowns as well as a revealer of unfathomable heavenly mystiques. An ordinary object of daily use for millions of committed adherents with differing religious, ideological, and cultural backgrounds, the rosary continues to dangle from the necks of Sheikhs, priests, Rabbis, knowledgeable hermits, spiritualists, and monks without losing its rightful role in society regardless of whether it is crafted from simple wood or made from precious gemstone.

The use of rosaries or prayer beads is widespread among the followers of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the Japa Mala or simply Mala, is a rosary of 108 beads usually worn by priests exclusively for chants purposes. In esoteric Japanese and Tibetan Buddhism, rosaries are used for counting the Mantras and also serve as attributes for some deities most notably the Avalokiteshvara who is the Bodhisattva of compassion. In almost all religions, as usual, the right hand is the regulator of the rosary in every session with the finger nearest the thumb being the one that flicks and counts the preferred chant. In Chinese, the rosary is called Nianzhu; in Japanese it is Nenju; in Vietnamese it is known as Tranghat; while it is Rosarium in Latin.

There is a lot of debate regarding the origin of the rosary among users. [(1)] “In Islam, however, the performance of the rosary is an act of piety. The word for "rosary" in the Arabic language is sibha or masbaha, which is derived from Subhana Allah (God be praised). According to Ali Gom'a Mohamed, professor of fiqh (Jurisprudence in Islam) at Al-Azhar University, the number of beads in the Muslim rosary varies: there is a 33- bead rosary which requires three turns around the circle of beads. Each bead represents one of the names of God mentioned in the Qur'an, the total of which is 99. Another is divided into three parts, each made up of 33 beads which are used at the end of each of the five daily prayers. There is also a 100- bead rosary used in accordance with Sunah. In his book, Manners and Customs of Modern Egyptians, Edward Lane mentioned a 1,000-bead rosary used for funerals.” To some Muslim scholars, the use of the fingers is more preferred than the rosary. They claim that the joints at the phalanges and metacarpals have been created to count prayer chants and that the rosary is an unnecessary innovation into Islam.

Abrahamic and philosophic religions, Pagan and animist practices display amulets of various makes, shapes, and colors worn around the neck with the promises of wealth, children, health, and other human allures or to ward off evil, magic, wicked spirits, and misfortunes. [(2)] “An amulet or charm is an apotropaic object or device, usually with writing on it, which provides prophylaxis against harm, whether of natural or supernatural origin. The use of amulets and charms is virtually universal across human cultures and across time, and Jews are no exception. Jewish amulets have been used to ward off a variety of ills: disease, mishap, sorcery, and/or malevolent spirits. They can also serve as love charms. They have been particularly used by Jews to protect women during pregnancy and to shield newborn infants.”

Amulets have been in existence since the days of the Canaanites, Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Ancient Egyptians. In Turkey, Nazar boncuk, is a special type of amulet believed to protect one from evil eye. Amulets can be found all over Turkey; Turkish women use amulets as bracelets, earrings or necklaces. Turkish people hang them in their houses, offices and also inside cars while babies have specially designed amulets attached to their cloths. This leads us to the notion that the nation of Turkey is the leading producer of amulets in the world. Turkish amulets are mainly blue in color and look like an eye. Some Turkish amulets have magnetic fields making them easily stick to some select surfaces like the refrigerator door. There is a common belief among the Turkish people that even well-intentioned compliments have a conscious or unconscious measure of spite and resentment. For a Turkish amulet to guard a house, it should be hang at the entrance to the house.

An explanation of the origin of the amulet in Turkish superstition goes this way: once upon a time…there was a massive rock by the sea that could not be split asunder, cracked or broken into pieces despite the combined efforts of a hundred men and repeated dynamiting. After exhausting all energy and technical expertise, mention was made of a man who lived by the sea and who was known to carry the evil eye (nazar). Finally, a plan was hatched to bring the man to the rock venue so he could display his spectacular rock-splitting skills. Upon arriving at the scene and upon setting his sights on the rock, the man was heard to exclaim, “oh my God, what a gigantic rock!” The instant he finished his intonation, there was a crack and then a thunderous sound followed by violent convulsion that reduced the unbreakable huge rock into two pieces.

Moreover, in almost all superstitious communities, it is common for visiting neighbors and strangers alike to compliment on the health, shape, size, and color of newborn babies. For some reason, as fate would have it, the baby gets sick because the invisible evil eye penetrated the baby’s body and soul. At this point in time, parents and immediate relatives of the infant have no other choice but to contact a shaman or cleric to prepare an amulet to keep at bay all varieties of evil eyes as the baby undergoes various developmental stages of metamorphosis. In some communities, a crack on an amulet resulting from prolonged use denotes the wearer has received overwhelming protection and blessings for the duration the amulet was worn.

Egyptologists carrying out archeological excavations in the many burial sites scattered all over Egypt stumbled upon historical amulets made of papyrus finely encased in pharaonic sarcophagus. “Also, Coptic amulets dating back to the 3rd and 4th centuries A.D. have been unearthed in Egypt. Some of the amulets found in Egyptian pyramids are written in Mandaic (an Eastern Aramaic dialect) and have not been translated to this day. In some rare amulets, ancient Egyptians displayed images of the two-headed god (snake and Ibis); there are amulets depicting the cock-headed-snake-legged god, others display the eagle-headed god, crowned hawks, papyri boats, symbols of deities and the ram-headed god. Uterine amulets helped control contraception and childbirth, others were meant for regeneration and eternity and for hip pains (sciatica).” [(3)] The discovery of Greco-Roman, Babylonian, and other varieties of amulets used by diverse ancient civilizations add flavor to the expanding infant archeological sciences.

In Somalia, amulet use is common among nomadic, urban and tribal communities. A well crafted amulet, depending on size and shape, typically is encased in leather while others are sheathed in fine threads. However, there is a type of amulet known locally as “Qardhaas” which is usually carved out of wood and worn around the neck.

Also, Qardhaas may be strapped round the neck of domesticated animals for protection against theft, disease, and the evil eye. The most remarkable trademark amulet known among Somalis is “Xirsi”- which is used for overcoming the whispers of the dreaded Jinni notorious for its mischievous use of supernatural powers. Whether one is seeking to expand a stagnated business enterprise, win the heart of a stubborn mademoiselle, embark on a treacherous journey, overcome the trauma of sterility or recover from a debilitating malady, owning an amulet that will dangle from one’s wrist, neck, leg, thigh, around the waist or other parts of the body, will, if determined by the amulet’s original designer or prescriber bring about abrupt changes and healing to the afflicted body and mind in the nick of time. In women, amulets may be worn to overcome gynecological ailments, vitamin deficiencies, urinary tract infections, migraines, infertility, schizophrenia, mental disorders and even to overcome jealousy.

Perhaps, humans used amulets to triumph over hardships at a time when modern medications other than herbal medicine were nonexistent. Natural hazards like Tsunamis, epidemics, flooding, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other unavoidable predicaments that decimated populations may have contributed to the discovery of amulets by shamans whose livelihood depended on the knowledge and skills of prescribing medication and healing the sick. Despite their dependence on trial and error techniques and despite premeditated medical malpractices, healers and shamans continued to be a source of inspiration for millions in need of medical attention.

Religious and historical accounts of human sacrifices as a last resort evolved as a result of appeasing virulent gods and deities whose anger could only be contained by spilling blood and goring human flesh in pagan and animist ritual practices-secret procedures found in some communities. The wave of secret murders of Albinos for ritualistic purposes and the rape of infants by HIV/AIDS sufferers in some countries epitomizes the continuation of ancient practices and the total disregard for the sanctity of human life.

People living in modern western democracies do attach importance to the use of amulets. Rock band musicians, reggae ragamuffins, gangsters, heads of government institutions, and people from all walks of society wear amulets in daily life either as ornaments or for protection against the unknowns. In the African continent, reports of leaders seeking consultations with magicians, shamans, and soothsayers, palmists and astrologers during election times is no secret. Thus, mythological experts have the power to instill fear in the hearts of their clients’ opponents or even cause them to suffer diseases unbeknownst to modern doctors. In some Asian cultures, shamans have mastered the art of shedding light on natural phenomena say like how a perceived volcanic eruption will affect surrounding inhabitants.

Amulets are widely worn as aphrodisiacs in some communities even with the advancement of medical technology. In some diverse cultures, dangling a piece of rhino horn around the neck is a prescription for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and other aspects related to sexual genitalia malfunctioning. A man in need of instantaneous desirability from an unfriendly woman may resort to wearing a specially designed amulet meant to win her heart even when real love is not on her side. Likewise, women may influence men by wearing amulets of like kind and purpose. Wearing articulately designed amulets with religious inscriptions is a common occurrence across cultures.

However, amulets come in many shapes and designs depending on culture, religion, and intention. Primarily, women who are sterile may wear them around the waist right across where the uterus is located; it may dangle from the neck; it is worn on the wrist and it may also be worn around the thighs. It could be as tiny as a finger ring or it could even be a seed to be retained in the pocket. It is up to one’s preference and choosing how an amulet should be worn and how it should look like.

The emergence of religious fundamentalism has instilled terror among amulet wearers. Fear of retribution or the dread of being associated with certain cults has forced many to formulate assortment of amulets that dissuade the attention of religious fanatics. For example, the use of regular necklaces, finger rings, and even ear rings as amulets has made ancient amulet blueprints obsolete and replicated for modernity.

Thus, inscriptional amulets have been substituted with intentional amulets. This brings us to the idea that amulets need not be handwritten on a piece of paper by a cleric with verses from a divine scripture and then folded into shape anymore. Instead, reciting select verses on to a piece of jewelry is enough to hold the message as intention is superior to scribbling. In Africa, amulet use is widespread among cultures though its use among communities depends on the nature of religious practices and form of worship. Surprisingly, Tuareg amulets sell for up to $150 a piece on eBay. However civilized and transformed the world has become, amulet and rosary use will remain with humankind for a long time to come.

(1) http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2003/627/fe2.htm

(2) http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/amulet.html

(3) http://www.lib.umich.edu/pap/exhibits/magic/def1.display.html


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Why is black magic cast????

Why is black magic cast????

for 2 reason: Love or money.....


Black magic & Evil spells is the use of negative energies and supernatural powers by some jealous people to harm and destroy other's life and future. Ghosts & spirits are unsettled souls who have not reached their correct destination and spread ill-luck & bad vibes with their presence.

All these evil influences can destroy a person's happiness, luck & future prospects - he will not even get what he is destined for. It is the evil side of the celestial cycle or negative energies. Black Magic can be used to harm or hurt another person by performing certain acts even at a far away place - the effect of this technique can be experienced thousands of miles away. With increase of jealousy, frustration, greed, selfishness, negativity and inability to accept other's happiness & growth, the use of Black magic has become the most common way to take out one's vindictiveness and get an evil kind of satisfaction from the turmoil of others.

This problem has intensified a lot in the last few years, and many are suffering all over the world, totally unaware of the attacks made by no other than their closest friends, acquaintances and relatives. Many prosperous and happy families are ruined by Black magic. Its started when someone is jealous, frustrated, greedy, selfish, negative or full of revenge in his life with his/her enemy or someone who they hate most. People like this wanted to hurt their enemy or their hate ones in an easy manner and a easy way out so they will use Black Magic. They will either seek "black" bomoh, dukuns etc or learn with someone professional in Evil spells in Singapore or some other countries. This types of people have the abilities to communicate with Jins and Demons and will seek for their help for giving extra abilities to make someone suffer. The person who intend to use this Evil spells they have a little believe in god and press their thoughts as the divine truth. Another Reason for having Black Magic As we know that Black Magic is a form of evil, some people make take it for themselves and not to curse on people. They will have special abilities such as doing magic tricks for entertainment or for their personal protection. On the other hand Love was their topics and they will use Black Magic or Evil Task to have their love ones back. A common factor was to have fun like as for the Man they would like girls all around them and some money minded would want wealth and to be very rich with big houses and Cars.

Symptoms of Black Magic Black magic puts a block on a person's wisdom and intelligence and all efforts to solve the problem go fruitless. One feels a mental block, gets disturbed sleep with bad dreams, and negative thoughts. There is heaviness and weight on the heart and constriction in the throat. At times, there could suddenly be blue marks on thighs without getting hurt, or faster & erratic heartbeat and breathing without any physical exertion. There are quarrels in the family without any reason. One might feel the presence of somebody in the house. One feels one is not getting one's due and can achieve much more. One feels suffocated & restless in all circumstances, and is never at peace. One remains depressed, with lack of enthusiasm or desire to live & rise in life. All this was curse by someone who have Black Magic or learn Evil Spells. Some curse was by people who seek from magical master and they will take their enemy belongings such as Picture (a common bait), a string of hair and many more that belongs to the enemy or their hates ones. Effects of Black


Magic Black Magic can really play havoc with the life of the target person by destroying any aspect of life may it be career/business or wealth/prosperity, creating family problems or unnecessary tensions/phobias, adversely affecting children & family, creating chronic health problems, destroying mental peace, intelligence & happiness, cause inner turmoil, unrest & uncharacteristic/abnormal behavior and even cause unnatural deaths in extreme circumstances. Some may only stay in bed and suffer they cannot live or die because of the evil curse that has been attach to them. Black Magic not only affects the circumstances and future prospects of a person, but also deprives him materially of everything he was destined for, but also affects the psyche of the victim in such a way that one looses the will-power & mental energy to get out of the sinister situation one is in, and has no desire to live or rise in life. The effects of Black Magic become more chronic, dangerous and fatal with time, if untreated, like a horrible disease. It starts spreading like a contagious disease, affecting the person's mind, brain, body, relationships, attitudes, work, money, marriage, career and everything in life. Black Magic Task Besides Evil Spells there's also a physical ones like they have learn Black Magics Curse and to complete the task they must do some work.

This works needs spirits, objects and living things. As for spirits they would hire them to either disturb the Enemy family or posses them. The objects they use is also to hurt the enemy such as taking the enemy soul and put it in a bottle and throw it in the ocean. If the bottle is not open, they enemy will still suffer till someone release him. Beside bottle there's more which can be use. As for living things they would use insects like grasshopper with some curse attach to them. Upon the grasshopper arrive at their enemies house it will release the curse and start spreading.



Dead people oil: ( in thai, they call it Nam Man prai)Oil chin and knee -An evil curse that is use by dead body burn oil.


40th tomb stones- A Black Magic task. To mark the 40th tombs to complete the task and receive some special abilities by the Dark force.


7 strings Banana heart-A Black magic task. A meditation under a tie banana tree heart


Dolls As it actual form- a common practice by many evil witchcraft/voodoo, bomoh or people who learn evil spells.


It is similar like the curse of a doll which they will poke the parts of the doll as the parts of the enemy will feel hurt and pain. Throwing Spirits Some People who have Black Magic, they also have spirits as their slave. And if they find the spirits useless and would want to throw it away, they will either take spirits and put in a bottle and throw it away till someone finds it and the spirits will have a new guardian. Some will attach it through Wind-chimes and turtles so as many things more like Nailed it to a tree or something. If the spirits is free by itself it will either be a Sea Ghost or Forest Ghost but if Demons take the spirits, they will become as ghost. Breaking or reversing Black Magic Spell Putting a Black magic spell on someone is very easy for those knowing even a little bit of Tantrik siddhis/ voodoo. But to remove the spell and eliminate it's sinister effects needs lot of expertise, continuous & rigorous puja/worship and a combination Siddhis & Sadhna.


Gurude curses those doing Black Magic on innocent people and destroying their lives and happiness for years to come.



Getting Rid Of Black Magic



Whose powers is greater will win the battle it same as "winner stay loser out" Mostly people will Seek Magic-Wizard, Bomoh, Dukuns , magical master from thailand one that is expert in EvilSpell to work things out (now getting rare).


As for the Good Points people will find a holy person and to cure the curse ones.. This types of Holy person has a permission from God to do his Abilities to cure on curse people, their mission is to help people. Death for Evil Bomohs What happen after the Evil wizard dies.



Truly this Bad Wizards who have press their thought as the divine truth and rarely believe in God whom always seek help from the Dark Forces, God will never accept them and it is up to God to forgive them therefore their spirits will be roaming around till they get a new Gurdian to take care off. But note this, after they dies their powers is still as strong as usual so the next Evil Wizard, Bomohs etc who found his spirits is a very lucky guy and a powerful ones. Differences Between Black And White Magics Simple now we knows that Black Magics is ruled by the Drak Forces and to destroy someone career etc but as for People who has White Magics they have the abilities to Cure a suffering person from Black Magic and has the permission from God to do all his good work.


Good mantra to chant to prevent black magic:
1) Om Mani Pad Me Hung


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSHlnvgsaKo



2) NA MO BUDH DHA YA, YA DHA BUDH MO NA


chant as many times as possible.


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Benefits Of Wearing Thai Amulets

Benefits Of Wearing Thai Amulets
What are Thai Amulets?
Buddha is the national religion of Thailand. More than 95 per cent of the people in Thailand are Buddhist. Buddhist temples can be found all over the country. Similarly, Buddhist amulets and other holy items are very common in Thailand. They can be easily found in Buddhist temples, holy item special shops, shops along the streets and stalls. The designs of Buddhist amulets are more or less the same but the prices are significantly different. Most Buddhist amulet buyers hope that the amulets they have bought can protect them. To differentiate between the genuine and the fake amulets, we need to identify the energy each amulet possesses.

This energy is produced by senior monks, using scriptures, ash and other holy items that come with continuous blessing and chanting which may take few months up to more than ten years. An old amulet is more than half a century old whereas a new one is more than a year old. However, the level of energy cannot be determined by the age alone but more importantly by the monk's personal capability, chanting ability and scripture's incantation. Buddhist amulets, like Buddhist statues, cannot be placed lower than the position of your waist. When getting Buddhist amulets and other holy items to any Buddhist centres, you must get an expert to guide you through the ways to lay offerings, to consecrate, to wear and to chant. The details of these procedures are important.

Why can amulets emit supernatural powers?
The Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhat represents the 'righteousness' between the heaven and the earth. So, as long as the Buddhists are 'sincere' and 'faithful', then their 'confidence' will get in touch with the 'righteousness' from the Buddha and Bodhisattva, hence getting support and protection from the power of the Buddha. Their way will then be 'lit' by the 'light of Buddha' and they will lead a happy and satisfactory life, free from misfortune.

However, in the busy life today, probably because of the tense daily life or the influence of merits and interests, the Buddhists treat praying to Buddha, wearing amulets or even reciting Buddha scriptures as ways of getting and hoping for physical comforts and material enjoyment. They know how to demand but they do not know how to upgrade themselves. They do not want to work but just want to get salaries. They just know how to demand for wealth, partners, fame, prosperous business, winning lotteries, bodies that cannot be hurt by bullets and other weapons, and so on, every day. It is really strange as their demands do not accord with Buddha's teachings. So, what do you think the Buddha can do?

In fact, every Buddhist should know Buddha emphasises on 'predestined relationship' regardless of 'good' or 'bad' one. In Buddha's teachings, the 'predestined relationship' that has been cultivated is the cause and effect. Therefore, there are things which we cannot demand. Take gambling as an example.
You wear a talisman that has been chanted and blessed when you go to gamble. You lose in the first round but win in the second and third rounds. However, you lose terribly in the fourth round but win again in the fifth, sixth and seventh rounds. This whole incident implies that your luck is bad today and you must stop gambling and leave. But, if you are stubborn and still want to try up to the end, then you will lose everything. By then, who do you want to blame?

The incident above, with regard to wearing amulets or talismans, is called 'relationship obstruction'. This is caused by too much of greed and confidence in yourself, making no interaction between you and the talisman. The talisman cannot function and this is the effect of stubbornness.

Lastly, to remind you again gambling is one of the five things prohibited in Buddha. So, please do not treat gambling as your 'career'. It would be the best if you do not gamble at all. But if you really cannot avoid it and find it hard to control yourself, please not to 'lose' your friendship and the 'right Buddha heart' because of gambling, and become intoxicated with your 'strong desire to gamble' and make your life 'hell'.


Why can amulets help prevent misfortune and avoid evil things?
As what we have mentioned earlier, the Buddha represents the healthy trends between the heaven and the earth. Any talismans that are carved with pictures of the Buddha, sutra or incantations means in this universe there is supreme, righteous and wise Buddha. The Buddha's mercy and willingness can help solve all the hatred and resentment arisen for amulet wearers and bring them 'brightness' and 'happiness'.

Wearing amulets that are chanted can help us avoid dangerous situations because of the resonance produced from the Buddha's willingness and amulet wearers' faith When we are in danger, our body will respond to it — our heart beats faster, our blood becomes cold and we will shout in shock for help. When these reactions occur, the amulets we are wearing will respond to the reactions by sending signals to the nearby 'holy spirits' or 'Buddha', 'arhat'; and together with the enormous spiritual power from the Buddha, the amulets will emit unbelievable power to save the wearers from dangerous situations or miseries.
We have heard about the power of amulets and talismans and the disciples who were saved by them. They said in unison that they saw a ray of 'white light' or 'red light' passing by when they were in danger, and they were thrown to few metres away and so escaped unhurt. Those who had experienced it agreed unanimously that the 'light' from amulets or talismans is the symbol of the Buddha's power. And, the power is the 'righteousness' that is specially used to handle evil things and evil force.

However, amulets wearers must bear in mind that if their 'root of trouble' or 'doom' is caused by the karma as stated in Buddha and not evils that want to do harm, then the amulets or talismans will not be able to settle the 'doom' because the Buddha is fair to everyone. The root of trouble caused by us must be solved and repaid by us so that we can reach the complete cycle of the 'state of Buddha'. Only by doing so, it is fair to every Buddhist and the Buddha can then be regarded as supreme, righteous and wise.

The amulets or talismans worn by disciples have its protective functions. They can prevent the evil things or force from harming wearers who have the right faith and 'reciting power'. However, if the wearers are ungrateful, have ulterior motive and do not believe in karma, then they must responsible for the bad deeds they have done. After all, amulets and talismans will not help people to do bad deeds.

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