UNTOLD SECRETS AND DIVINE POWER OF MENSTRUATING GIRLS

People consider menstruating girls as impure . We refrain them from sacred ceremonies, kitchen and temples when they starts menstruating as if they are impure . As we break down the barrier and orthodox beliefs, we discover the untold power and secrets of Menstruating girls .For centuries, menstruating girls are considered untouchable and there is always a mystery surrounding this sensitive topic. But, what if I tell you this this phenomenon holds more significant that just a biological process. Menstruating girls possess a unique divine feminine power that very few of us know . By embracing their their cycle, girls can discover their inner strength, intuition and spirituality. Let’s uncover the untold secrets and explore the hidden potential that lies within.

WHAT MADE ME DIVE DEEPER INTO MENSTRUATING GIRLS – HARSH REALITY

I still remember the shivratri celebration when my world came crashing down. I was excited and all prepared for the occasion, but everything changed when an uninvited guest arrived – my menstruation cycle. People treated me like an untouchable, and told me to take a bath in the freezing weather. I know you all have gone through these .All I was thinking sitting at home – “was it all necessary?”

HISTORICAL LIFE OF MENSTRUATING GIRLS

During ancient days, sanitary napkins and pads were not invented. Menstruating girls were relying on unhygienic clothes which they reuse every months. They were also living in a joint family and had a lot children plus household works to attend. Hence , some practices were made to facilitate women. These practices prohibited Menstruating women to go to kitchen and take rest during their painful three days of menstruation.

In many temples, prasad is prepared within the sacred walls. As devotees offers fruits , milk and water, these offerings are then shared with others as a blessing prasad . To uphold the highest standard and hygiene, women on their menstruation cycle are respectfully asked to refrain from entering into the temple during this time.

SPIRITUAL VIEW ON MENSTRUATING GIRLS

The womb of the women is a sacred place where creation of new life takes place . It is as sacred as the creation of univers. Infact, according to Hindu spiritual text, the whole universe was inside the womb of shakti/aditi as ‘hiranya garbha‘ before the big bang happened. After the big bang explosion, the universe started expanding. In many religion female deity ‘Shakti‘ is considered the originator. The womb of the women has itself immense divine energy of creation and is holy. During period, they shed this energy as menstrual blood and renew itself. In this way menstruating girl are connected as divine feminine.

TANTRA AND RITUALS OF MENSTRUATION

The energetic properties of menstrual blood are used in many tantra and rituals all over the world.

In some historical culture, girls on menstruation were considered powerful with increased psychic abilities and have the power to heal the sick .

In ancient Rome, it was believed that Menstruating women can scare away the hailstorm, whirl winds and lightening away . They can even defeat the enemies.

In Ancient culture and in some tantra, people also used to place this period blood on the third eye to open the chakra and unable the person to view on multidimensional .

In Africa , period blood is used in most powerful magic charms to both purify and destroy.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND THEORY ON PERIOD BLOOD .

In 1920, Dr. Bela . Schick coined the prase ‘menotoxin ‘ theory which state that women produce toxins during menstruation. This ‘ menotoxin‘ affects the flowers, vegetables and cooked food and hinder their growth.

Studies have explored that menstrual/period blood-derived stem cells can contribute to resolution of wound healing process in diabetic ulcer. It has been deeply studied and has greatly developed in treating of diabetes and diabetic associated complications.

TEMPLES AND CEREMONIES ASSOCIATED TO MENSTRUAL CYCLE.

In Guwahati, India , there is a temple called ‘kamakya temple ‘ . Here , sati’s yoni (genital) fell on the nichal hill, when lord Shiva was carrying her charred body and roaming around Tribhuvan- the three worlds. This temple is very powerful and is am attractive site for tantric and devotees.

A festival called Ambubasi mela is celebrated here where devotee gather outside the kamakhya temple and fast for four days to honour Maa Kamakhya, who is believed to be on her annual menstruation cycle.

This time is so sacred and so powerful that the temple doors are kept close and godess is not distributed.

On the last day, the main priest bathes and perform rituals before opening the gates again .

In South India, a great ceremony is performed when girl attains her first period. All the relatives and neighbours are invited. This celebration is known as ‘ half -sarre’ function or ‘puberty function ‘. Girl is bathed with turmeric and other auspicious ingredients and then adorned in half saree for the first time. She also receives gifts from the guests arrived.

In Japan, when girl gets its first perio, his mother preparer’s sekihan’ which is slightly red in colour . This red colour rice symbolises happiness and is served to other family members.

In North America , a tribal community celebrate a four-day ‘sunrise ceremony ‘ when girl attains it’s puberty. It symbolises incarnation of changing women. It is followed by dancing, singing, prayers and an exciting rituals of game.

CONCLUSION

We should be proud as a girl for having and experiencing menstruation cycle. It is not impure but a divine power given for the creation of life . If you seek deeper inside our body during menstruation, we can get inner strength and awareness. We should also be careful during those days as our body is more prone to attract negative energy at time . We should avoid going to unknown places and near the death body during that time . Our body’s immunity system also lowers during those days , hence we should take precautions. . We should avoid having sex during menstruation and should take rest . Let’s spread awareness and knowledge about the spiritual , scientific and cultural significance of menstrual health so that the boundaries of discrimination can be broken and we will have a better environment to thrive .