Significance of Supari (Betel Nut) In Puja

Whenever we plan a Pooja, Havan, any Mangal Karya (auspicious event), or any ancestry rituals, the next important item in the pooja material list after Haldi-Kumkum is the humble Supari.
Have you ever wondered, “Why Supari has gained such importance in the Hindu rituals?” Let’s get to know about the properties, origin, and use of Supari.

Supari, also known as Pugifal in the Sanskrit language and Betel or Areca Nut in English, is an important item used in ritualistic Pooja and everyday life. Supari is the fruit of the Areca Palm tree which is either rounded or conical in shape, white in colour and woody in texture, astringent in taste, and hard to break.

The properties of Supari have given it a higher rank amongst all fruits. The Supari tree is one of the Kalpavruksha groups — every part of the tree is useful and nothing goes waste.

The hardness of the fruit is a result of the tight bonding of its particles; the adhesive power of the bonding agent in the Supari fruit is very strong. Supari is called Varshaayu fal, meaning, ‘the fruit which takes one year to ripe’. Hence, all the 3 seasons have given their sanskar (quality) to the fruit. It is also considered that the fruit survives all the seasons as it has high energy content, which indicates loyalty, commitment, strong bond, complete usefulness.

The time of origin and usage of Supari in religious ceremonies is unclear but some references can be found in Ayurveda. It is mentioned, in Ayurveda, that the astringent taste is Kapha naashak (Cough destroyer) however, it can also increase Vaat dosh when consumed excessively. Supari has high fiber content, which helps reduce cholesterol and maintain calcium content. Supari is also used as Mukh Shudhi – chewing a small piece of Supari helps in digestion and reduces excess saliva.

Supari is given such significance that it can represent an idol of Lord Ganesha in pooja and can also represent a wife’s presence at a religious ritual. It is believed that the small and conical-shaped (Shikhar) Supari is considered auspicious for the rituals/pooja as its conical shape attracts positive energy. The one used for consumption is usually big and round in shape. Due to its perfect nature, Supari is used as a representative of gods in a ritual. This is seen as a form of attendance or blessing of the gods required for the pooja. It also saves space, even though coconuts are given a sacred position in a pooja, supari is used in places to mimic the function of an idol, and hence give the pooja an arranged look.

Hence, we can consider that, it could be due to these beneficial properties of Supari, it holds a symbolic representation in rituals and takes the form of deities. The number of the Supari required for the Pooja will vary according to the type of the pooja or ritual but the importance of the Supari remains unchanged.

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Part 8 – Naadi Kuta (Goona Milan)

Part 8 - Naadi Kuta (Goona Milan)

Naadi is the last and most important Kuta in the series of Ashtakuta. From the 36 Goonas or points of Ashtakuta maximum points contributed by each Kuta are 01 by Varna Kuta, 02 by Vashya, 03 by Tara Kuta, 04 by Yoni Kuta, 05 by Graha Maitri Kuta, 06 by Gana Kuta, 07 by Rashi Kuta and 08 by Nadi Kuta.

Naadi was meant to mainly show the success of marital life and provide an insight about the progeny in the future. To understand its significance in our life and how it affects us, Astrology is the best medium, whose systems are designed to be friendly to the layman.

There are three kinds of Nadi – Adya Naadi, Madhya Naadi, and Antya Naadi. Each of these has been assigned to one of the 27 Nakshatras. Each Naadi claims 9 Nakshatras, hence out of 27 Nakshatras 09 fall under Adya Naadi, 09 under Madhya Naadi and 09 under Antya Naadi. Adya Naadi represents Vaata (air) element. Madhya Naadi represents Pitta (fire) element. Antya Naadi represents Kapha (water) element.

The three Naadi types were derived from the qualities, characteristics and biological patterns of the Nakshatras, and each type was associated with a particular bodily fluid called Tridosha (Vaata/Kapha/Pitta). These fluids are present in every human body but one is more influential than the other two. The combination of the Nakshatra and the Tridosha balance define Physiological health as well as the behaviour of a person. Based on this, the genealogy system was studied and salient factors begetting a healthy child were laid out by our sages.

The house in the birth chart where the Moon is placed in the Nakshatra explains the type of Naadi applicable to the native. The only rule for marriage matching in Naadi Kuta is that the Naadi of Bride and Groom must not be the same like Adya-Adya or Madhya-Madhya or Antya-Antya. The Naadi of both Bride and Groom should be different to score points under this Kuta.

When the Naadi of both Bride and Groom are the same then Ek-Naadi Dosh forms. Few antidotes are given in case of Ek-Naadi Dosh. The Dosh is nullified if Bride’s and Groom’s Nakshatra are same but in different Pada (Charan) or Same Nakshatra but in different Rashi or Same Rashi but in different Nakshatra.