Breaking a coconut and offering its water symbolizes purification of the self, heart and soul.
In Hindu religious belief, coconut is considered a symbol of three gods – Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Coconut water also has special significance in Hindu religion. It is believed that coconut water removes both negative energy and Vaastu defects from the house. While laying the foundation of any work, people first start by breaking a coconut. Apart from this, coconut is breaking before starting any new venture or business. It is believed that by doing this, problems remain away and work becomes successful.
According to mythology, when Lord Vishnu came to earth he brought Goddess Lakshmi, a coconut tree and Kamdhenu cow for the welfare of mankind. Therefore, it is auspicious to break a coconut while performing puja.
Benefits of Coconut Breaking
1. It is also believed that humans who wanted to get rid of their bad karma would assume coconut as head and offer it to God by breaking it
2. To fullfull your all desire.
3. Offering coconut symbolises offering your own self to the god
4. The act of breaking a coconut is not just a ritual but has a whole emotion attached to it. This ritual is said to attract prosperity and even resolve money-related problems.
5. The mind becomes fresh, peaceful thoughts approach, and all the struggles of the life gets disposed.
6. The negative vibrations also get removed from life.
