When I went to the Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan, India, in 2018, the Chief Priest told us that they ring their bells every day before their rituals.
I love the sound of bells, and often ring mine before or after a Tantra session, as part of my opening and closing rituals.
Here are some of the reasons why a bell is rung in a temple:
Ringing bell in Jain temples
- To wake you up
- For left and right brain harmony
- To balance your chakras
- De-stressing
- To get rid of insects
- To drown out other noise
- It creates higher vibrations in your body
- Cleanses mind of external distractions
- and can make the heavenly beings aware of your entrance to temple.
Church bells are rung to
- Advise people to come to the service of worship
- Call the community together
- Give alarm or notice of invasion
- Announce time of day
- Drive out demons and bad spirits.
Bells chime for ceremonies – weddings, funerals or other announcements.
Altar bells are also rung at different times in the service to signify special events.
I have always loved the sounds of bells – small tinkling sounds, as on a bicycle, on a shop door, a house bell (ding dong!), and the bigger, deeper temple bells and the deep gongs of Tibetan Japanese and Buddhist and other Asian countries.
Church bells and the musical carillons still ring in some places – eg Hobart in Tasmania and Perth in Western Australia.
Some people can remember the old school bell which called them to study! Ships also used bells for communication since ancient times..
Musical Bells
Many songs and music, particularly spiritual music from both Eastern and Western civilisations, have bells ringing, gongs sounding, to create a sense of peace and tranquility. Karunesh is a musician who uses a lot of bells and gongs in his music. Tubular bells are another type of musical genius.
All these resonate with your energy, giving some or all of the effects above. They stimulate your energy or vibration, and can calm your mind, energise your body and increase your awareness for peace.
Sounds of Bells
The sound of a bell is a sacred sound, which can awaken your spirit or soul, balance your chakras and uplift your energy and vibration.
DING
DONG
Why not add the chime of a bell to your meditation ritual or practice?
Here is a Womens blessing and chant from the Chief Priest at Ranakpur Jain Temple.
More about my Indian Tour in 2018 HERE.
