Objects and places insulated from time

Some places are good, what are called phalne wali, while some have a bad or evil aura or influences and are considered nahusat wali. Similarly, objects too have good or evil influences and powers, especially relics found in ancient places or associated with mythological stories. That is how good luck charms, charms for protection and so on came into existence.

But how can an object have so much influence, especially after long periods spanning centuries? It is because powerful energies are trapped inside such objects, insulated from time, and continue to reside in them till removed or released. Sometimes these energies are trapped because of powerful events that took place, and sometimes they are made to enter an object through mantras or sadhnas. If you are familiar with the process of praan pratishta in a murti at the time of it sthapna, then you will easily understand how an object can be imbued with praan or life.

There are innumerable instances on record where an object has protected a person or a house from ill luck but when it has got lost or the person stops wearing it or keeping it with him/ her for any reason, very bad results have followed. And this happens not just in India, but globally. To give an example of one amongst many cases of global celebrities, there was the case of Ernest Hemingway, the famous writer. For 11 years, he kept with him a horse chestnut that was gifted to him by his editor and his literary achievements saw great consolidation. After 11 years, he returned the horse chestnut to his editor and soon afterwards he committed suicide. It has been speculated by other celebrities that he may not have committed suicide if he had kept the horse chestnut.

The more ancient an object or relic, the more powerful it is supposed to be. For example, cases connected with the more than 5000 year old mummies of the Egyptian Pharaohs are clear cut. It is on record that a paperweight given to Sir Bruce Ingham, a friend of the well known archeologist, Howard Carter, was composed of a mummified hand with its wrist adorned with a scarab bracelet marked with, “Cursed be he who moves my body. To him shall come fire, water and pestilence.” Soon after receiving the gift, Ingram’s house burned down, followed by a flood when it was rebuilt. Carter did not believe in curses and superstitions, but he himself and others like Zahi Hawass, a celebrated archeologist who served as Egypt’s Minister of Antiquities, wrote about some very strange first hand paranormal/supernatural experiences linked with the Egyptian tombs.

While there are well substantiated paranormal/supernatural links between objects and places, not all of them are evil. There are for example, many amazing stories of the Cintamani Stone, believed to be a relic of Lord Buddha. In addition to representing Buddhist values and teachings, the stone is widely supposed to possess the power to grant wishes. However, though it is said to be lost somewhere in Southeast Asia, no concrete evidence of its existence has ever been found. The Cintamani Stone is the Oriental equivalent of the Philosopher’s Stone, which itself has very interesting associations.

According to Encyclopedia Britannica, in Western alchemy, the Philosopher’s Stone is, “… an unknown substance, also called “the tincture” or “the powder,” sought by alchemists for its supposed ability to transform base metals into precious ones, especially gold and silver. Alchemists also believed that an elixir of life could be derived from it. In as much as alchemy was concerned with the perfection of the human soul, the philosopher’s stone was thought to cure illnesses, prolong life, and bring about spiritual revitalization…”

There are also many objects and relics with fascinating histories which can be found even today in museums and elsewhere. The legendary Japanese Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi — Grass Cutting Sword — for instance, is supposed to be housed since 686 AD at the Atsuta Shrine as one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan. According to Japanese legend, this sword was found inside of the tail of a monster, and has the ability to control the wind. However, the monks responsible for its safety have so far, not permitted public viewing.

Here in India too, there are many ancient places with good as well as evil associations. At the Ranthanmbore fort in Rajasthan there is a mummified head of a beheaded historical figure. The guide warns you not to pick up anything from this spot, not even a small stone as a memento otherwise evil influences will follow you.

Lakhamandal in Jaunsar Bawar in Uttarakhand has an ancient history linked to the Mahabharata. Its temple and museum are protected by the Archeological of Survey of India. While ploughing, several villagers have come across buried treasure — usually gold and silver coins — and invariably they have died within a few months, haunted by supernatural forces. Only one survived, and that too because he reburied the treasure after supernatural forces began troubling him. But in opening the treasure, he had released energies that should not have been disturbed, and even though he escaped death, he was crippled for life. These are two examples amongst many, many more.

Objects like stones or metal artifacts or earthen handis, metal boxes or wells or trees are often used to trap evil energies or spirits. It is therefore important not to disturb these as the evil inside them can be set free and cause a lot of harm, including death. If the energies trapped inside an object are evil, and get released for any reason, controlling them is very difficult and can only be done by somebody who is highly evolved or has links with and knowledge of the supernatural.

What are the precautions to avoid disturbing unknown energies and releasing evil influences ? You should avoid touching or picking up anything that is not yours unless it is handed to you by a person in authority. When visiting old places, try and avoid picking up any object as a memento and do not open any doors which are closed. Even if you have bought something from a genuine antiques shop, have it checked out by somebody familiar with paranormal phenomena. If you are gifted something which is giving you strange vibrations, have that checked out too by a paranormal expert.