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Foods with powerful positive energy and how to use them

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Mar 25, 2022, 21:00 IST
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​Foods that remove negative energy!


While the world is seeking positivity and motivation all around them, the answer to this may be hidden in the kitchen shelves. This may sound unbelievable, but scholars and healing experts believe that much like everything in the universe, foods too have a life and are full of powerful energies. These common day-to-day foods have been a quintessential part of the Indian traditions and have been used in several Indian rituals. It is believed that adding these foods in the given way can kick out the negativity and spread happiness and positivity in life. Read on to know more!

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Mustard seeds

It is believed that scattering mustard seeds around the house can ward off negative energy and bring positivity into the family.

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Lemon

Traditionally, lemon is used in several ways to keep negative energies at bay. It is believed that keeping a glass of water and lemon around the office desk can help in absorbing negative energy and increases positivity in the work environment.

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​Salt


It is believed that salt has the power to absorb negative energies, this is the reason why keeping a bowl full of salt at the corner of the house can help in removing the negativity and evil powers.

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​Red Chilies


Another common food used in day-to-day Indian cooking, but healing experts believe that this food has immense power to remove negative energy or evil influence. It is said that rotating burnt chilies around the affected person helps in removing the negative energy.

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​Turmeric


Turmeric is often used in Hindu rituals as it is believed that this traditional Indian spice brings positivity, happiness and has the power to ward off any negative influence. This is the reason why Lord Ganesh’s tilak is incomplete with Haldi and Kumkum.

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​White rice


White rice also known as Arwa chawal is believed to be a powerful source of energy and this is why it is used in Hindu rituals and festivals. Also white rice is used to prepare kheer, which according to the Hindi culture is believed to be God’s own food.

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