Right-sided Conch Shell : DakshinaVarti Shankh
A majority of conch shells open on the left side, i.e., they are formed anti-clockwise. In contrast, those that open on the right side, i.e., formed clockwise, are rare, but very auspicious to keep in homes. These are expensive. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi resides permanently in white conch shells that open on the right side (Dakshinavarti shankh). Both, Goddess Lakshmi and the right-sided conch shell have their origin in the sea and are believed to have the same father. A right-sided conch shell is considered the younger brother of Goddess Lakshmi.
The glory of a right-sided conch shell has been described in Hindu Scriptures.
“In whatever home you find white right-sided conch shells, happiness and well-being shall always be there. Goddess Lakshmi lives there. In whatever home one uses sandalwood, camphor,flowers,rice and other items to offer prayers regularly that home shall be fortunate and prosperous like Krishna.”
It is believed that whoever owns a pair of right-sided conch shells shall always hold exalted positions and be successful in whatever he does. Misery and failure keep away. Daily reverence and methodical offering of prayers to it shall bring success and fulfilment. When it is placed in a shop, it promotes success in business. At home, it attracts wealth and happiness. Placed with foodgrains, it promotes prosperity. It is truly a symbol of glory and prosperity.
In the Lakshmi Samhita, it is described as capable of attracting wealth and success. Maharishi Vishwamitra notes that to attract prosperity and hapiness, this conch shell is incomparable.
Maharishi Markanday has explained that on all occasions when one prays to Lakshmi, the right-sided conch (DakshinaVarti Shankh) shell gives ample testimony of its ability to attract wealth and prosperity.
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