Our rishis and munis studied different plants and trees, and various other aspects of nature in depth. They found that the coconut was the most auspicious fruit, as it has the potency to draw divine vibrations from the outer world . For this reason, it is also known as shriphal or ‘divine fruit’. When the coconut is broken by smashing it on the ground, one can hear a sound similar to that of the monosyllabic mantra, ‘phut’, which can ward off the ill effects of an evil eye. The coconut is one of the most common offerings in a temple. The shape of this fruit is akin to a human head with three eyes. When it is to be offered to a deity, it should be offered with the eye side facing the deity as this is the sensitive side of the fruit that can receive divine vibes from the idol . According to legend, the coconut was created by the rishi Vishwamitra . coconut water, like Gangajal, is deemed sacred. It is sprinkled to remove the negativity of an affected area and also to purify a place....