How does it look
It’s a large semi-evergreen tree with heavy and wide trunk. The tree can grow up to 30 metres (98 ft). It has light gray bark which is smooth and peels in patches. The leaves are long and are heart-shaped with tapering tips. It produces fruits which are look like small balls and is purple when ripe.
Where is it found
You can find this in Indian subcontinent, south-west China and Indochina. Mostly because the atmospheric conditions in these places favours its growth.
Certain reasons, why is it considered to be the most sacred tree
-- In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says, “I am the Peepal tree(ashvattha) among the trees. Hence people
consider it to be Lord Vishnu.
-- It is believed that in the tree there reside – The Trimurti
-- The roots being Brahma
-- The trunk Vishnu and
-- The leaves Shiva
-- Said to be the abode of God and our ancestors.
-- Is a source of energy and eradicates negative vibes.
-- Well known for its healing qualities. (medicinal values)
-- Considered to be a source of good health, luck, fortune, child birth, wisdom.
Which sectors of your life can change by its worship
-- Marriage (removes all the unnecessary troubles in your marriage)
-- Children (helpful for the growth and development of your children)
-- Makes you a better human being by bringing stability in thoughts and action.
-- Improve the money inflow (develop your business or upgrade you job skills).
-- Brings in luck, fortune and intelligence.
-- Health (Eradicate all health related issues or disorders)
-- Horoscope issues can be resolved. (eg: Mangal dosh, Navagrah badha, Shani sadesati, Rahu and Ketu
issues)
Things to do according to the grahs prevailing in your life
Moon: Take bath after putting the wood of Peepal tree in your bathing water.
Mangal grah: Offer water from copper vessel and take 8 rounds of the divine tree.
Mercury: Offer green lentil (masoor) on Wednesday and take 3 rounds around the tree. Along with that offer a
diya of chameli oil.
Jupiter: Exploit the colour yellow. On a Thursady offer yellow sweets, turmeric water, and yellow flowers. Offer a mix of milk and water to a Peepal tree during evening.
Rahu: Offer honey to the tree on Saturday.
Ketu: Offer gangajal and light a Deepak of alsi oil.
Shani: On every Saturday offer jaggery water mixed with raw milk, light up incense stick and go around the tree 7 times, light diya with mustard oil in the evening.