Why are brass utensils considered sacred? For what purposes can they be used?

Brass Utensils Benefits: Brass utensils are considered sacred for all religious rituals including worship. But can we use it for eating or cooking food on normal days?

 

 

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Utensils made of brass metal are used for worship in almost all houses. In Ayurveda, a section of the Vedas, brass utensils are said to be the favourite of Lord Dhanvantari. Apart from this, there is a story in Mahabharata that Surya had given a brass Akshaya Patra to Draupadi as a boon.

 

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The importance of brass utensils has been described in astrology, religious scriptures and Ayurveda. According to astrology, brass is related to Dev Guru Brihaspati.

 

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Brass utensils are used in almost all religious and auspicious activities, starting from kanyadaan, offering milk on Shivling and offering food to God.

 

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Brass utensils are used from birth to death. For these reasons, brass utensils are considered pure and sacred. But apart from this, can we use brass utensils for everyday cooking and is it right?

 

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Brass is considered good from the health point of view. The food prepared in it is not only tasty but also provides health and energy to the body. It is also stronger than other utensils.

 

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Brass utensils are pure. But if you are using it for daily use then avoid making or eating curd, buttermilk, lassi, pickles, milk or sour or acidic substances in it.