Why Do Hindus Break a Coconut Before Pooja?
The Coconut Who Compared Himself to Lord Shiva — A Simple Spiritual Story Once upon a time, a coconut sat proudly in a temple basket, waiting to be offered during a pooja. Looking at his three dark marks and rough fibers, he thought,“I look just like Lord Shiva! I must be as great as Him.” At that moment, Lord Shiva appeared with a gentle smile. “So you believe you are like me?” Shiva asked. “Yes,” said the coconut proudly. “I have three eyes like you, hair like you, and water like the sacred...
