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A coconut is homologous to the individual. According to Hinduism an individual consists of 3 bodies (śarīras)With respect, what is the significance of breaking the coconut in your faith.
- sthūla śarīra — gross physical body represented by the external husk of the coconut
- sūkṣma śarīra — subtle or astral body consisting of the mind, emotions etc. represented by the white kernel
- kāraṇa śarīra — causal body consisting of the seeds of subliminal latent impressions (saṁskāras) the cause of rebirth represented by the water inside.
Coconuts are broken for two reasons:-
The breaking of the coconut as an act of sacrifice - self-sacrifice for the welfare of all beings. We hope and pray that we may use this human birth to benefit others and for the service of all beings (sarva-bhūta-hita).
As a sacrifice to the elementals (bhūtas) for the removal of negative and obstructing forces of chaos - bhūta-bali