Why did Shri Krishna call Peepal the best?
In Indian culture, Peepal is a divine tree, with the touch of its satvik effect, the inner consciousness becomes thrilled and happy. Peepal tree has been especially revered among the Indian people since ancient times. In the texts, Peepal has been described as a direct deity.
It is described in Skandapuran that Vishnu resides in the root of Ashwattha (peepal), Keshav in the trunk, Narayan in the branches, Shrihar in the leaves and Achyuta along with all the gods always reside in the fruits. Peepal is a living and fully embodied form of Lord Vishnu. He is the seeker of all desires. Its shelter quenches all the sins of man.
Lord Krishna says-
अश्वत्थ: सर्ववृक्षाणाम् (Ashwaththa: Sarvavrikshanam)
That means, among all the trees, I am the Peepal tree. God himself has expressed the divinity and divinity of Peepal by giving his comparison with it. It is described in the scriptures that
अश्वत्थ: पूजितो यत्र पूजिता:सर्व देवता:।
Ashwath: Worship Yatra Poojita: Sarva Devta.)
That is, by worshiping the Peepal tree, all the gods themselves get worshipped. The lineage of the one who plants Peepal tree is never destroyed. Those who serve the people attain salvation. People all over India have faith in Peepal. This tree of reverence, faith, belief and devotion really has great power. The sacred and revered Peepal tree is full of charitable properties. The Peepal tree cures the diseases of bile and phlegm.
Medicines reside in every particle of Peepal tree. Peepal can be considered the best among the trees that purify life air i.e. oxygen. Peepal has proved to be very beneficial in lung diseases like tuberculosis, asthma, cough and diseases like leprosy, plague, fistula etc.
Peepal milk – Peepal milk is a quick blood purifier, pain reliever and absorbent. The color of milk is white. Peepal milk cures many eye diseases. Applying a small amount of the milk that comes out after breaking Peepal leaves or twigs with a cotton swab every day provides relief from eye diseases like watering, loose stools, blisters, pain in the eyes and redness of the eyes etc.
Peepal twigs – Make teeth from peepal twigs. Brushing Peepal tree daily is beneficial. If you are of Pitta nature then this Datun will be especially beneficial for you. Peepal’s teeth provide relief in dental diseases like tooth decay, swelling of gums, pus or bleeding, yellowing of teeth, loose teeth etc. Peepal tooth removes bad breath and also improves eyesight.
