Bhoot/Bhut: About which one hears normally and occasionally.

A bhoot or bhut is a supernatural creature, usually the ghost of

a deceased person, usually considered to be perturbed and restless due to some factor that prevents them from moving on nirvana,
or heaven or hell. This could be a violent death, unsettled matters in their lives, or simply the failure of their survivors to perform
proper funerals. Bhoots are able to alter and assume forms of various animals at will, but are usually seen in human form. However,
their feet often reveal them to be ghosts, as they are backwards facing. As the earth is regarded as sacred or semi-sacred in many
traditions of the Indian subcontinent, bhoots go to lengths to avoid contact with it, often floating above it, either imperceptibly or up to
a foot above. Bhoots cast no shadows, and speak with a nasal twang. They often lurk on specific trees and prefer to appear in white
clothing. Sometimes bhoots haunt specific houses (the so-called bhoot banglas, i.e. bhoot bungalows), which are typically places
where they were killed or which have some other significance to the bhoot. They are said to seek out milk and immerse themselves
in it. Consuming bhoot-contaminated milk is considered a typical route for bhoot-possession of humans, which has also been a
frequent plot element in stories. In many regions, bhoots are supposed to fear water and steel or iron objects, so keeping those
nearby is believed to scare them off. The scent of burnt turmeric is also said to ward them off. As is typical of ghosts throughout the
world, invoking the name of holy figures and deities is also said to repel bhoots. In some regions, sprinkling earth on oneself is said
to shield against bhoots. According to Hindu mythology, the soul cannot be destroyed by any means. As a bhoot is just a deceased,
lost, or angry soul, the Hindu exorcists do not (or cannot) destroy them, but in turn performs a ritual according to the Atharva
Veda called atma-shanti which is just a modified death anniversary done by those haunted by the bhoot; to promise it that
everything in the power of them would be done to either assure the rebirth of the bhoot or finish the works left incomplete by
the bhoot (or both). Thus the bhoot gets what it wants and would stop troubling those haunted by it forever.
The Bhutas, spirits of defied heroes, of fierce and evil beings, of Hindu deities and of animals, etc., are wrongly referred to as
"ghosts" or "demons" and, in fact, are protective and benevolent beings. Though it is true that they can cause harm in their violent
forms, as they are extremely powerful, they can be pacified through worshiping or offerings referred to as Bhuta Aradhana.

Churel: A Churel is a female ghost of South Asian folklore and well known in North India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The word
"churel" is also used colloquially for a witch. Women who die in childbirth or pregnancy due to the negligence of her relatives are
often described turning into churels, who return to seek their vendetta and suck the blood of their male relatives. The churel is
described to have a hideous and terrible appearance; however she appears in the devious disguise of a youthful, beautiful maiden
to lure young men. She drains their blood, semen, and virility, transforming them into aged men. She dwells and prowls in places
associated with death and filth. Various precautions are advised to avoid a churel. The best solution is to prevent the creation of a
churel. Special rituals are performed in the burial of any woman who is likely to become a churel. The corpse may be bound or
protective nails or structures used to restrict the would-be churel to her burial grounds. Measures are undertaken so that at least the
churel does not find her way back to her house to torment her family. The spirit is said to be of a woman who died either in
childbirth, in pregnancy or during her menstruation, in a state of ritual impurity. Churels are created especially when the pregnant
woman dies in the five-day Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. In western India especially Gujarat, any woman who dies an unnatural
death is believed to turn into a churel, also known as jakihn, jakhai, mukai, nagulai and alvantin. Originally, it was believed that only
a low-caste woman turns to a churel. Three types of churels are mentioned.

Poshi Churels are those who did not enjoy sexual pleasures, so they "fondle" children, but serve their husbands.

Soshi Churels, the most commonly described churels, are neglected and harassed by their relatives in life so they return after
death to drain the blood of the men of their family.

Toshi Churels are still bonded to their loving husbands, and bring him joy. The true form of a churel is described as a hideous
creature with long sagging breasts and unkempt hair. Often, her feet are backward; her toes in the back and heel in the front.
Sometimes, she is described roaming naked. She may have a pot belly, claw-like hands, and scruffy and long pubic hair. She has
an unnaturally long and thick black tongue and thick, rough lips; though sometimes she is reported as having no mouth at all.

Sometimes, churels are described to have pig faces with large fangs or human-like faces with sharp tusks. However, a churel may
be a shape-shifter. She assumes the form of a beautiful young woman, with her head covered and carrying a lantern to charm any
man. Churels are most often reported in and around graveyards, cemeteries, tombs, and abandoned battlefields, thresholds of
houses, crossroads, toilets and squalid places. A woman ill-treated by her family or who died in childbirth as she was not cared well
by her relatives, returns as a churel to haunt the family and sucks dry the blood of the male members. Filled with vengeance and
fury, she starts with the youngest male in the family, enticing him and sapping his life force and youth by draining his blood, turning
him into an old man. Once her vendetta is fulfilled, she moves on to other men. The best solution prescribed to avoid a churel is to
prevent her creation. This means taking good care of the pregnant woman. However, if the woman dies, the creation of a churel can
be still prevented. The forming of a churel is prevented by burying the corpse of any woman who is likely to become one, instead of
the usual Hindu cremation. Rites and rituals of her burial should be performed with utmost care. The woman should be remembered
in songs and prayers. Sometimes, she may be buried face down. Precautionary measures are taken even if the woman transforms
into a churel. The corpse may be carried out of the house from the side door, rather than the front door so that the deceased does
not find her way back in the house. Some families would sprinkle mustard or millet seeds on the grave to ensure that the churel
does not visit the old family house. The churel is believed to spend her time counting the seeds, so she does not come back to
avenge her death. Mustard seeds and/or cotton wool may be scattered through the funeral procession to the burial grounds, which
are generally outside the village boundaries. The churel is believed to return to her house only if she manages to collect all of the
scattered seeds or wool. Measures were taken to restrain the churel to her burial grounds. Four nails are fixed at the four corners of
the burial site and red flowers are planted on it. Iron nails were also driven on the house's threshold or at the end of the street in the
village boundary that the funeral precession travels. The corpse may also be bound to restrict the churel's movement. In Punjab, a
woman who died during childbirth had her hands and feet nailed, her feet shackled in chains and red pepper smeared in her eyes.
Some may even break her legs and turn her feet backwards, chain the big toes together or tie the feet in iron rings. Sometimes,
instead of the corpse, the legs on the cot on which the death happened are bound under the bier. However, in some cases an
exorcism has been needed over the burial site. Hindu priests use prayers, incense and offerings to drive her off, but this is not a
permanent solution. The churel may return months or years later. "Stonehenge-like structures" are built at the entrances of villages
in the south, to prevent churels entering the village.

Pret / Preta: Those people who die due to family torture or those whose cremation has not been done properly. It is a type
of supernatural being undergoing suffering greater than that of humans, particularly an extreme level of hunger and thirst. Preta is
often translated into English as "hungry ghost". Pretas are believed to have been false, corrupted, compulsive, deceitful, jealous or
greedy people in a previous life. As a result of their deeds, they are afflicted with an insatiable hunger for a particular substance or
object. Traditionally, this is something repugnant or humiliating, such as corpse or feces, though in more recent stories, it can be
anything, however bizarre. The Sanskrit term Preta means "departed, deceased, a dead person", literally "gone forth, departed". In
Classical Sanskrit, the term refers to the spirit of any dead person, but especially before the obsequial rites are performed, but also
more narrowly to a ghost or evil being. Pretas are invisible to the human eye, but some believe they can be discerned by humans in
certain mental states. They are described as human-like, but with sunken, mummified skin, narrow limbs, enormously distended
bellies and long, thin necks. This appearance is a metaphor for their mental situation: they have enormous appetites, signified by
their gigantic bellies, but a very limited ability to satisfy those appetites, symbolized by their slender necks. Pretas dwell in the waste
and desert places of the earth, and vary in situation according to their past deeds. Some of them can eat a little, but find it very
difficult to find food or drink. Others can find food and drink, but find it very difficult to swallow. Others find that the food they eat
seems to burst into flames as they swallow it. Others see something edible or drinkable and desire it but it withers or dries up before
their eyes. As a result, they are always hungry. In addition to hunger, Pretas suffer from immoderate heat and cold; they find that
even the moon scorches them in the summer, while the sun freezes them in the winter. The sufferings of the Pretas often resemble
those of the dwellers in hell, and the two types of being are easily confused. The simplest distinction is that beings in hell are
confined to their subterranean world, while Pretas are free to move about. Pretas are generally seen as little more than nuisances to
mortals unless their longing is directed toward something vital, such as blood. However, in some traditions, Pretas try to prevent
others from satisfying their own desires by means of magic, illusions, or disguises. They can also turn invisible or change their faces
to frighten mortals. In Hinduism Pretas are very real beings. They are a form, a body consisting only of air and Akaash (Sky or Black
matter or space), two of the five elements which constitutes a body on Earth or any other planet i.e. Air, Water, Dark Matter (Space),
Fire and Earth. There are other forms as per the Karma or actions of previous lives where a soul takes birth in bodies resembling
human forms or forms of the main intelligent entity in a planet, but with a unique difference that is absence of one to three elements.
In Hinduism an Atma or Soul is bound to take rebirth after death in a body composed of five or more elements. A soul in transient
mode is pure and its existence is comparable to that of a Deva (divine being) but in the last form of physical birth. The elements
except Akaash or Sky or Black matter as defined is the common constituent throughout the Universe and the balance four are
common to the properties of the planets or stars or places of birth. This is the reason that Pretas cannot eat or drink as the rest of
the three elements (Earth, Fire, and Water) are missing hence no digestion or physical intake is possible for them.
Pishacha (m) / Pischachini (f): They are flesh-eating demons typically associated with being feminine. According to Hinduism,
their origin is obscure, although some believe that they were created by Lord Brahma (The Creator). They have been described to
have a dark complexion with bulging veins and protruding, red eyes. They are believed to have their own languages, known
as Paici. They like darkness and traditionally are depicted as haunting cremation grounds along with other monsters
like Bhutas and Vetalas. Pishachas have the power to assume different forms at will, and may also become invisible. They feed on
human energies. Sometimes, they possess human beings and alter their thoughts, and the victims are afflicted with a variety of
maladies and abnormalities like insanity. Certain mantras are supposed to cure such afflicted persons, and drive away the Pishacha
which may have possessed that particular human being. In order to keep the Pishacha away, they are given their share of offerings
during certain religious functions and festivals. The female Pishacha is called "Pischachini", which is described to have a hideous
and terrible appearance; however she appears in the devious disguise of a youthful, beautiful maiden to lure young men. She drains
their blood, semen, and virility. She dwells and prowls in places associated with death and filth. They are similar to the western
concept of vampires. They possess a great deal of mystical knowledge and arcane and are often captured by sorcerers for their
greed. They are almost impossible to destroy. Their physical form can be damaged but their spirit will continue to haunt that area.
A Pishacha can attack any human within five miles of its interred body. The target must be asleep, and usually the young are
favored over their elders; the target may be either male or female. Once a Pishacha has attacked a particular target, it will continue
to attack that same target until the target dies. Once the Pishacha has located a sleeping target, it begins to consume the victims
breath as he or she exhales. Anyone observing the target will see his or her chest rising and falling with each breath, but no flow of
air can be discerned emerging from the victims nose or mouth.

Karna (Ear) Pischachini is a female form of Pishacha. With proper guidance and rituals one can control Karna Pischachini who will
sit on his shoulder and wispier the past, present & future of any individual in the ear of her master. The narration will be done only
when he keeps his/her palm on the ear. Attaining the control over this entity is not advisable for an ordinary man as it poses great
threat of life. It is advisable that the person should follow celibacy and avoid any contact with his family members. An unsuccessful
attempt in the ritual can make the Pischachini seek revenge over the person. A successful attempt will fulfill all the wishes. The ritual
is performed on the midnight of waning crescent moon. After the ritual is completed the Karna Pischachini appears before the
individual. She asks for 3 promises which her would be master should compulsorily follow.
A) Not revealing her existence in his life to anyone.
B) Satisfying only her sexual needs like a loyal husband & treating her as his wife.
C) By always listening to her narrations & by following them.
Violation of any of the above promises or simply abandoning her leads to deadly results. As mentioned her characteristics are
identical to a Churel. The ritual ends with offering a necklace which is made from bones a lady who died during her pregnancy. The
offering signifies the persons agreement of 3 promises. After which she is only visible to her master. The Karna Pischachini is
considered being like a poison which makes its way from the ears and finally spreading throughout the mind & body. She destroys
the persons morals by making him addicted to toxic substances like alcohol & drugs. She also makes him a bad individual & anti-
social which eventually force him to boycott his family & relatives. Being able to predict the future definitely transforms him into an
expert gambler. But there is no room for error; one single mistake can make him loose his life. The installation & worship of Lord
Narasimha Idol is said to drive her away.

Jala (water) Pishachas: Jala Pishachas are spirits of people who die accidentally in water. That's why people who are
possessed by water spirit have high tendency to be near water all the time. This Pishacha lives inside any static (not moving) water
body like pond, lake, water tank, etc. It pulls the leg of the human being to drown him/her. In order to free one from the evil effects
of this entity one should recite a very powerful prayer of Lord Vishnu known as "Sudarshana Mantra twice every daily for 30 days.

Nar Pishacha:
Rakta Pishacha:
Brahma Pishacha:
 Hadal: The harmless souls. 1. Introduction

The female goblin (haal) is the fourth in the hierarchy of ghosts in ascending order, as per their spiritual strength.
Their relative spiritual strength is 1000, compared to that of a common ghost, which is 1. Refer to the article on
Types of ghosts. About 2% of the worlds population is affected or possessed by them in the present times, and will
be so right up to 2025. Considering that a lower percentage of the worlds population is affected by them, we have
given only a brief list of their salient features.

3. Salient features of the female goblin

They have a strong odour around them, like that of a rotten egg.

Generally, they affect the person without possessing him or her, i.e. they do not enter the body of an individual.

They can make anything disappear by using a mantra.

Their main job is to provide material required for doing black magic, for example bones, skulls etc. to the subtle-
sorcerers (mntriks) for their rituals, by digging out bodies in the cemetery.

Female goblins work under jakhin, another type of ghost.

4. Remedies

Chanting the Name of God as per their religion of birth or as advised by a Saint is the remedy to get relief from
distress by the female goblin (hadal). Chanting should happen along with progressively higher levels of spiritual
practice such as company of the Absolute Truth (satsang), service unto the Absolute Truth (satsv), etc.

Note: The spiritual level of the spiritual healer has to be at least 20% more than the ghost affecting or possessing the
person he or she is trying to heal. When one is treated with external spiritual remedies one feels better for some time,
but to get rid of this distress (which, in many cases, follows us from many births) permanently, it is important to
do spiritual practice and generate continuous and lasting positivity first hand within us. Only then is it possible to get a
permanent cure. If one complements the spiritual healing with chanting during spiritual healing, then the distress is
overcome in a shorter time.

Chetkin: Witches who hypnotize people and kill them through accidents.

Mumie: Ghosts prevalent in certain Mumbai homes

Virikas: Souls hidden in dense forests and make weird noises.

Mohini: Souls deceived in love

Shakini: Women who die a few days after their wedding in an accident become Shakini. These are believed to
be dangerous.

Dakini: Mixture of mohini and Shakini is Dakini.

Kutti Chetan: Childs soul controlled by tantriks.

Brhamodoityas: Prevalent in Bengal, cursed souls of Brahmins.

Sankodhoktas: Prevalent in Bengal, head chopped souls of the people killed in train accident.

Nishi: Prevalent in Bengal, the guiding spirit in the dark.

Kolli Deva: Prevalent in Karnataka, souls wandering in forests with flashlight in hand.

Kallurti: Prevalent in Karnataka, modern souls

Kichchin: Prevalent in Bihar, lust-hungry soul

Pandubba: Prevalent in Bihar, the souls of dead people drowned in river

Chudail: Prevalent in northern India, souls hanging from banyan trees and killing passers

Bura Dangoria: Prevalent in Assam, spirit wearing white dress and turban riding a horse

Baak: Prevalent in Assam, spirits revolving around lakes

Khabees: Prevalent in Pakistan, Gulf countries and in Europe, souls related to the family of jinns

Ghoda Pak: Prevalent in Assam

Beera: Prevalent in Assam, souls that loses their family

Jokhini: Prevalentt in Assam, spirits that kill men

Puwali Bhoot: Souls that steal things from houses