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SCIENCE HINDU RELIGION
Mysteries Explored:
Shocking science behind Hindu traditions:
Courtesy - Aryavart
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Indian Customs Vs Scientific Reasons Traditions in Hinduism were considered mainly as superstitions, but with the advent of
science, it is becoming evident that these traditions are based on some
scientific knowledge and moved from generations to generations as
traditions. Though the common people did not know science in it, they
were following it very faithfully over the years. This blog is an
attempt to bring forward the science involved in these traditions and
rituals...
1. Throwing Coins into a River: The general reasoning
given for this act is that it brings Good Luck. However, scientifically
speaking, in the ancient times, most of the currency used was made of
copper unlike the stainless steel coins of today. Copper is a vital
metal very useful to the human body. Throwing coins in the river was one
way our fore-fathers ensured we intake sufficient copper as part of the
water as rivers were the only source of drinking water. Making it a
custom ensured that all of us follow the practice.
2. Joining Both
Palms together to Greet: In Hindu culture, people greet each other by
joining their palms - termed as “Namaskar.” The general reason behind
this tradition is that greeting by joining both the palms means respect.
However, scientifically speaking, joining both hands ensures joining
the tips of all the fingers together; which are denoted to the pressure
points of eyes, ears, and mind. Pressing them together is said to
activate the pressure points which helps us remember that person for a
long time. And, no germs since we don’t make any physical contact!
3. Why do Indian Women wear Toe Ring: Wearing toe rings is not just the
significance of married women but there is science behind it. Normally
toe rings are worn on the second toe. A particular nerve from the second
toe connects the uterus and passes to heart. Wearing toe ring on this
finger strengthens the uterus. It will keep it healthy by regulating the
blood flow to it and menstrual cycle will be regularized. As Silver is a
good conductor, it also absorbs polar energies from the earth and
passes it to the body.
4. Applying Tilak on the Forehead: On the
forehead, between the two eyebrows, is a spot that is considered as a
major nerve point in human body since ancient times. The Tilak is
believed to prevent the loss of "energy", the red 'kumkum' between the
eyebrows is said to retain energy in the human body and control the
various levels of concentration. While applying kumkum the points on the
mid-brow region and Adnya-chakra are automatically pressed. This also
facilitates the blood supply to the face muscles.
5. Why do Temples
have Bells: People who are visiting the temple should and will Ring the
bell before entering the inner sanctum (Garbhagudi or Garbha Gruha or
womb-chamber) where the main idol is placed. According to Agama Sastra,
the bell is used to give sound for keeping evil forces away and the ring
of the bell is pleasant to God. However, the scientific reason behind
bells is that their ring clears our mind and helps us stay sharp and
keep our full concentration on devotional purpose. These bells are made
in such a way that when they produce a sound it creates a unity in the
Left and Right parts of our brains. The moment we ring the bell, it
produces a sharp and enduring sound which lasts for minimum of 7 seconds
in echo mode. The duration of echo is good enough to activate all the
seven healing centres in our body. This results in emptying our brain
from all negative thoughts.
6. Why do we have Navratras: Our living
style has drastically changed if we compare it to the society hundreds
& thousands of years ago. The traditions which we follow in present
are not establishments of today but of the past. Ever thought, why do we
have Navratras twice a year unlike other festivals like Deepawali or
Holi? Well, both these months are the months of changing seasons and the
eating habits of both the seasons are quite different from each other.
Navratras give enough time to the body to adjust and prepare itself for
to the changing season. These nine days were marked as a period when
people would clean their body system by keeping fasts by avoiding
excessive salt and sugar, meditate, gain a lot of positive energy, gain a
lot of self confidence & increase the self determination power
(fasts are a medium to improve our will power and self determination)
and finally get ready for the challenges of the changed season.
7.
Why do we worship Tulsi Plant: Hindu religion has bestowed ‘Tulsi’, with
the status of mother. Also known as ‘Sacred or Holy Basil’, Tulsi, has
been recognized as a religious and spiritual devout in many parts of the
world. The vedic sages knew the benefits of Tulsi and that is why they
personified it as a Goddess and gave a clear message to the entire
community that it needs to be taken care of by the people, literate or
illiterate. We try to protect it because it is like Sanjeevani for the
mankind. Tulsi has great medicinal properties. It is a remarkable
antibiotic. Taking Tulsi everyday in tea or otherwise increases immunity
and help the drinker prevent diseases, stabilize his or her health
condition, balance his or her body system and most important of all,
prolong his or her life. Keeping Tulsi plant at home prevents insects
and mosquitoes from entering the house. It is said that snakes do not
dare to go near a Tulsi plant. Maybe that is why ancient people would
grow lots of Tulsi near their houses.
8. Why do we worship Peepal
Tree: ‘Peepal’ tree is almost useless for an ordinary person, except for
its shadow. ‘Peepal’ does not a have a delicious fruit, its wood is not
strong enough for any purpose then why should a common villager or
person worship it or even care for it? Our ancestors knew that ‘Peepal’
is one of the very few trees (or probably the only tree) which produces
oxygen even at night. So in order to save this tree because of its
unique property they related it to God/religion.
9. Start with
Spice & End with Sweet: Our ancestors have stressed on the fact that
our meals should be started off with something spicy and sweet dishes
should be taken towards the end. The significance of this eating
practice is that while spicy things activate the digestive juices and
acids and ensure that the digestion process goes on smoothly and
efficiently, sweets or carbohydrates pulls down the digestive process.
Hence, sweets were always recommended to be taken as a last item.
10. Choti on the Male Head: Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of
Ayurveda, describes the master sensitive spot on the head as Adhipati
Marma, where there is a nexus of all nerves. The shikha protects this
spot. Below, in the brain, occurs the Brahmarandhra, where the sushumnã
(nerve) arrives from the lower part of the body. In Yog, Brahmarandhra
is the highest, seventh chakra, with the thousand-petalled lotus. It is
the centre of wisdom. The knotted shikhã helps boost this centre and
conserve its subtle energy known as ojas.
11. Applying
Mehendi/Henna on the Hand: Besides lending color to the hands, mehndi is
a very powerful medicinal herb. Weddings are stressful, and often, the
stress causes headaches and fevers. As the wedding day approaches, the
excitement mixed with nervous anticipation can take its toll on the
bride and groom. Application of mehndi can prevent too much stress
because it cools the body and keeps the nerves from becoming tense. This
is the reason why mehndi is applied on the hands and feet, which house
nerve endings in the body.
12. Celebration & Cleaning During
Diwali: Diwali usually falls in October or November which marks the
start of winter season and end of rainy season. Rainy season wasn't a
good time for everyone back then; many homes needed repair and
renovation after a heavy fall. That is why time before diwali was
considered the period during which everyone can indulge in cleaning and
beautification of their home. And also take out their winter clothes and
pack the summer ones.
13. Sitting on the Floor & Eating: This
tradition is not just about sitting on floor and eating, it is regarding
sitting in the “Sukhasan” position and then eating. Sukhasan is the
position we normally use for Yoga asanas. Sitting in this position while
eating helps in improving digestion as the circulatory system can focus
solely upon digestion and not on our legs dangling from a chair or
supporting us while we are standing.
14. Why not to sleep with Your
Head towards North: Myth is that it invites ghost or death but science
says that it is because human body has its own magnetic field (Also
known as hearts magnetic field, because the flow of blood) and Earth is a
giant magnet. When we sleep with head towards north, our body's
magnetic field become completely asymmetrical to the Earth's Magnetic
field. That cause problems related to blood pressure and our heart needs
to work harder in order to overcome this asymmetry of Magnetic fields.
Apart from this another reason is that Our body have significant amount
of iron in our blood. When we sleep in this position, iron from the
whole body starts to congregate in brain. This can cause headache,
Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognitive Decline, Parkinson disease and brain
degeneration.
15. Surya Namaskar: Hindus have a tradition of paying
regards to Sun God early in the morning by their water offering ritual.
It was mainly because looking at Sun rays through water or directly at
that time of the day is good for eyes and also by waking up to follow
this routine, we become prone to a morning lifestyle and mornings are
proven to be the most effective part of the day.
16. Ear Piercing
in Children: Piercing the ears has a great importance in Indian ethos.
Indian physicians and philosophers believe that piercing the ears helps
in the development of intellect, power of thinking and decision making
faculties. Talkativeness fritters away life energy. Ear piercing helps
in speech-restraint. It helps to reduce impertinent behaviour and the
ear-channels become free from disorders. This idea appeals to the
Western world as well, and so they are getting their ears pierced to
wear fancy earrings as a mark of fashion.
17. Application of
Sindoor or Vermillion: It is interesting to note that that the
application of sindoor by married women carries a physiological
significance. This is so because Sindoor is prepared by mixing
turmeric-lime and the metal mercury. Due to its intrinsic properties,
mercury, besides controlling blood pressure also activates sexual drive.
This also explains why Sindoor is prohibited for the widows. For best
results, Sindoor should be applied right upto the pituitary gland where
all our feelings are centered. Mercury is also known for removing stress
and strain.
18. The scientific explanation of ouching Feet(charan
sparsh): Usually, the person of whose feet you are touching is either
old or pious. When they accept your respect which came from your reduced
ego (and is called your shraddha) their hearts emit positive thoughts
and energy (which is called their karuna) which reaches you through
their hands and toes. In essence, the completed circuit enables flow of
energy and increases cosmic energy, switching on a quick connect between
two minds and hearts. To an extent, the same is achieved through
handshakes and hugs. The nerves that start from our brain spread across
all your body. These nerves or wires end in the fingertips of your hand
and feet. When you join the fingertips of your hand to those of their
opposite feet, a circuit is immediately formed and the energies of two
bodies are connected. Your fingers and palms become the ‘receptor’ of
energy and the feet of other person become the ‘giver’ of energy.
19. Why do we Fast: The underlying principle behind fasting is to be
found in Ayurveda. This ancient Indian medical system sees the basic
cause of many diseases as the accumulation of toxic materials in the
digestive system. Regular cleansing of toxic materials keeps one
healthy. By fasting, the digestive organs get rest and all body
mechanisms are cleansed and corrected. A complete fast is good for
heath, and the occasional intake of warm lemon juice during the period
of fasting prevents the flatulence. Since the human body, as explained
by Ayurveda, is composed of 80% liquid and 20% solid, like the earth,
the gravitational force of the moon affects the fluid contents of the
body. It causes emotional imbalances in the body, making some people
tense, irritable and violent. Fasting acts as antidote, for it lowers
the acid content in the body which helps people to retain their sanity.
Research suggests there are major health benefits to caloric restriction
like reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, immune
disorders etc.
20. Why Idol Worship: Hinduism propagates idol
worship more than any other religion. Researchers say that this was
initiated for the purpose of increasing concentration during prayers.
According to psychiatrists, a man will shape his thoughts as per what he
sees. If you have 3 different objects in front of you, your thinking
will change according to the object you are viewing. Similarly, in
ancient India, idol worship was established so that when people view
idols it is easy for them to concentrate to gain spiritual energy and
meditate without mental diversion.
21. Why do Indian Women wear
Bangles: Normally the wrist portion is in constant activation on any
human. Also the pulse beat in this portion is mostly checked for all
sorts of ailments. The Bangles used by women are normally in the wrist
part of ones hand and its constant friction increases the blood
circulation level. Further more the electricity passing out through
outer skin is again reverted to one's own body because of the ring
shaped bangles, which has no ends to pass the energy outside but to send
it back to the body.
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