Amazing Scientific Reasons Behind Hindu Traditions
1. 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!
2. Applying Tilak/KumKum 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.
3. Why You Should 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.
4. Why We Pierce Ear
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 behavior 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Why Married Women Apply 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.
8. 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.
