Hindu Rituals And How Are They Scientifically Strong

Greeting for joining palms

"Namaskar" to welcome people by joining both the palms. The general reason behind this tradition is that greeting by joining both the palms means respect.

Scientifically terms making physical contact by shaking hands with any person may transfer some germs. And, by joining both hands it helps to people to remember for a long time as it ensures joining the tips of all the fingers together; which are denoted to the pressure points of eyes, ears, and mind.

Wearing Toe Ring by Indian Women

Wearing toe rings not only significance of married women as tradition of Indian culture

Scientifically it connects with the Science. Normally toe rings are worn on the second toe made of Silver. As Silver is a Good Conductor and absorb polar energies from the earth and passes it to the Body. 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.

Throwing Coins into a River

People throes coins in the river to brings Good Luck.

Scientifically speaking, in the ancient times, most of the currency used was made of copper and copper is a vital metal very useful to the human body. Throwing coins in the river was one way our forefathers ensured we intake sufficient copper as part of the water as rivers were the only source of drinking water.

Forehead – Using Tilak or Kumkum in Puja

As per tradition, applying of Kumkum is the significance of Worship done or sign of married women.

Scientifically applying Kumkum/Tilak on the forehead, between the two eyebrows, is a spot that is considered as a major nerve point in the human body. 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 and help to prevent diseases.

Sitting on Floor and eating

In ancient time, people sit on the floor and eat in the Sukhasan position.

Scientifically:Sukhasan is the position we normally use for Yoga asanas. When you sit on the floor, you usually sit cross-legged – In sukhasana or a half padmasana (half lotus), which are poses that instantly bring a sense of calm and help in digestion, it is believed to automatically trigger the signals to your brain to prepare the stomach for digestion.

Surya Namaskar in Morning

Hindus have a tradition of paying regards to Sun God early in the morning by their water offering ritual.

ScientificallyIt 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 active and prone to a morning lifestyle and mornings are proven to be the most effective part of the day.

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