SCIENTIFIC REASONS BEHIND

INDIAN TRADITIONS

BY: CHIRAG R. SANGHANI

Why should we visit temples?
 Generally, a temple should be located at a place
where earth's magnetic wave path passes through
densely.
 The main idol is placed in the core center of the
temple, known as "Garbhagriha" or “Moolasthanam”.
 This “Moolasthanam” is where earth’s magnetic
waves are found to be maximum.
 There are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic
scripts, buried beneath the Main Idol.
 The copper plate absorbs earth’s magnetic waves and
radiates it to the surroundings.
 Thus a person regularly visiting a temple and walking
around the main idol receives the beamed magnetic
waves and his body absorbs it.
 It is a very slow process and regular visiting person
absorbs more of this positive energy.
 Scientifically, it is the positive energy that we all
require to have a healthy life.
Logic behind Indian traditional
‘shringar’ (makeup)
 Indian women wear bangles, bindi, payal and
earrings commonly and especially after marriage.
 Women used to wear big, solid silver ‘kadaas’ in their
leg and silver or gold ‘Kadaas’ in their hands.
 The size of bindis was also not this small, it was quite
big so as to cover the entire ‘third eye’ area on the
forehead, just above the mid point of the two
eyebrows.
 Similarly the earrings and the mangalsootras were
also big and heavy of solid gold not like the ones in
practice these days.
 The bangles or the ‘kadaas’ are worn in hands
and it continuously applies pressure on the
point as depicted in the figure:

 The payal or the ‘kadaas’ are worn in legs and

it continuously applies pressure on the points
as shown in the figure:

 The ‘mangalsootras’ are worn in neck and it

continuously applies pressure on the points
as shown in the figure:
 Similarly the ‘bindis’ apply pressure on the third eye
area and earrings are worn by getting the ears pierced
in the ear lobe area.
 Now all these pressure points are the points which
when pressed increases fertility both in men and
women.
 These pressure points are used in Acupressure therapy
these days to treat fertility related problems in the
entire world.
 This tradition of ours is only symbolic mark of a rich
tradition now and has lost its significance in today’s
world of fashion and the mad race of looking beautiful
by compromising on its health benefits.
Why did we get this punishment?
 This form of punishment has been in practice in our
country since the Gurukul time and was given to the
students who were weak in studies.
 This particular posture increases the blood flow in the
memory cells in brain and synchronizes the right and
left side of the brain to improve function and promote
calmness, stimulates neural pathways via acupressure
points in the earlobe, sharpens intelligence and also
helps those with learning difficulties and behavioral
problems.
Why do we worship ‘ Tulsi’ plant?
 In India, Hindu religion has bestowed ‘Tulsi’, with
the status of mother.
 Our brilliant Rishis (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.
 Today, we do not do any harm to Tulsi and try to
protect it because it is like Sanjeevani for the
mankind.
 Tulsi has great medicinal properties. It is an awesome
antibiotic and a healthy tea as well.
 Taking Tulsi everyday as 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.
 Tulsi also produces great quantity of oxygen which is
again most vital for the survival of mankind.
 This wonder plant has been highly classified as
something that is indeed organic, botanical, naturally
safe, healthy, flavorful, aromatic, relaxing and
refreshing.
Why do we worship Sun God?
 When we pour water by raising both our hands
towards Sun God, a very thin flow of water falls from
the Lota and we do not even see towards the Sun
because of the strong rays coming from it.
 While our ancestors would offer water to Sun God at
the time of dawn, when the Sun rises, with a utensil
which had a wide edge, something like the one in
figure
 When the water was offered by raising both the hands
towards the Sun God a wide film of flowing water
would be made in front of the eyes and our ancestors
(sages, saints) would see the Sun God through that
film of flowing water.
 The rays of the Sun coming (filtered from the flowing
film of water) at the time of sun rise were not only
excellent for their eyes but it would also energize
their entire body and soul.
 Many diseases can be cured by the use of sun rays
e.g. ailments of the heart, eyes, jaundice, leprosy and
weak mind.
 The sun removes physical, mental and spiritual
weaknesses and makes one healthy and long lived.
 If early morning one has a bath and after offering
prayers to the Lord one has sun bath and allows the
sun rays to fall on one's body then one could free the
body of all ailments and increase one's intelligence.
Why do we worship 'Peepal Tree‘?
 ‘Peepal’ does not 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? On the other hand every part of ‘Neem’ tree is
useful for a common man but still he does not
worship it. Why?
 Our ancestors knew that ‘Peepal’ is one of the very
few trees (or probably the only tree) which produces
oxygen even at night.
 It generates so much oxygen in one minute which is
enough for approx 1000 living creatures.
 Our ancestors knew that a common man would
probably not understand this scientific reason so in
order to save this tree because of its unique property
they related it to God/religion and a common is, most
of the time, God fearing.
 This fear of God and the belief that a ‘Peepal’ tree is
God’s abode we offer water to ‘Peepal’ tree, we do
not uproot it and take every care of it.
Joining both palms together to
greet others (Namaskar)
 As per Hindu traditions, “Namaskar” is the most
common way of greeting others.
 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. This helps us to remember the
person for a long time. It creates positive energy in
our body.
Applying Tilak on the forehead
 The tilak is applied on the spot between the brows
which is considered the seat of latent wisdom and
mental concentration.
 This spot present in between the eyebrows is said to
have the nerve connection to the brain.
 All thoughts and actions are said to be governed by
this spot. And putting tilak in this spot regularly
would stimulate this spot and helps us to have good
mental concentration.
Tying Mango and Neem Leaves to
the doors on auspicious days
 On auspicious days and on special occasions, all of
us gather at one place along with our relatives and
friends.
 Photosynthesis is a process where in plants take in
carbon-di-oxide and give out oxygen. This process
helps in circulation of oxygen and in turn keeps the
room temperature at an optimum level.
 Mango leaves and neem leaves are very effective in
the photosynthesis process comparative to other
plants.
 Neem leaves purify the bacteria too. In order to
keep the temperature cool and to circulate air, we
tie mango leaves and neem leaves to all the doors.
Throwing Currency Coins into
a River
 In earlier times all civilizations were born near water,
big lakes and rivers. Clean water was essential for
drinking and survival.
 In those times mainly copper coins were used for
trading. Copper has this unique property of attracting
dirt. So if u threw copper coin in rivers/lakes all dirt
used to settle down at bottom leaving water on top
free from germs.
 Copper is a vital metal very useful to the human body.
The intake of copper with water is very good for
health. This is the reason in olden times, the people
used to drink in copper vessels.
 Throwing coins in the river was one way our fore-
fathers ensured we intake sufficient copper as part of
the water.
 Making it a custom by saying it will bring good
fortune to us has ensured that all of us follow the
good practice.
Why get up in Brahm Muhurtam?
 4 to 5.30 am is called Brahm Muhurtam in the Hindu
Shastras.
 This quiet and peaceful period is exceptionally
suitable for the study of the Vedas or other religious
books, yoga exercises and meditation.
 Vedas claim that such an early riser and user of the
time for above acts stays free of physical and mental
disorders. Such a person has a shine on his physique.
 Ayurveda considers that the air recharged by positive
energy of moon light and enriched by oxygen given
out by plants is tonic for health. So, this period is
called Amrit Bela.
 The air at this hour contains a healthy mix of 41%
Oxygen, 55% Nitrogen and a mere 4% carbon
dioxide.
 With the sunrise human activities start shattering the
peace of the atmosphere and the spiritual pursuits
which makes concentration of mind impossible.
Why do we offer a coconut to
God?
 There was a time when animal sacrifice (bali) was
practiced, symbolizing the offering of our animalistic
tendencies to the Lord.
 Slowly this practice faded and the coconut was offered
instead. The fiber covering of the dried coconut is
removed except for a tuft on the top.
 The marks on the coconut make it look like the head of
a human being. The coconut is broken, symbolizing
the breaking of the ego.
 The juice within representing the inner tendencies
(vaasanas) is offered along with the white kernel – the
mind, to the lord.
 A mind thus purified by the touch of the Lord is used
as prasaada ( a holy gift).
 Why do we say shaanti thrice ?

 All obstacles, problems and sorrows originate from

three sources.
1. Aadhidaivika: The unseen divine forces over which
we have little or no control like earthquakes, floods,
volcanic eruptions etc.
2. Aadhibhautika: The known factors around us like
accidents, human contacts, pollution, crime etc.
3. Aadhyaatmika: Problems of our bodies and minds
like diseases, anger, frustrations etc.
 We sincerely pray to the lord that at least while we
undertake special tasks or even in our daily lives,
there are no problems or that, problems are
minimized from the three sources written about
above.
 May peace alone prevail. Hence shaanti is chanted
thrice.
 It is chanted aloud the first time, addressing the
unseen forces. It is chanted softer the second time,
directed to our immediate surroundings and those
around, and softest the last time as it is addressed to
oneself.
 Why do we fast?
 A lot of our time and energy is spent in procuring
food items, preparing, cooking, eating and digesting
food. Certain food types make our minds dull and
agitated.
 Hence on certain days man decides to save time and
conserve his energy by eating either simple, light
food or totally abstaining from eating so that his mind
becomes alert and pure.
 Every system needs a break and an overhaul to work
at its best. Rest and a change of diet during fasting is
very good for the digestive system and the entire
body.
 The more you indulge the senses, the more they make
their demands. Fasting helps us to cultivate control
over our senses, sublimate our desires and guide our
minds to be at peace.
 The Bhagavad Geeta urges us to eat appropriately –
neither too less nor too much – yukta – aahaara and to
eat simple, pure and healthy food (a saatvik diet) even
when not fasting.
 Sprinkling of water around plate
 In earlier times the floors were not made of cement/
tiles but with mud/clay.
 There were no tables or chairs. So, you had to eat on
ground.
 Their was danger of mud or clay going into your
food.
 Hence this tradition of sprinkling water around the
plate on the floor and praying was started to make
mud settle down on the floor.
 In this way u also thank god for giving u meal.
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