Here are some awe-inspiring significances behind Hindu traditions.
- Folding
hands, a greeting gesture:
India has a
tradition of folding hands to greet people rather than shaking hands. The
scientific reason behind this gesture is that palms have a lot of nerve
endings. When someone joins the fingers of hands with the tips and the palms,
pressure points activate.
- Indian
Women Wears Toe Ring:
It is a common
practice for the married Indian women to wear rings on the second toe finger.
The inherent scientific reason behind this practice is that there is a nerve,
which passes through the uterus and finally reaches the heart. This cause in
the strengthening of the uterus and at the same time generates smooth
functioning of the menstrual cycle and also regularizes the blood flow.
3. Application of
Sindoor (vermilion) or kumkum on the forehead:
The practice of application of sindoor or kumkum right between the two brows is considered pious. The scientific reason is, it is a converging point for nerves. When the area between the brows is pressed, it facilitates the blood supply to the face muscles.
- The
ringing of Temples bells:
The temple bells
containing various metals produces a sound that helps connect both the right
and the left side of our brain. The sound brings alertness to the minds to the
present, thereby reducing the worries.
- Worshiping
the ‘Tulsi’ plant:
Tulsi is one of the
highest order of status because of its medicinal value. It serves as an
antibiotic. In taking a few Tulsi leaves enhances the body strength and keeps
us away from various diseases.
- Application
of Mehndi or henna on hands:
This is the most
popular and loved tradition by all Indian women. Apart from adding beauty, the
herb helps soothe the mind and body. It serves as a cooling effect for the
tired minds during festival season.
- Sitting
on the floor and having meals:
This tradition of having meals sitting on the floor creates the posture of
Yoga. It helps to enhance the total digestive system and at the same time takes
care of the circulatory systems.
- Surya
Namaskar or greeting the rising sun:
Greeting the sun,
early in the morning brings a discipline to one’s life. Early morning is the
most productive time of the day. Hence waking up early and performing Surya
Namaskar helps people to focus on their goals. The early rays of the sun are
beneficial too for the health.
- Prostrating
the elders or touching the feet:
Touching the feet
is no doubt a gesture of paying respect to the elders. The science refers it as
a very good yoga posture or exercise and if practiced gets the backbone related
issue sorted out. Apart from those, nerves from our brain spreading all over
the body generate a positive energy throughout the body. It generates cosmic
power in your body.
- Worshiping
an idol:
Science relates
Idol worship to concentration. It aligns our three senses what we see, what we
think and what we register in the brain. It helps us improve our focus.
With science and
spirituality aligning, people have become more receptive towards our traditions and customs.
The amalgamation has
given a new dimension to our lives.
