Hinduism is one of the most scientific religion of the world

Hinduism is a mysterious religion. Numerous rituals, customs and traditions form the backbone of this faith. Most of us tend to question the necessity of these rituals and wonder how is it relevant in the modern world. Most of us tend to dismiss some of these traditions as superstitions which exist as part of the old world order. But are all Hindu traditions, superstitions? You will be surprised to know the answer.

Hinduism has often been questioned, criticised and believed to promote superstitions and blind faith. But this is far from the truth. Hinduism is one of the most scientific religion of the world. The practices and traditions have logical scientific reasons behind them. Each ritual is meant for the well-being and is directed at self improvement of the individual.

We are sure most of you are not aware of these amazing scientific reasons behind the age old traditions. It is extremely interesting to find out the reason behind each ritual. Take a look.

The Namaste

Namaste is the one of the classic gestures of Indians. It is usually seen as the gesture of respect. But joining both hands while doing Namaste invoves joining all your fingertips. Pressing them together is said to activate the pressure points which helps us remember the person for a long time.

Why do Indian Women wear Toe Ring

Hindu married women are supposed to wear toe rings. It is not just for decoration. Normally toe rings are worn on the second toe. The nerve from this toe connects to the uterus and straight to the heart. Wearing toe ring on the second toe strengthens the uterus and helps in regulating menstrual blood flow.

Worshipping The Sun In Morning

Hindus have a tradition of praying to Sun God early in the morning. This is because the Sun’s rays in early morning is good for the eyes. Also waking up early in the morning keeps you healthy.

Sitting On Floor To Eat

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. 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.

Applying Mehendi/Henna on the Hand and Feet

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.

Sweet Dish After Meal

It is a usual practice in India to start meals with the spicy dishes and end it with a sweet dish. This is because the spices activate the digestive system and acids. Sweets pulls down the process. Hence it is recommended to have sweets at the end of a meal.

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.

Why do we worship Tulsi Plant

Almost every Hindu household in India has a Tulsi plant outside the house. It is worshipped every day. This is because Tulsi is a plant of high medicinal value. The Vedic sages realised the value of the plant and so to protect it from getting extinct, they started the ritual of worshipping the plant. That way people would respect the value of the plant and take care of it.

Temple Bells

To start with temple bells are not made of ordinary metal. It is made up of a mix of various metals like cadmium, zinc, lead, copper, nickel, chromium and manganese. The proportion in which each metal is mixed to create a temple bell is the science behind it.

Each of these metals is mixed in such a way that when the bell is rung, each metal produces a distinct sound that creates unity of your left and right brain. Therefore the moment you ring the bell, it produces a sharp and long lasting sound which lasts for about seven seconds. The echo of the sound from the bell touches your seven healing centres or chakras of the body.

So, the moment the bell is rung, your brain goes blank for a few seconds and you enter a stage of trance. In this state of trance, your brain becomes extremely receptive and aware.

Applying Tilak/KumKum on the Forehead

Tilak It is a usual practice in every household to apply tilak on forehead. Actually the the forehead is the area where the Adnya chakra is said to be located. So, when the tilak is applied this chakra gets automatically activated. It prevents loss of energy from the body and improves concentration.

Why should we visit temple?

Temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave distributions of north/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core center of the temple, known as “*Garbhagriha*” or *Moolasthanam*. In fact, the temple structure is built after the idol has been placed. This *Moolasthanam* is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum. We know that there are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic scripts, buried beneath the Main Idol. What are they really? No, they are not God’s / priests’ flash cards when they forget the *shlokas*. The copper plate absorbs earth’s magnetic waves and radiates it to the surroundings. Thus a person regularly visiting a temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives the beamed magnetic waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow process and a regular visit will let him absorb more of this positive energy. Scientifically, it is the positive energy that we all require to have a healthy life.