1. 20 Amazing Scientific ReasonsBehind Hindu Traditions

2. Hinduism is the religion of the majority of peoplein India and Nepal. It also exists amongsignificant populations outside of the subcontinent and has over 900 million adherentsworldwide.Unlike most other religions, Hinduism has nosingle founder, no single scripture, and nocommonly agreed set of teachings. 3. 1. Joining Both Palms Together To Greet 4. In Hindu culture, people greet each other by joiningtheir palms termed as Namaskar. The generalreason behind this tradition is that greeting by joiningboth the palms means respect. However, scientificallyspeaking, joining both hands ensures joining the tips ofall the fingers together; which are denoted to thepressure points of eyes, ears, and mind. Pressing themtogether is said to activate the pressure points whichhelps us remember that person for a long time. And,no germs since we dont make any physical contact! 5. 2. Why Do Indian Women Wear Toe Ring 6. Wearing toe rings is not just the significance of marriedwomen but there is science behind it. Normally toerings are worn on the second toe. A particular nervefrom the second toe connects the uterus and passes toheart. Wearing toe ring on this finger strengthens theuterus. It will keep it healthy by regulating the bloodflow to it and menstrual cycle will be regularized. AsSilver is a good conductor, it also absorbs polar energiesfrom the earth and passes it to the body. 7. 3. Throwing Coins Into A River 8. The general reasoning given for this act is that itbrings Good Luck. However, scientifically speaking, inthe ancient times, most of the currency used wasmade of copper unlike the stainless steel coins oftoday. Copper is a vital metal very useful to thehuman body. Throwing coins in the river was one wayour fore-fathers ensured we intake sufficient copperas part of the water as rivers were the only source ofdrinking water. Making it a custom ensured that all ofus follow the practice. 9. 4. Applying Tilak/KumKum On The Forehead 10. On the forehead, between the two eyebrows, is aspot that is considered as a major nerve point inhuman body since ancient times. The Tilak isbelieved to prevent the loss of energy, the redkumkum between the eyebrows is said to retainenergy in the human body and control thevarious levels of concentration. While applyingkumkum the points on the mid-brow region andAdnya-chakra are automatically pressed. Thisalso facilitates the blood supply to the facemuscles. 11. 5. Why Do Temples Have Bells 12. People who are visiting the temple should and will Ring the bellbefore entering the inner sanctum (Garbhagudi or Garbha Gruha orwomb-chamber) where the main idol is placed. According toAgama Sastra, the bell is used to give sound for keeping evil forcesaway and the ring of the bell is pleasant to God. However, thescientific reason behind bells is that their ring clears our mind andhelps us stay sharp and keep our full concentration on devotionalpurpose. These bells are made in such a way that when theyproduce a sound it creates a unity in the Left and Right parts of ourbrains. The moment we ring the bell, it produces a sharp andenduring sound which lasts for minimum of 7 seconds in echomode. The duration of echo is good enough to activate all theseven healing centres in our body. This results in emptying ourbrain from all negative thoughts. 13. 6. Why We Start With Spice & End WithSweet: 14. Our ancestors have stressed on the fact that our mealsshould be started off with something spicy and sweetdishes should be taken towards the end. The significanceof this eating practice is that while spicy things activatethe digestive juices and acids and ensure that thedigestion process goes on smoothly and efficiently, sweetsor carbohydrates pulls down the digestive process. Hence,sweets were always recommended to be taken as a lastitem. 15. 7. Why Do We ApplyingMehendi/Henna On The Hand And Feet 16. Besides lending color to the hands, mehndi is a verypowerful medicinal herb. Weddings are stressful, andoften, the stress causes headaches and fevers. As thewedding day approaches, the excitement mixed withnervous anticipation can take its toll on the bride andgroom. Application of mehndi can prevent too muchstress because it cools the body and keeps the nervesfrom becoming tense. This is the reason why mehndi isapplied on the hands and feet, which house nerveendings in the body. 17. 8. Sitting On The Floor & Eating 18. This tradition is not just about sitting on floorand eating, it is regarding sitting in theSukhasan position and then eating. Sukhasan isthe position we normally use for Yoga asanas.When you sit on the floor, you usually sit crosslegged In sukhasana or a half padmasana (halflotus), which are poses that instantly bring asense of calm and help in digestion, it is believedto automatically trigger the signals to your brainto prepare the stomach for digestion. 19. 9. Why You Should Not To SleepWith Your Head Towards North 20. Myth is that it invites ghost or death but science says that it isbecause human body has its own magnetic field (Also knownas hearts magnetic field, because the flow of blood) and Earthis a giant magnet. When we sleep with head towards north,our bodys magnetic field become completely asymmetrical tothe Earths Magnetic field. That cause problems related toblood pressure and our heart needs to work harder in order toovercome this asymmetry of Magnetic fields. Apart from thisanother reason is that Our body have significant amount ofiron in our blood. When we sleep in this position, iron fromthe whole body starts to congregate in brain. This can causeheadache, Alzheimers Disease, Cognitive Decline, Parkinsondisease and brain degeneration. 21. 10. Why WePierce Ear 22. Piercing the ears has a great importance in Indianethos. Indian physicians and philosophers believethat piercing the ears helps in the developmentof intellect, power of thinking and decisionmaking faculties. Talkativeness fritters away lifeenergy. Ear piercing helps in speech-restraint. Ithelps to reduce impertinent behavior and theear-channels become free from disorders. Thisidea appeals to the Western world as well, andso they are getting their ears pierced to wearfancy earrings as a mark of fashion. 23. Hindus have a tradition of paying regards to SunGod early in the morning by their water offeringritual. It was mainly because looking at Sun raysthrough water or directly at that time of the dayis good for eyes and also by waking up to followthis routine, we become prone to a morninglifestyle and mornings are proven to be the mosteffective part of the day. 24. 12. Choti On The Male Head 25. Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of Ayurveda,describes the master sensitive spot on the head asAdhipati Marma, where there is a nexus of all nerves. Theshikha protects this spot. Below, in the brain, occurs theBrahmarandhra, where the sushumn (nerve) arrivesfrom the lower part of the body. In Yog, Brahmarandhra isthe highest, seventh chakra, with the thousand-petalledlotus. It is the centre of wisdom. The knotted shikh helpsboost this centre and conserve its subtle energy known asojas. 26. The underlying principle behind fasting is to be found in Ayurveda.This ancient Indian medical system sees the basic cause of manydiseases as the accumulation of toxic materials in the digestivesystem. Regular cleansing of toxic materials keeps one healthy. Byfasting, the digestive organs get rest and all body mechanisms arecleansed and corrected. A complete fast is good for heath, and theoccasional intake of warm lemon juice during the period of fastingprevents the flatulence. Since the human body, as explained byAyurveda, is composed of 80% liquid and 20% solid, like the earth,the gravitational force of the moon affects the fluid contents of thebody. It causes emotional imbalances in the body, making somepeople tense, irritable and violent. Fasting acts as antidote, for itlowers the acid content in the body which helps people to retaintheir sanity. Research suggests there are major health benefits tocaloric restriction like reduced risks of cancer, cardiovasculardiseases, diabetes, immune disorders etc. 27. 14. The Scientific ExplanationOf Touching Feet (Charan Sparsh) 28. Usually, the person of whose feet you are touching is either old orpious. When they accept your respect which came from yourreduced ego (and is called your shraddha) their hearts emit positivethoughts and energy (which is called their karuna) which reaches youthrough their hands and toes. In essence, the completed circuitenables flow of energy and increases cosmic energy, switching on aquick connect between two minds and hearts. To an extent, thesame is achieved through handshakes and hugs. The nerves thatstart from our brain spread across all your body. These nerves orwires end in the fingertips of your hand and feet. When you join thefingertips of your hand to those of their opposite feet, a circuit isimmediately formed and the energies of two bodies are connected.Your fingers and palms become the receptor of energy and the feetof other person become the giver of energy. 29. 15. Why Married Women Apply Sindoor Or Vermillion 30. It is interesting to note that that the application ofsindoor by married women carries a physiologicalsignificance. This is so because Sindoor is prepared bymixing turmeric-lime and the metal mercury. Due to itsintrinsic properties, mercury, besides controlling bloodpressure also activates sexual drive. This also explainswhy Sindoor is prohibited for the widows. For bestresults, Sindoor should be applied right upto the pituitarygland where all our feelings are centered. Mercury is alsoknown for removing stress and strain. 31. 16. Why Do WeWorship Peepal Tree 32. Peepal tree is almost useless for an ordinary person,except for its shadow. Peepal does not a have a deliciousfruit, its wood is not strong enough for any purpose thenwhy should a common villager or person worship it oreven care for it? Our ancestors knew that Peepal is oneof the very few trees (or probably the only tree) whichproduces oxygen even at night. So in order to save thistree because of its unique property they related it toGod/religion. 33. 17. Why Do We Worship Tulsi Plant 34. Hindu religion has bestowed Tulsi, with the status of mother. Alsoknown as Sacred or Holy Basil, Tulsi, has been recognized as areligious and spiritual devout in many parts of the world. The vedicsages knew the benefits of Tulsi and that is why they personified it asa Goddess and gave a clear message to the entire community that itneeds to be taken care of by the people, literate or illiterate. We tryto protect it because it is like Sanjeevani for the mankind. Tulsi hasgreat medicinal properties. It is a remarkable antibiotic. Taking Tulsieveryday in tea or otherwise increases immunity and help thedrinker prevent diseases, stabilize his or her health condition,balance his or her body system and most important of all, prolonghis or her life. Keeping Tulsi plant at home prevents insects andmosquitoes from entering the house. It is said that snakes do notdare to go near a Tulsi plant. Maybe that is why ancient peoplewould grow lots of Tulsi near their houses. 35. 18. Why Do We Worship Idol 36. Hinduism propagates idol worship more than any otherreligion. Researchers say that this was initiated for thepurpose of increasing concentration during prayers.According to psychiatrists, a man will shape his thoughtsas per what he sees. If you have 3 different objects infront of you, your thinking will change according to theobject you are viewing. Similarly, in ancient India, idolworship was established so that when people view idolsit is easy for them to concentrate to gain spiritual energyand meditate without mental diversion 37. 19. Why Do Indian Women Wear Bangles 38. Normally the wrist portion is in constantactivation on any human. Also the pulse beat inthis portion is mostly checked for all sorts ofailments. The Bangles used by women arenormally in the wrist part of ones hand and itsconstant friction increases the blood circulationlevel. Further more the electricity passing outthrough outer skin is again reverted to ones ownbody because of the ring shaped bangles, whichhas no ends to pass the energy outside but tosend it back to the body. 39. Temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy isabundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave distributions ofnorth/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core center of thetemple, known as *Garbhagriha* or *Moolasthanam*. In fact, the templestructure is built after the idol has been placed. This *Moolasthanam* iswhere earths magnetic waves are found to be maximum. We know thatthere are some copper plates, inscribed with Vedic scripts, buried beneaththe Main Idol. What are they really? No, they are not Gods / priests flashcards when they forget the *shlokas*. The copper plate absorbs earthsmagnetic waves and radiates it to the surroundings. Thus a person regularlyvisiting a temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives thebeamed magnetic waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow processand 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 healthylife. 40. BROUGHT TO YOU BYJ.JAYAKRISHNAN