Thursday, June 18, 2020

22 reasons to believe ancient Bharat was steeped in science.

1. Tree

People are advised to worship 'Neem' and the banyan tree in the morning. Inhaling the air near these trees, is good for health.

2. Yoga

If you are trying to look ways for stress management, there can't be anything other than 'Yoga Aasan Pranayama' (Inhaling and exhaling air slowly using one of the nostrils).

3. A temple's location

Hindu temples are built scientifically. The place where an idol is placed in the temple is called 'Moolasthanam'. This is where the earth's magnetic waves are found to be maximum thus benefiting the worshipper.

4. Tulsi

Every Hindu household has a Tulsi plant. Tulsi or Basil leaves when consumed, keeps our immune system strong to help prevent diseases.

5. Mantras

The rhythm of Vedic mantras, when pronounced and heard are believed to cure so many disorders of the body like high blood pressure.

6. Tilak

Hindus keep the holy ash on their forehead after bath which removes excess water from the head.

7. Kumkum

Women sport 'kumkum' bindi on their foreheads that protects from being hypnotised.

8. Manhandling food

Eating with hands might be looked down upon in the west but it connects the body, mind and soul when it comes to food.

9. Eating on leaf plates

Hindu customs require one to eat on a leaf plate. This is the most eco-friendly way as it does not require any chemical soap to clean it and it can be discarded without harming the environment - banana, palash leaves.

10. Piercing of ears

Piercing of baby's ears is actually part of acupuncture treatment. The point where the ear is pierced helps in curing Asthma.

11. Turmeric 

Sprinkling turmeric mixed water around the house before prayers and after. It's known that that turmeric has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities.

12. Cow dung

The old practice of pasting cow dung on walls and outside the house prevents various diseases, viruses as it is antibiotic and rich in minerals.

13. Cow's urine

Cow urine is drunk to cure various illnesses. Apparently, it does balance bile, mucous and air and prevents heart diseases and effect of poison.

14. Punishment

The age-old punishment of doing sit ups while holding the ears actually makes the mind sharper and is helpful for those with Autism, Aspergere's Syndrome, learning difficulties and behavioural problems.

15. Wick lamps

Lighting 'diyas' or oil or ghee lamps in temples and house fills the surroundings with positivity and recharges the senses.

16. 'Janeu'

The 'string' on a Brahmin's body is also a part of Acupressure 'Janeu' and keeps the wearer safe from several diseases.

17. Decorations

Decorating the main door with 'toran'  - a string of mango leaves, neem leaves, ashoka leaves purifies the atmosphere.

18. 'Charan sparsh'

Touching one's elder's feet keeps the backbone in good shape.

19. Cremation

Cremating or burning the dead is one of the cleanest forms of disposing off the dead body.

20. 'Om'

Chanting the mantra 'Om' leads to significant reduction in heart rate which leads to a deep form of relaxation with increased alertness.

21. Hanuma Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa, according to NASA, has the exact calculation of the distance between the Sun and the Earth.

22. Blowing of the 'conch'

The 'Shankh Dhwani' creates the sound waves by which many harmful germs, insects are destroyed. The mosquito breeding is also affected by the blowing of the Shankh and decreases the spread of Malaria.


Tailpiece

Got up at our usual time, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. Suraaj had come by in the morning to fasten the Chevy's front bumper liner with a nut as he'd promised when he'd met last time.


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