The Last blogpost 'Top 3 most bizarre Superstitions' was a narration of superstitions that are not so commonly known, yet experienced first hand during my travel in India.
I have often wondered, what could be the probable reason for the invention of Superstitions in the first place!
Could there be a logic behind the fear induced by superstitions? Or have they arisen simply because they provide comfort in dire situations!
Could there be a logic behind the fear induced by superstitions? Or have they arisen simply because they provide comfort in dire situations!
Lets decode some 'commonly' known superstitions:
1. If a Black cat crosses your path it brings bad luck:
Ever wondered what would happen if this Superstition did not exist.
Without the fear attached to the bad luck brought by a black cat crossing our path, we would probably become more careless when walking on the street & might even stumble into the black cats oblivious of their presence thanks to the way they merge with the night darkness.
Without the fear attached to the bad luck brought by a black cat crossing our path, we would probably become more careless when walking on the street & might even stumble into the black cats oblivious of their presence thanks to the way they merge with the night darkness.
This superstition surely makes us alert when walking on the streets.
2. Walking under a ladder brings bad luck:
Walking under the open ladder can be hazardous not only for the person who's climbed up on it but also for the person walking below the ladder. A loss of balance could hurt a person.
Getting hurt is never a good idea, & this superstitions ensures, we are careful with ladders.
Safety first, Superstition later.
3. Bird Droppings bring You Good luck:
Can you imagine how embarrassing it would be to have bird droppings on you, if this superstition did not exist. Making it out to be a sign of good luck, not only saves us from embarrassment but also changes the reactions of people around us from 'Oh! Shit' to 'Oh, Good Luck'.
4. Hanging up Garlic, wards off the evil eye:
Garlic is used in food & also has high medicinal value. Ayurveda study shows that garlic has Antibacterial and Antiviral properties, is used to treat skin infections, reduces blood pressure & cholesterol, combat allergies, is a remedy for respiratory problems & used for Cancer prevention.
With so many medicinal properties, there is little doubt that it wards off the evil eye / When you hang a Garlic at a visible place, it would probably remind you to use garlic on a regular basis thus warding off the ill effects on ones health.
5. To give someone a wallet without money in it will bring that person bad luck:
A new Wallet can bring happiness to a person with lots of money.
But imagine to gift someone a wallet, when he is going through a financial crisis. Filling up the wallet ensures a smile on the face of the receiver, no matter what!
Message for the week:
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says “When You have a pure heart and a clear Intention, Nothing can deter you & Nature will Support you”.