It has been a common scenario since childhood that many of us were forced to believe and follow some irrational beliefs without any logical explanations or verifications. We all just followed those because we were told to do so mostly by our mothers and grandmothers. And that’s how these bizarre myths became a part of our life and still continues to dominate our minds even today.
However these irrational thought process is also being inserted in our minds with illogical display of superstitious scenes and sequences in a dramatic way by daily soaps and movies.
Bizarre Superstitions that still exist-
- Sweeping after sunset not allowed–
One practice that is still being followed is avoiding sweeping after sunset or else it might attract rotten luck soon. Actually there’s no proper logic to this one, but since its dark after sunset so sweeping during that time might lead to losing some important stuff.
- No cutting or trimming of nails after sunset-
Trimming or Cutting nails after sunset is strictly prohibited or else you might end up inviting misfortune into your life. Logically in the absence of light you might hurt yourself with sharp nail cutters or clippers .
- Use of Kola Fut (black bindi) to ward off evil eye-
A very familiar sight is that as soon as a child is born , the face of the baby is imprinted with black bindi. As per an age old belief , the “Kola Fut” (black bindi ) can ward of evil eye.
4. Avoiding consumption of Meat on certain days-
Indians are both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. But consuming non veg food is strictly avoided by a lot of people on specific days. Although this is followed because of several logical reasons including religious devotion or because maybe those particular days are observed as death anniversary of family members. However with a health perspective a meat free day can help in cleansing the stomach .
5. Pregnant women and eclipse-
As per ancient beliefs and astrology, Pregnant women are advised to stay indoors during eclipses to avoid harmful effects on the unborn child.
6. Sign of receiving money if your palm is itching-
If your left palm is itching this means you might receive money from any source very soon.
7. Adding one rupee to gift money-
A very common picture is seen in india of adding an odd coin in a money gift envelope .
8. Lemon and chillies can ward off evil-
The most natural weapon to stay protected from any source of evil is the string of lemon and chillies that is found hanging outside home and workplace .
9. Gemstones bring good fortune-
Consulting astrologers In India for any advice is considered extremely natural , The astrologers suggest precious gemstones to improve your luck and diminish your fate. In maximum cases people are seen wearing those for financial gain. Notably in order to get rid of your financial misfortune you have to afford those “expensive stones” .
- Crow cawing indicates that you have guests arriving-
In some areas of India seeing a crow cawing on your rooftop is an indication that guests or some news coming your way. Similarly, hearing a crow in your dream has the same meaning. However in certain cultures hearing a crow cawing is considered inauspicious.
- Avoid too much of Laughter because tears might follow-
Moments where you find youself bursting into laughter then you need to be careful as it is a sign that soon will be crying. This myth sounds familiar for most of us.
- Stop if you see a black cat crossing your road-
The most common sight we all have come across. As per age old belief it is said that if a black cat crosses your path, then you should avoid taking that path.
