Amazing Scientific Reasons Behind Hindu Traditions

1. Throwing Coins into a River:

The general reasoning given for this act is that it brings Good Luck. However, scientifically speaking, in the ancient times, most of the currency used was made of copper unlike the stainless steel coins of today. Copper is a vital metal very useful to the human body. Throwing coins in the river was one way our fore-fathers ensured we intake sufficient copper as part of the water as rivers were the only source of drinking water. Making it a custom ensured that all of us follow the practice.

2. Joining Both Palms together to Greet:

In Hindu culture, people greet each other by joining their palms – termed as “Namaskar.” The general reason behind this tradition is that greeting by joining both the palms means respect. However, scientifically speaking, joining both hands ensures joining the tips of all the fingers together; which are denoted to the pressure points of eyes, ears, and mind. Pressing them together is said to activate the pressure points which helps us remember that person for a long time. And, no germs since we don’t make any physical contact!

3. Why do Indian Women wear Toe Ring:

Wearing toe rings is not just the significance of married women but there is science behind it. Normally toe rings are worn on the second toe. A particular nerve from the second toe connects the uterus and passes to heart. Wearing toe ring on this finger strengthens the uterus. It will keep it healthy by regulating the blood flow to it and menstrual cycle will be regularized. As Silver is a good conductor, it also absorbs polar energies from the earth and passes it to the body.

4. Applying Tilak on the Forehead:

On the forehead, between the two eyebrows, is a spot that is considered as a major nerve point in human body since ancient times. The Tilak is believed to prevent the loss of “energy”, the red ‘kumkum’ between the eyebrows is said to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration. While applying kumkum the points on the mid-brow region and Adnya-chakra are automatically pressed. This also facilitates the blood supply to the face muscles.

5. Why do Temples have Bells:

People who are visiting the temple should and will Ring the bell before entering the inner sanctum (Garbhagudi or Garbha Gruha or womb-chamber) where the main idol is placed. According to Agama Sastra, the bell is used to give sound for keeping evil forces away and the ring of the bell is pleasant to God. However, the scientific reason behind bells is that their ring clears our mind and helps us stay sharp and keep our full concentration on devotional purpose. These bells are made in such a way that when they produce a sound it creates a unity in the Left and Right parts of our brains. The moment we ring the bell, it produces a sharp and enduring sound which lasts for minimum of 7 seconds in echo mode. The duration of echo is good enough to activate all the seven healing centres in our body. This results in emptying our brain from all negative thoughts.

6. Why do we have Navratras: 

Our living style has drastically changed if we compare it to the society hundreds & thousands of years ago. The traditions which we follow in present are not establishments of today but of the past. Ever thought, why do we have Navratras twice a year unlike other festivals like Deepawali or Holi? Well, both these months are the months of changing seasons and the eating habits of both the seasons are quite different from each other. Navratras give enough time to the body to adjust and prepare itself for to the changing season. These nine days were marked as a period when people would clean their body system by keeping fasts by avoiding excessive salt and sugar, meditate, gain a lot of positive energy, gain a lot of self confidence & increase the self determination power (fasts are a medium to improve our will power and self determination) and finally get ready for the challenges of the changed season.

7. Why do we worship Tulsi Plant: 

Hindu religion has bestowed ‘Tulsi’, with the status of mother. Also known as ‘Sacred or Holy Basil’, Tulsi, has been recognized as a religious and spiritual devout in many parts of the world. The vedic sages knew the benefits of Tulsi and that is why they personified it as a Goddess and gave a clear message to the entire community that it needs to be taken care of by the people, literate or illiterate. We try to protect it because it is like Sanjeevani for the mankind. Tulsi has great medicinal properties. It is a remarkable antibiotic. Taking Tulsi everyday in tea or otherwise increases immunity and help the drinker prevent diseases, stabilize his or her health condition, balance his or her body system and most important of all, prolong his or her life. Keeping Tulsi plant at home prevents insects and mosquitoes from entering the house. It is said that snakes do not dare to go near a Tulsi plant. Maybe that is why ancient people would grow lots of Tulsi near their houses.

8. 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.

9. Start with Spice & End with Sweet:

Our ancestors have stressed on the fact that our meals should be started off with something spicy and sweet dishes should be taken towards the end. The significance of this eating practice is that while spicy things activate the digestive juices and acids and ensure that the digestion process goes on smoothly and efficiently, sweets or carbohydrates pulls down the digestive process. Hence, sweets were always recommended to be taken as a last item.

10. Choti on the Male Head:

Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of Ayurveda, describes the master sensitive spot on the head as Adhipati Marma, where there is a nexus of all nerves. The shikha protects this spot. Below, in the brain, occurs the Brahmarandhra, where the sushumnã (nerve) arrives from the lower part of the body. In Yog, Brahmarandhra is the highest, seventh chakra, with the thousand-petalled lotus. It is the centre of wisdom. The knotted shikhã helps boost this centre and conserve its subtle energy known as ojas.

11. Applying Mehendi/Henna on the Hand:

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.

12. Celebration & Cleaning During Diwali:

Diwali usually falls in October or November which marks the start of winter season and end of rainy season. Rainy season wasn’t a good time for everyone back then; many homes needed repair and renovation after a heavy fall. That is why time before diwali was considered the period during which everyone can indulge in cleaning and beautification of their home. And also take out their winter clothes and pack the summer ones.

13. Sitting on the Floor & Eating:

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. Sitting in this position while eating helps in improving digestion as the circulatory system can focus solely upon digestion and not on our legs dangling from a chair or supporting us while we are standing.

14. Why not to sleep with Your Head towards North:

Myth is that it invites ghost or death but science says that it is because human body has its own magnetic field (Also known as hearts magnetic field, because the flow of blood) and Earth is a giant magnet. When we sleep with head towards north, our body’s magnetic field become completely asymmetrical to the Earth’s Magnetic field. That cause problems related to blood pressure and our heart needs to work harder in order to overcome this asymmetry of Magnetic fields. Apart from this another reason is that Our body have significant amount of iron in our blood. When we sleep in this position, iron from the whole body starts to congregate in brain. This can cause headache, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognitive Decline, Parkinson disease and brain degeneration.

15. Surya Namaskar:

Hindus have a tradition of paying regards to Sun God early in the morning by their water offering ritual. It was mainly because looking at Sun rays through water or directly at that time of the day is good for eyes and also by waking up to follow this routine, we become prone to a morning lifestyle and mornings are proven to be the most effective part of the day.

16. Ear Piercing in Children:

Piercing the ears has a great importance in Indian ethos. Indian physicians and philosophers believe that piercing the ears helps in the development of intellect, power of thinking and decision making faculties. Talkativeness fritters away life energy. Ear piercing helps in speech-restraint. It helps to reduce impertinent behaviour and the ear-channels become free from disorders. This idea appeals to the Western world as well, and so they are getting their ears pierced to wear fancy earrings as a mark of fashion.

17. Application of Sindoor or Vermillion:

It is interesting to note that that the application of sindoor by married women carries a physiological significance. This is so because Sindoor is prepared by mixing turmeric-lime and the metal mercury. Due to its intrinsic properties, mercury, besides controlling blood pressure also activates sexual drive. This also explains why Sindoor is prohibited for the widows. For best results, Sindoor should be applied right upto the pituitary gland where all our feelings are centered. Mercury is also known for removing stress and strain.

18. The scientific explanation of ouching Feet(charan sparsh):

Usually, the person of whose feet you are touching is either old or pious. When they accept your respect which came from your reduced ego (and is called your shraddha) their hearts emit positive thoughts and energy (which is called their karuna) which reaches you through their hands and toes. In essence, the completed circuit enables flow of energy and increases cosmic energy, switching on a quick connect between two minds and hearts. To an extent, the same is achieved through handshakes and hugs. The nerves that start from our brain spread across all your body. These nerves or wires end in the fingertips of your hand and feet. When you join the fingertips of your hand to those of their opposite feet, a circuit is immediately formed and the energies of two bodies are connected. Your fingers and palms become the ‘receptor’ of energy and the feet of other person become the ‘giver’ of energy.

19. Why do we Fast:

The underlying principle behind fasting is to be found in Ayurveda. This ancient Indian medical system sees the basic cause of many diseases as the accumulation of toxic materials in the digestive system. Regular cleansing of toxic materials keeps one healthy. By fasting, the digestive organs get rest and all body mechanisms are cleansed and corrected. A complete fast is good for heath, and the occasional intake of warm lemon juice during the period of fasting prevents the flatulence. Since the human body, as explained by Ayurveda, is composed of 80% liquid and 20% solid, like the earth, the gravitational force of the moon affects the fluid contents of the body. It causes emotional imbalances in the body, making some people tense, irritable and violent. Fasting acts as antidote, for it lowers the acid content in the body which helps people to retain their sanity. Research suggests there are major health benefits to caloric restriction like reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, immune disorders etc.

20. Why Idol Worship:

Hinduism propagates idol worship more than any other religion. Researchers say that this was initiated for the purpose of increasing concentration during prayers. According to psychiatrists, a man will shape his thoughts as per what he sees. If you have 3 different objects in front of you, your thinking will change according to the object you are viewing. Similarly, in ancient India, idol worship was established so that when people view idols it is easy for them to concentrate to gain spiritual energy and meditate without mental diversion.

21. Why do Indian Women wear Bangles:

Normally the wrist portion is in constant activation on any human. Also the pulse beat in this portion is mostly checked for all sorts of ailments. The Bangles used by women are normally in the wrist part of ones hand and its constant friction increases the blood circulation level. Further more the electricity passing out through outer skin is again reverted to one’s own body because of the ring shaped bangles, which has no ends to pass the energy outside but to send it back to the body.

Indian English - Common Errors

It’s hard to adopt a second language. In India, most of us have learned English later in our lives – and the transition from the mother tongue to the world’s tongue is never fully complete. India is known for its language diversity – and many languages mean many versions of English. Though the Mother Tongue Influence (MTI) gives a unique flavor to the English spoken in the sub-continent – yet in professional environments too much of this influence may leave a not-so-polished impression. Even the people who have learned English for many years tend to make these errors – mostly because,

1. This is how they’ve seen others speaking, hence adopted as is – now out of habit find it hard to change.

2. They make a word to word translation from their mother-tongue, which skews the sentence structure.

Here I found some common errors made by Indian English speakers from various sites. I hope these are very useful for you.

1.    I am from Chennai only.(I am from Chennai (or) I’m originally from Chennai.)

2.    It’s like this only.(That’s how it is)

3.    I am living in Chennai ( I live in Chennai)

4.    Myself, Raj ( My name is Raj)

5.    He’s having a car (He has a car)

6.    He came back in India. (He came back to India.)

7.    I'd like to study in abroad/overseas.(I'd like to study abroad/overseas.)

8.    He drives his bike so fast.(He rides his bike so fast.)

9.    I don't know to drive a car.(I don't know how to drive a car.)

10. They entered into the hall. (They entered the hall.)

11. I understood her the question.(I made her understand the question.)

12. He teaches very well, isn't it? (He teaches very well, DOESN'T he?)

13. You are hiding something, isn't it?(You are hiding something, aren't you?)

14. I would like to make a doctor.(I would like to be/become a doctor.)

15. We had talked to him yesterday.(We talked to him yesterday.)

16. We bought some furnitures.(We bought some furniture).

17. I cut my hair yesterday.(I got my hair cut yesterday.)

18. If I am you, I will never do so.)(If I were you, I would never do so.)

19. I love listening music. (I love listening to music.)

20. I missed my keys.(I lost my keys.)

 ....To be continued

Happiness - Short story

 Once a group of 50 people was attending a seminar. Suddenly the speaker stopped and decided to do a group activity. He started giving each one a balloon. Each one was asked to write his/her name on it using a marker pen. Then all the balloons were collected and put in another room.

 

Now these delegates were let in that room and asked to find the balloon which had their name written, within 5 minutes. Everyone was frantically searching for their name, colliding with each other, pushing around others and there was utter chaos.

 

At the end of 5 minutes no one could find their own balloon.
Now each one was asked to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the person whose name was written on it. Within minutes everyone had their own balloon.

 

The speaker began— "exactly this is happening in our lives. Everyone is frantically looking for happiness all around, not knowing where it is.Our happiness lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness; you will get your own happiness. And this is the purpose of human life...the pursuit of happiness!!"

Why we called Today as Present? - (Story)

 

 

 Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.

His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end.

They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on
vacation..

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color
and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.

Although the other man could not hear the band -he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with
descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body
of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.

She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window.The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left
him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.

It faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this
window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.

She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'

Epilogue:

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present .'

Pongal Celebration and Future Events - 2014

As we planned our Pongal celebration events were completed successfully on Jan 14-2014.

Thanks for all who gave your 100% effort to made this event success!

If you want to join hands with us, please fill the form that added under below link.

Sixthsense_Joining Form

 

Here some snaps:

 

Newly introduced:

Sixthsense fund program for helpless children:

•     Buy clothes and study materials

•     Provide good food monthly twice.

•     Helping them to develop their skills(Co-curricular)

    and more..

How to change folder background in Windows XP?

Lots of free tools available in online for amazing windows tweaks :)

But as a computer experts, these tools are waste pieces for us.We just want everything would be just control by us. Not the coding by other companies or etc.

Here a simple steps for change folder's default white background with our desire picture.

This works in Windows XP. I am not sure about after versions.

Ok. Here the steps!

Choose the folder as our target. Here ex: D:\Travel

Step1:
Open "cmd prompt", type the code attrib +s D:\Travel
(This is just to change system attribute value)

Step2:
Open a notepad and add the below code.This is the key part! save this inside our target folder as "Desktop.ini"

[ExtShellFolderViews]
{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC} = {BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}
[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
Attributes=1
IconArea_Image=path_of_the_wallpaper
IconArea_Text=0x00000000

* path_of_the_wallpaper contain the image path. Here D:\Image\new.jpg
So the code will be,

[ExtShellFolderViews]
{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC} = {BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}
[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
Attributes=1
IconArea_Image=D:\Image\new.jpg
IconArea_Text=0x00000000

Step 3:
That's it. Close the folder and re-open it. 
 Now it should show the wallpaper as background.

Happy Weekend!! :) Meet you again soon!!!

- Rajkumar PP

One Of a Serious Day in my life - Rajkumar PP

My life is full of strange events and people. Even today I met a strange person. When I crossed the road, he suddenly fell down in front of me from the bicycle. He went unconscious. Oh my god. He is bleeding. Big crowd surrounded him now. I just stunned and don't know what's happening there. But I can hear various speeches by the great unwashed.

One said, “As like the same, last week near my home one person got injured in the head. He died after 15 min. I think this guy also never is alive”. After this statement really I got angrier. In the mean time Ambulance reached the spot. Before any suggestions from people, I joined with the injured person's hospital travel.

Worries. The big face changing word as of today.

From LKG boy to old-age guests, everybody has something to worry. I phoned my manager and informed that I can't come office in time. After five minutes we reached Hospital. Some helpers came with a stretcher.

Now I am with the doctor. He told that the patient is fine now. He thanked me for my serious face. Really? I just asked myself. Why I am looks so serious now? I don't know who is that person and have hope on doctors. Then for what I am worrying. I gave my card to the nurse and left the hospital.

Life is same for Ant and human. Fear on death make us so serious and not allow us to do something bigger or never tried before.

Yesterday I met a friend in a Hotel. We discussed about our long journey after college days. I got a point from there. We are so serious about exams and results during studies. But those moments make us laugh now. Everything is like this. There is no use of worrying.

I got a call at 4:00 PM from hospital. They told the patient can hear and speak. I plan to visit him again after my office hours. Work makes my life as systamatic.From morning to evening I am so much think about work and issues. Even they are resolvable, worries never end.Just they roam around my thought. Before I complain others, I need to take me out from this don't like situation.

I reached Hospital by 6 PM.The person is on bed. I am happy to see him alive. He introduced himself and thanked me a lot. His Name Ravi. He was working in a small coffee shop. After his marriage he got some issues with his wife. So both were separated by her family. Ravi loved his wife and thier child Banu very much. He told whole story of him and cried in between. I just call his wife and informed about his accident. She assured that she will reach in 30min.

Ravi spent his life fully for searching money. He just forgot his wife and baby in those time. He never smoke or drink. But had a bad friend. A good guy with bad company, make him live in unpeaceful life. Ravi helped his friend John for her wife's hear operation. Unfortunately Mrs. John died. John became hopeless person and start to drink. Ravi can't even able to ask his 50000.This makes trouble in Ravi's family. After her wife left, he understood the situation. At what he was more serious about, not gave any happiness to him. Its money.

Now that family regrouped. All are happy. After so many months I got a call from Ravi. He told that he started a Tea shop in his native. His wife very happy about his change. I wished him for his future. Also I assured myself that live the life with peace. Not with Serious series of worries.

- Rajkumar PP(12/02/2014)