మన అలవాట్లు శాస్త్రం ఆధారితమైనవని చెప్పే కారణాలు
వేప వృక్షం
People are advised to worship Neem and Banyan tree in the morning. Inhaling the air near these trees, is good for health.
యోగా
If you are trying to look for ways for stress management, there can’t be anything other than Hindu Yogam aasanas Pranayamam (inhaling and exhaling air slowly using one of the nostrils).
మూలస్ధాపనం
Hindu temples are built scientifically. The place where an idol is placed in the temple is called ‘Moolasthanam’. This ‘Moolasthanam’ is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum, thus benefitting the worshipper.
తులసి పూజ
Every Hindu household has a Tulasi plant. Tulasi leaves when consumed, keeps our immune system strong to help prevent the H1N1 disease.
మంత్ర పఠనం
The rhythm of Vedic mantram, an ancient Hindu practice, when pronounced and heard cures so many disorders of the body like blood pressure.
భస్మధారణం
Hindus keep the holy ash in their forehead after taking a bath, this removes excess water from your head.
కుంకుమ
Women keep Kumkuma Bottu on their forehead that protects from being hypnotised.
చేతితో భోజనం తినడం
Eating with hands might be looked down upon in the west but it connects the body, mind and soul, when it comes to food.
అరిటాకు భోజనం
Hindu customs requires 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
చెవి కుట్టడం
Piercing of baby’s ears is actually part of acupuncture treatment. The point where the ear is pierced helps in curing Asthma.
పసుపు నీరు చల్లడం
Sprinkling turmeric mixed water around the house before prayers and after. Its known that turmeric has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities.
గోవు పేడ
The old practice of pasting cow dung on walls and outside their house prevents various diseases/viruses as this cow dung is anti-biotic and rich in minerals.
గోమూత్రం
Hindus consider drinking cow urine to cure various illnesses. Apparently, it does balance bile, mucous and airs and a remover of heart diseases and effect of poison.
గుంజీళ్ళు-squats
The age-old punishment of doing Sit-ups while holding the ears actually makes the mind sharper and is helpful for those with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, learning difficulties and behavioural problems.
దీపం
Lighting 'Deepamu’ or oil or ghee lamps in temples and house fills the surroundings with positivity and recharges your senses.
యజ్ఞోపవీతం
Janjam, or the string on a Brahmin’s body, is also a part of Acupressure ‘Janjam'' and keeps the wearer safe from several diseases.
మామిడి తోరణం
Decorating the main door with ‘Toranamu'- a string of mango leaves; neem leaves;ashoka leaves actually purifies the atmosphere.
పాదాభివందనం
Touching your elder’s feet keeps your backbone in good shape.
చితి
Cremation or burning the dead, is one of the cleanest form of disposing off the dead body.
ఓం కార నామం
Chanting the mantram ‘Om’ leads to significant reduction in heart rate which leads to a deep form of relaxation with increased alertness.
హనుమాన్ చాలీసా పఠనం
Hanuman Chalisa, according to NASA, has the exact calculation of the distance between Sun and the Earth.
శంఖ నాదం
The ‘Shankha Dhwani’ creates the sound waves by which many harmful germs, insects are destroyed. The mosquito breeding is also affected by Shankha blowing and decreases the spread of malaria.