वृक्ष (Tree)People are advised to worship Neem (Azadirachta indica or Indian Lilac) and Banyan tree in the morning. Inhaling the air near these trees, is good for health.
योग (Yoga)
If you are trying to look ways for stress management, there can’t be anything other than Hindu Yoga aasan Pranayama (inhaling and exhaling air slowly using one of the nostrils).
हनुमान चालीसा (Hanuman Chalisa)
Hanuman Chalisa, according to NASA, has the exact calculation of the distance between Sun and the Earth. (Believe it or not, its true. Google it)
प्रतिष्ठान (Temple installations)
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.
तुलसी (Basil)
Every Hindu household has a Tulsi plant. Tulsi or Basil leaves when consumed, keeps our immune system strong to help prevent the H1N1 disease.
मन्त्र (Mantras, Chants)
The rhythm of Vedic mantras, an ancient Hindu practice, when pronounced and heard are believed to cure so many disorders of the body like blood pressure.
तिलक (A mark worn on the forehead)
Hindus keep the holy ash in their forehead after taking a bath. It’s a representation of “third eye”, the inner eye which provides perception beyond ordinary sight.
कुंकुम (Vermillion)
Women keep kumkum bindi on their forehead. Traditionally, the area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, ajna, the seat of "concealed wisdom". The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. The bindi also represents the third eye (Courtesy: Wikipedia).
हस्त ग्रास (Eating with hands)
Eating with hands feeds not only the body but also mind and soul. Our hands and feet are said to be the conduits of the five elements. The Ayurvedic texts teach that each finger is an extension of one of the five elements. The thumb is agni (fire) -- you might have seen children sucking their thumb, this is nature's way of aiding the digestion at an age when they are unable to chew; the forefinger is vayu (air), the middle finger is akash (ether -- the tiny intercellular spaces in the human body), the ring finger is prithvi (earth) and the little finger is jal (water) (courtesy NDTV Food).
पत्तल (Leaf plates)
Hindu customs requires one to eat on a leaf (Banana leaf or Palash 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.
कर्णछेदन (Piercings)
Piercing of baby’s ears is actually part of acupuncture treatment. The point where the ear is pierced helps in curing Asthma.
हल्दी (Turmeric)
Sprinkling turmeric mixed water around the house before prayers and after. Its known that turmeric has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities.
गोबर (Cow dung)
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.
गोमूत्र (Cow urine)
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.
शिक्षा (Education)
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.
दिया (Oil lamps)
Lighting ‘diyas’ or oil or ghee lamps in temples and house fills the surroundings with positivity and recharges your senses.
जनेऊ (Sacred thread)
Janeu, or the string on a Brahmin’s body, is also a part of Acupressure ‘Janeu' and keeps the wearer safe from several diseases.
तोरण (Archway)
Decorating the main door with ‘Toran’- a string of mangoes leaves, neem leaves or ashoka leaves actually purifies the atmosphere.
चरणस्पर्श (Pranama)
The right way of touching one’s feet: Bend the upper half of your body, ideally without bending your knees, and stretch both your arms – with your head between them – to touch the feet of the elder. Obvious that it is, the fingertips of your left hand should touch the right foot of the elder and your right hand should be on their left foot. The elder person should now touch the top of your head with their right hand. 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.
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.
चिताग्नि (Cremation)
Cremation or burning the dead, is one of the cleanest form of disposing off the dead body.
Also soil in India is wet type and have more water in it. If dead bodies are buried under soil, the bio degradation take place and body fluids come out. Since the soil is wet enough, it is very much sure that those fluids will mix up with the water in soil and hence the drinking sources like wells and rivers will get polluted. This will lead to diseases.
ॐ (Om)
Chanting the mantra ‘Om’ leads to significant reduction in heart rate which leads to a deep form of relaxation with increased alertness.
शंख (Conch shell)
The ‘Shankh Dhwani’ creates the sound waves by which many harmful germs, insects are destroyed. The mosquito breeding is also affected by Shankh blowing and decreases the spread of malaria.
There are many more traditions and rituals with very strong scientific reasons behind them.
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