THE LOGIC BEHIND THE INDIAN SUPERSTITIONS

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In India traditions breath comfortably sometimes not next to technology as most of them are well founded by superstitions that are supported in later years as true by technology and logic. Thus, the usage of word ;superstitions' appears to be unpleasant to hear At times, we question age-old practices, while others accept them unwittingly. All superstitions at one time were carefully thought scientific procedures. Here are some ancient practices supported by logic, behind them. Do not step out during eclipse --Preventing loss of eyesight Do not sleep with your head facing the North--preventing cardiovascular diseases A girl should not do certain things while she is menstruating--Giving women time for rest Do not go near a Peepal tree in the night--avoid inhaling Carbon dioxide Using Lemon and Green Chilies to avert evil eye--Encouraging consumption because they are rich in several nutrients Bathe after attening a funeral ceremony--Preventing infection Do not cut nails after sunset--In the absence of light-- one might get hurt Sweeping the floor during the evening brings bad luck--something important might get swept away in the dark With the passage of time they became more esoteric and only rituals were propagated. not the reasoning behind them.