Superstitions and scientific reasons behind them

poornima lagadapati

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1. Throwing coins in foundations and rivers
bring good:
The scientific reason behind this is in ancient days coins are made of copper. Copper had antimicrobial property and it can kill 99.9% of infection causing bacterial diseases.

2. Using lemons and chillies to get rid of buri
nazar:
Lemons and chilles are rich in different vitamins and can create certain odour which helps to keep away insects.

3. Lizard falling on body is bad luck:
Lizard releases poisonous chemicals to protect itself from enemies. And if it fall on human body or food, it is bound to contaminate it. Hence bath is taken.

4. Menstruating women are considered to be
impure and unclean:
The reason behind not allowing women to do any household work is that there is lot of blood loss. As women release a lot of heat during this period, they are not allowed inside the temple since this may cause a disturbance in the natural equilibrium and may result in cracks and idols.

5. Bath after attending a funeral ceremony:
As deadbody contains bacteria and microbes it is necessary to take bath after attending funeral.

6. Eat curd and sugar before heading out:
Consumption of curd has a cooling effect on stomach and sugar which is added provides instant glucose which make your work easier and successful.

7. Don't step out during eclipse:
Observing the sun during a solar eclipse cause retinal burns or eclipse blindness.

8. Don't sleep with heading your face to the
north:
There are harmful effects related to blood pressure and other diseases as there is relation between earth's magnetic field and human body.

9. Don't stay under peepal tree at night:
As we all know the completed process of photosynthesis, at night it releases carbon dioxide

10. Don't cut nails after sunset:
Because at ancient times there is no proper light at night and cutting nails at night time may cause hurt.

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1. Throwing coins in foundations and rivers
bring good:
The scientific reason behind this is in ancient days coins are made of copper. Copper had antimicrobial property and it can kill 99.9% of infection causing bacterial diseases.

2. Using lemons and chillies to get rid of buri
nazar:
Lemons and chilles are rich in different vitamins and can create certain odour which helps to keep away insects.

3. Lizard falling on body is bad luck:
Lizard releases poisonous chemicals to protect itself from enemies. And if it fall on human body or food, it is bound to contaminate it. Hence bath is taken.

4. Menstruating women are considered to be
impure and unclean:
The reason behind not allowing women to do any household work is that there is lot of blood loss. As women release a lot of heat during this period, they are not allowed inside the temple since this may cause a disturbance in the natural equilibrium and may result in cracks and idols.

5. Bath after attending a funeral ceremony:
As deadbody contains bacteria and microbes it is necessary to take bath after attending funeral.

6. Eat curd and sugar before heading out:
Consumption of curd has a cooling effect on stomach and sugar which is added provides instant glucose which make your work easier and successful.

7. Don't step out during eclipse:
Observing the sun during a solar eclipse cause retinal burns or eclipse blindness.

8. Don't sleep with heading your face to the
north:
There are harmful effects related to blood pressure and other diseases as there is relation between earth's magnetic field and human body.

9. Don't stay under peepal tree at night:
As we all know the completed process of photosynthesis, at night it releases carbon dioxide

10. Don't cut nails after sunset:
Because at ancient times there is no proper light at night and cutting nails at night time may cause hurt.

There are lot many...
Comment down if you know any 🙂

Lizard falling on human is bad luck
It is said to be bad luck but the scientific reasons behind this is that the lizard releases poisonous chemicals from its body in order to protect themselves from enemies and if it falls on human body or food, it is bound to contaminate it. So, bathe is taken after it falls on someone.
 
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