Hi Friends,
We all know of superstitions which we hear and follow in our daily lives. If we look deeply, there is either a logic, a myth, or history behhind it...
Ive started this thread so that we could discuss 'what lies behind the superstition'. As we Indians have inherited a large list of superstitions, we sure have many stories to tell....
To start with, here are some stories....
1. If you break a mirror - you have seven years of bad luck
Let’s find out the truth behind this one.
Long before mirrors were invented, people used to see their reflections in pools of water. Since they had no scientific knowledge at the time, they believed this reflection to be their soul or their other self; hence, they believed that any interference with the other self would injure it.
Hence when mirrors were invented, and they were broken, it was thought that the other self was harmed.
And where did this seven year thing come in? Well, the Roman belief was that life renewed itself every seven years. And, since a mirror meant “broken” health, it was believed that the person who broke it would need seven years to recover.
2. One must not walk under a ladder
This one probably has a logic. Since obviously if a person walks under a ladder, the person on it (carpenter, painter) may accidently drop his stuff on you. Also, the ladder itself could fall on you; hence its best to avoid walking under ladders.....
From India, Mumbai
5We all know of superstitions which we hear and follow in our daily lives. If we look deeply, there is either a logic, a myth, or history behhind it...
Ive started this thread so that we could discuss 'what lies behind the superstition'. As we Indians have inherited a large list of superstitions, we sure have many stories to tell....
To start with, here are some stories....
1. If you break a mirror - you have seven years of bad luck
Let’s find out the truth behind this one.
Long before mirrors were invented, people used to see their reflections in pools of water. Since they had no scientific knowledge at the time, they believed this reflection to be their soul or their other self; hence, they believed that any interference with the other self would injure it.
Hence when mirrors were invented, and they were broken, it was thought that the other self was harmed.
And where did this seven year thing come in? Well, the Roman belief was that life renewed itself every seven years. And, since a mirror meant “broken” health, it was believed that the person who broke it would need seven years to recover.
2. One must not walk under a ladder
This one probably has a logic. Since obviously if a person walks under a ladder, the person on it (carpenter, painter) may accidently drop his stuff on you. Also, the ladder itself could fall on you; hence its best to avoid walking under ladders.....
From India, Mumbai
Well ,
In our school time i hope u remember , Girls use to keep Peacock Feathers in the books.. saying that Feather will giv birth to another feather.. How stupid thought it was na .....
If we hit a person head with our head we must hit again otherwise horn will grow in our head... another belief.
I Will post more sikha when it come to my mind
From India, Madras
In our school time i hope u remember , Girls use to keep Peacock Feathers in the books.. saying that Feather will giv birth to another feather.. How stupid thought it was na .....
If we hit a person head with our head we must hit again otherwise horn will grow in our head... another belief.
I Will post more sikha when it come to my mind
From India, Madras
The thought of finding a bears hair in the first place will automatically wipe away bad dreams. A person will think...."chup chap so hi jaata hoon..."
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
bachpan mein main sota nahi tha, to meri maa bolti thi, ki sojaa bache nahi to gabaar aajayega, and i used to wake up and wait for gabbar to come
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
One cute belief that always amuses me is kids keeping their fallen Milk tooth under the Pillow!! On the belief that Tooth Fairy visits them and changes the tooth into a coin!!:icon1::icon1::icon1:
This came into practice coz Long back, in Europe.. there was a belief that fallen Milk tooth should be buried coz they believed a Witch would get hold of the tooth and a curse would be placed on the Child!!!!!!! This later on, changed by the developments of the FAST WORLD!!!!!!:icon1::icon1::icon1:
From India, Madras
This came into practice coz Long back, in Europe.. there was a belief that fallen Milk tooth should be buried coz they believed a Witch would get hold of the tooth and a curse would be placed on the Child!!!!!!! This later on, changed by the developments of the FAST WORLD!!!!!!:icon1::icon1::icon1:
From India, Madras
Not only that slippers as well. And when we carry non veg we should place a charcoal or red chillies.
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
Even now my grand ma does it with me.. If she cook any non veg foodand pack to my home when i travel she wil wrap charcoal too... For her satisfaction i will carry it.... But i some wat trust it yaar.... We cant take risk when we travel on highways na ..... so i obey what ever my elders say
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
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