Practtices in Hinduism is a Science

       Practices in Hinduism is a Science-Let us try to Understand and Appreciate

                    The benefits are universal and can be followed by any one if one would like to

                                                                                                                                     With no  prejudice or malice towards any one/religion!

TREE
   People are advised to worship Neem and Banyan tree in the morning. Inhaling the air near these trees, is good for health.

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).

TEMPLE
   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.

TULSI
   Every household in earlier days has a Tulsi plant. Tulsi or Basil leaves when consumed, keeps our immune system strong to 

   help prevent the H1N1 disease.The only tree  produce oxygen 24 hours.

VEDA   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.

VIBHOOD
   Holy Ash kept/applied on  the forehead after taking a bath,  removes excess water from your head.

BINDI   Women keep kumkum bindi on their forehead that protects from being hypnotised.

HAND
   Eating with hands might be looked down upon in the west but it connects the body, mind and soul, when it comes to food.

BANANA LEAF
   Custom 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

EAR PIERCING
   Piercing of baby’s ears is actually part of acupuncture treatment. The point where the ear is pierced helps in curing Asthma.

TURMERIC
   Sprinkling turmeric mixed water around the house before prayers and after. Its known that turmeric has antioxidant,     

   antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities.

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.

COW URINE    It is considered that 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.

SIT-UPS
   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.

GHEE LAMP
   Lighting ‘diyas’ or oil or ghee lamps in temples and house fills the surroundings with positivity and recharges your senses.

STRING
   Janeu, or the string on a Brahmin’s body, is also a part of Acupressure ‘Janeu' and keeps the wearer safe from several                  diseases.

TORAN
   Decorating the main door with ‘Toran’- a string of mangoes leaves; neem leaves; ashoka leaves actually purifies the 

   atmosphere

ASHIRWAD
   Touching your elder’s feet keeps your backbone in good shape.

CREMATION GROUND
   Cremation or burning the dead, is one of the cleanest form of disposing off the dead body.

AUM
   Chanting the mantra ‘Om’ leads to significant reduction in heart rate which leads to a deep form of relaxation with    

   increased alertness.

SHANK (CONCH) 
  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 Maleria.

May like to share this knowledge with children and others, if you would like to.