In our daily lives, we all encounter concepts like superstitions (which are beliefs about some unnatural elements in nature). Perhaps sometimes we do believe some superstitions. However, superstitions are simply beliefs about some supernatural or unrealistic things about our day-to-day actions, so they don't make sense, do they? While some superstitions make no sense, others do.
We have all heard that a black cat crossing our path is considered to be bad, but have we stopped to think of its origin?The phrase originated in Egypt, not India. According to Indian tradition, black is associated with Lord Shani. Typically, a black cat crossing your path and then throwing a stone or letting someone cross the road will bring bad luck to them, not you.
On the other hand, the superstition of keeping "nimbu mirchi" on your belongings such as vehicles, office doors, or any other possession will keep away bad luck. Many people follow it, but do you know where it originated from?
It is an Indian custom involving Jyeshta, The Goddess of Misfortune. She was particularly fond of giving people bad luck. Goddess Jyeshta was believed to like sour and spicy foods, and as a result, people would hang chillies and lemons on their possessions so that whenever the goddess would come, she could enjoy her preferred food and return to her abode without causing any harm to anyone. The superstition of this kind could be considered oddly logical.
It's possible that some superstitions are based on the conclusions of people or religious beliefs, but superstitions like sleeping with your head in the north are based on science. It can't be called a superstition since it's based more on science than belief. Sleeping with your head facing south is due to the earth’s magnetic field. Even if someone goes against this fact, they might suffer from some medical issues like a rise in blood pressure or other diseases.
Superstitions are the product of human fascination with the unknown and mysterious, and they allow the creative human mind to wander. However, all our beliefs must be grounded in reality, driven by science and logic, and not fascination and fear.
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