Vedic Wisdom - Namaskar

Vedic Wisdom

Namaskar

In Hindu culture, people greet each other by joining their palms - termed as “Namaskar.” The general reason behind this tradition is that greeting by joining both the palms means respect. However, scientifically speaking, joining both hands ensures joining the tips of all the fingers together; which are denoted by the pressure points of eyes, ears, and mind. Pressing them together is said to activate the pressure points which helps us remember that person for a long time. And also, it avoids any adverse impact on account of germs since we don’t make any physical contact.

Toe rings

Wearing toe rings is not just the significance of married women but there is science behind it.

Normally toe rings are worn on the second toe. A particular nerve from the second toe connects the uterus and passes to heart. Wearing toe ring on this finger strengthens the uterus. It will keep it healthy by regulating the blood flow to it and menstrual cycle will be regularized.

As Silver is a good conductor, it also absorbs polar energies from the earth and passes it to the body.

To be healthy and peaceful your “prana” or “life force” must be in balance in order for you to stay healthy. All of the paths of your “prana” run down to your toes, so the idea that a marital symbol could double up as a reproductive enhancer is not a superstition.

Since Toe rings are usually made of Silver, a good conductor, it also absorbs the energy from the polar energies from the earth and passes it to the body, thus refreshing whole body system.

Wearing toe ring in the second toe has sexual effect. The reflexology texts also mention about treating gynecological problems by massaging the second toe.

The wearing of toe rings press on certain nerves that pertain to the reproductive system, keeping it in balance and healthy. By wearing Toe rings in both feet, the menstrual cycle course is regularized with even intervals.

Tilak

Applying tilak in the forehead has several scientific positive implications as may be seen as under:

On the forehead, between the two eyebrows, is a spot that is considered as a major nerve point in human body since ancient times. The Tilak is believed to prevent the loss of “energy”, the red ‘kumkum’ between the eyebrows is said to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration.

While applying kumkum the points on the mid-brow region and Ajnya-chakra is automatically pressed. This also facilitates the blood supply to the face muscles. The Sindoor activates the pituitary and pineal gland, so that the body and mind of married women could function better.

Applying the red vermilion also activates the chakras in the forehead and on the crown, which attracts cosmic and pranic energy.

Sindoor is prepared using mercury, turmeric and lime. Mercury acts as a catalyst that helps ease stress, while keeping the brain active and alert. Mercury also helps in controlling blood pressure, activating sexual drive and libidinal energy.

The area between the eyebrows (or the sixth chakra known as the ‘Ajnya’) is the seat of concealed wisdom. According to the tantric cult, when, during meditation, the latent energy (kundalini) rises from the base of the spine towards the head; this ‘ajnya’ is its probable outlet.

The ‘Bindi’ between the eyebrows retains energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration. It is also the central point of the base of the creation itself - symbolizing auspiciousness and good fortune. Religiously speaking, Bindi is supposed to be representative of the mystic third eye and hence the central point of the base of creation. It represents the spiritual sight which Hindus seek to awaken through yoga-union with God.

So, the red dot signifies divinity of omnipotence and serves as a constant reminder to keep God in the front of a believer’s thoughts. It represents that the person’s soul has been purified and he sees things through God’s eyes (beyond the material world, he sees the divine in all beings).

This article is a snippet from the Book Vedic Wisdom, Authored by Pandit Sri Rama Sharma. Vedic Wisdom is available online at www.giri.in and across Giri Trading Agency Private Limited, A chain of Speciality Stores dealing in all kinds of products needed in Indian Culture and Tradition.