Significance of namaste

In Hindu culture , we always greet others saying Namaste that is by Joining both palms together to greet.

“NAMASTE”. The traditional Indian greeting. A gesture which marks respect reverence and love for the person we great. So why do we greet people in this way?

 In yoga this gesture is called Anjali mudra. What is a well known fact that tips of the finger are major energy points. When we bring together the palms of our fingers linking the tips of the fingers, then don't nerve circuits of the brain a link to those of the upper body. A feeling of calmness and well being immediately decends.

 Also in yoga each finger is representative of a certain energy. The little finger represent Tamas or dullness, the ring finger represent rajas or activity, the middle finger represent satwa aur refinement, the index finger is the individual soul or jeevatma and the term is the paramatma for the ultimate soul. These are the reasons behind namaste the traditional Indian greeting.

Temple bell

Ringing temple bell is all time favorite of all the kids! Every one in our childhood must have experienced it . Its fun for kids , and for adults its a way of giving respect to the God .

 The temple bell was a beautifully crafted object made of an amalgam of several metals including zinc, copper, bronze, and many other alloys. The quantity of each metal was based on very accurate scientific calculation. When the bell was rung there was a resonation, which created and an immediate harmony between the right and left lobes of the brain. The echo lasted 7 seconds touching the seven chakras of the body. 

The sound of the bell created on instant calm increasing the power of concentration helping you to focus on the higher. A well designed to temple bell and also produce the sound OM. So next time when you visit the temple just think about it.

Applying kumkum on forehead

According to Hindu culture there is a belief  that a woman looks prettier only when she applies bhindi or kumkum.

Since from my childhood I  have seen my mother applying kumkum also known as sindoor in between her eyebrows and yes, she did look pretty even when she did not apply it. I kept wondering why Hindu religion always insist on applying kumkum for ladies or gentleman in between their  eyebrows or just below the forehead. As I grew older I understood the main scientific reason behind applying kumkum in between the eyebrows. It is scientifically proven that it is a major nerve point in between the eyebrows . So every time when you press or apply a slight pressure in between the eyebrows, the nerve points are activated. It also help us  to increase our memory power.

The rhishis of ancient India understood this to be the seat of ajna chakra the centre of infinite intuition

It is also proven that applying fresher on ajna chakra there is proper blood circulation in face muscle.