Superstition is the belief in supernatural causality—that one event causes another without any natural process linking the two events—such as astrology and certain aspects linked to religion, like omens, witchcraft and prophecies, that contradict natural science.
Reason:-There are various reasons, one may be
- It is a blessing
- A token of love and luck
- It is the beginning of a new cycle.
- It makes the sum an odd number and indivisible which is a good omen for the married couple.If the rupee is not added the sum total will be separable or it will end in zero which indicates the end
2. Belief:- People don't shave, get a haircut or cut their nails on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday believing that it will invite bad luck
Reason:-During those days, farmers work hard every day of the week and rest on Monday. Monday is the day they rest, get hair cut and clean shaved. Since the farmers get back to work on Tuesday, the barbers had no work on that day so they close their shops. This practice is still being followed without knowing the actual reason behind it. Many misconceptions and theories revolve around this matter.
3. Belief:- Breaking Mirror Brings 7 Years Bad Luck
Reason:-During old times, mirrors were not cheap and they were low quality and easily defected. In order to avoid negligence it was told that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. That was simple scare tactic. Romans were the one who tagged to the broken mirror a sign of seven years bad luck. The length of the prescribed misfortune came from the ancient Roman belief that it took seven years for life to renew itself. If the person looking into the mirror were not of good health, their image would break the mirror and the run of bad luck would continue for the period of seven years, at the end of which their life would be renewed, their body would be physically rejuvenated, and the curse would be ended.
4. Belief:-Black Cat crossed,you have to wait for 5 min otherwise you will have bad things happen in your life
Reason;-In ancient times, during night people used to travel through forests in bullock carts with a light of kerosene lantern. The carriage animals get past big cats like leopards, hyenas and jackals foxes. These animals have glowing eyes and scare the cows, horses or the bulls that pull the carts. That is why the travelling party halts nearby and help the animals refresh themselves before they pull the carts for the long journey ahead without any stress. Travelers shared their hard experiences and told other travelers not to proceed travel while the cats crossing the roads and in the course of time changing, the cat crossings got live and the people forget forest cats and took the domestic cats instead.
5. Beliefs :-Crows Are Referred As Our Ancestors
Reason:-Crow is the vahana of shani who represents the karmas of past. We are indebted to our ancestors who have given us birth. So offering food to crow is regards as pacifying the hunger of ancestors where ever and whichever form they are reborn. It is believed that crows are being related to our ancestors since the ‘treta yuga’.As per this popular legend, once Jayant the Son of God Indra, disguised in the form of crow and hurt Sita. In turn God Rama took hay and used it as an arrow and parted one of the eyes of Jayant. After realizing his mistake, Jayant asked for God Rama’s forgiveness. Then Rama forgave him and blessed him with a boon that when food is offered to the crows that will reach the ancestors.
6. Belief:- Cutting Nails And Shaving After Sunset
Reason:-In the early days, there was no electricity and proper lighting. This fact didn’t allow people to cut or shave after the sunset. A mystical touch was added to this practice and shaving or cutting after sunset was slowly discouraged. It was believed that the dark spirits would seek the blood of people. Any cuts or bleeding will awaken the dark spirits. People started to believe that the dark spirits would seek blood if they did so. And slowly this superstition came into being
7.Belief:-Do Not Leave A Dead Person’s Eye Open
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Reason:-This is a very common superstitious belief in India, if a dead person’s eyes is left open it is believed that the other soul around the dead body will be taken away with him through his eyes. But the real reason behind this is to make the dead person look as if he is sleeping peacefully and nothing more or less.
8.Belief:-Do Not Sweep The House After Sunset
Reason:-This is a very common superstitious belief in India, if a dead person’s eyes is left open it is believed that the other soul around the dead body will be taken away with him through his eyes. But the real reason behind this is to make the dead person look as if he is sleeping peacefully and nothing more or less.
9.Belief:-Fallen Hair Around The House Will Bring Fight In Your Family
Reason:-The myth is that if you throw fallen hair inside the house instead of binning it, soon you will see a fight within your family. Well, who would like to pick up a quarrel at home?
But the real reason behind this superstition is if you leave the fallen hair inside the house it may end up falling inside the food when the wind blows.
10.Belief:-Lizard Falling On Human Is Bad Luck
Reason:-No Scientific Reason Found Just Myth
11.Belief:- Umbrella open inside home is bad luck
Reason:- And not just because you'll poke someone's eye out. Opening an umbrella indoors is supposed to bring bad luck, though the origins of this belief are murky. Legends abound, from a story of an ancient Roman woman who happened to have opened her umbrella moments before her house collapsed, to the tale of a British prince who accepted two umbrellas from a visiting king and died within months. Like the "don't walk under a ladder" superstition, this seems to be a case of a myth arising to keep people from doing something that is slightly dangerous in the first place.
12.Belief:-Walking Under A Ladder will stop your height Growth or you will have bad luck
Reason:-According to the Christians, they believe the God is made up of three parts, called the Trinity. When the ladder is leaning against the wall, it forms a triangle. Walking under it is like breaking the Trinity and going against God. So it’s supposed to bring bad luck according to this. There are many more proposed theories.
Solution:-There are ways to undo the seemingly disastrous consequences. By walking back through the ladder, you can undo the harm and secure a second chance of better luck. Also, crossing your fingers until you see a dog can fix the situation.
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