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Why in Hinduism, Kumkum to be placed onForehead?

While performing religious rituals and visiting most Hindu temples i seepeople(men/women/children) putting kumkum on their forehead.

what is the history behind putting kumkum at that location and what does it signify?

Best nswer!". #he traditional $umkum is made from dried turmeric. #he turmeric is dried and powdered with alime/lemon giving the rich red colored

%. $umkum or &oli. $umkum is used as a '#ilak' for Hindu ods and also by Hindu males. $umkumwhich is made from the turmeric powder is an auspicious symbol.

*. $umkum is applied to the forehead of a visiting girl or married woman as a sign of blessing andrespect. However it is not o+ered to widows. ,en wear the mystic central kumkum dot as a mark ofspiritual intelligence and also during religious ceremonies.

-. Historical aspect of $umkum! n the ancient uranas like '0alitha 1ahasranamam' and '1oundarya0ahari' the practice of using kumkum on the forehead has been mentioned. 0egends talk about &adhaturning her kumkum into a 2ame like design

3. ccording to ancient beliefs the si4th chakra called 'gna' is present in the area between theeyebrows. #his chakra is said to be the seat of concealed wisdom command and concentration. 5uringmeditation the latent energy ('$undalini') rises from the base of the spine towards the head. #his'gna 6hakra' is the probable outlet for this strong energy. #he red kumkum between the eyebrows issaid to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration

7. $umkum represents intellect and is a symbol of auspiciousness and happiness in the family. t alsodenotes '1oubhagya' (good fortune) when used by ndian women denoting that their husbands arealive. widow never wears kumkum. $umkum is also not worn during mourning

Chetan Bhagat4. pplying !ilak on the Forehead"

#n the $orehead, bet%een the t%o eyebro%s, is a spot that is considered as a ma&or

ner'e point in human body since ancient times. !he !ilak is belie'ed to pre'ent the

loss o$ (energy), the red *kumkum+ bet%een the eyebro%s is said to retain energy

in the human body and control the 'arious le'els o$ concentration. While applyingkumkum the points on the midbro% region and dnyachakra are automatically

pressed. !his also $acilitates the blood supply to the $ace muscles.

-. pplication o$ Sindoor or /ermillion"

0t is interesting to note that that the application o$ sindoor by married %omen

carries a physiological signi1cance. !his is so because Sindoor is prepared by

mi2ing turmericlime and the metal mercury. 3ue to its intrinsic properties,

mercury, besides controlling blood pressure also acti'ates se2ual dri'e. !his also

e2plains %hy Sindoor is prohibited $or the %ido%s. For best results, Sindoor should

be applied right upto the pituitary gland %here all our $eelings are centered.

ercury is also kno%n $or remo'ing stress and strain.

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4. 5utting sindoor in hair partition

part $rom being the symbol o$ matrimony $or a Hindu %oman, sindoor 6red

'ermilion po%der7 has some great health bene1ts as %ell. 0t contains turmeric,

lime, and a minute le'el o$ the metal, mercury. When s indoor is applied on the

bride+s hair partition, the mercury cools do%n the body and makes her $eel

rela2ed. 0t also triggers a se2ual dri'e among them. nd this is the reason %hy,

%ido%s or unmarried %omen are not allo%ed to %ear it.

-8. !he science behind it

!he application o$ sindoor is not &ust a ritual, but a practice %hich stimulates good

health. #n one hand it ser'es as a longe'ity prayer $or the husband, but on the

other it keeps a tab on the %oman9s physical %ellbeing. !he sindoor is prepared

using mercury, turmeric and lime. ercury acts as a catalyst that helps to ease

stress and strain. 0t also helps in keeping the brain acti'e and alert. #ther than

this, mercury also helps in controlling blood pressure, acti'ating se2ual dri'e and

libidinal energy. !his is %hy, a %ido% or an unmarried %oman is $orbidden $rom

applying sindoor.

Why ndian women put 1indoor in their

maang?

-. History and Signi1cance o$ Sindoor

1indooor or vermilion holds lot of importance in ndian society. #he tradition of application of

sindoor in the parting of hair by married Hindu women is considered e4tremely auspicious and

is being carried on since centuries.

:. Symbolic o$ arried Hindu Woman

n traditional Hindu society wearing sindoor is considered must for married Hindu women. t is

a visible e4pression of their desire for their husbands8 longevity. #raditionally therefore

widows did not wear vermilion.

;. 0t is 0mportant?

1indoor is applied for the 9rst time to a Hindu woman during the marriage ceremony when the

bridegroom himself adorns her with it. #he ceremony is called 1indoor:5ana and is very much

in vogue even in present times. &eligious scholars say that there has been no mention of this

ceremony before the rihasutras hence it is considered to be a relatively new practice.

4. !ruly a !radition?

#he tradition of wearing 1indoor by married women has been e4plained with the help of

mythology. 1cholars say that red is the color of power while vermilion is a symbol of the

female energy of arvati and 1ati. Hindu mythological legends regard 1ati as the ideal wife

who gave her life for her husband8s honor. ;very Hindu wife is supposed to emulate her.

Hindus believe that oddess arvati protects all those men whose wives apply vermilion to

their parting of hair.

8. ll about Sindoor

#radition of wearing 1indoor or vermillion is said to have traveled through more than 3


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sindoor was applied to the partition of women8s hair even in early Harappan times. Besides

legends says that &adha the consort of 0ord $rishna turned the kumkum into a 2ame like

design on her forehead. n the famous epic ,ahabharata 5raupadi the wife of the andavas

is believed to have wiped her sindoor in disgust and despair. >se of 1indoor has also been

mentioned in #he uranas 0alitha 1ahasranamam and 1oundarya 0ahharis.


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--. =se o$ Sindoor in modern days

Eain women also apply sindoor but Eain nuns are prohibited from it. 1u9 leader 1harafuddin

,aneri inspired ,uslim ladies of Bangladesh to apply sindoor but this endeavor was

condemned by reformist movements of "Dth century. 1indoor is thrown along with other

mi4tures into the air during popular festival Holi. #he popularity of sindoor has increased with

the release of bollywood movie 1indoor ("DFG) and serial 1indoor #ere aam $a (%


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applied there lies the most important spot the spiritual center called Brahmarandhra an

aperture in the crown of head. #his astral aperture is very sensitive said to be the gateway to

the absolute e4tending from perineum to the crown of the head it is the place where parting

is drawn and sindoor is applied. 1indoor contains mercury in it which is the only metal found

in liJuid form. When sindoor is applied in the hair:parting mercury present in it acts as a

medicine because it is known for removing stress and strain and keeps the brain alert and

active also. #he custom of 9lling sindoor in the hair parting is followed only after marriage

because as soon as tying the nuptial knot the free spirited girl suddenly gets transformed intoa responsible wife and a daughter:in:law who has to take care of everybody present in her

new home. #hus under such responsibilities she sometimes get pressuriKed. #he mercury in

the sindoor helps in cooling her down bringing to her the mental peace .Hence sindoor having

mercury in it works as a therapeutic medicine to deal with the pressures of new life by

keeping the mind calm composed and poised.

-. Why 0ndian %omen put Sindoor in their maang?

Kumkum or turmeric based sindoor is scienti1cally and spiritually bene1cial $or the

ladies. 0t absorbs the bad %ater in $orehead region and enhances the po%er o$

concentration. !he si2th chakra 6third eye7 is centered on $orehead bet%een theeyebro%s. 0t+s considered the channel through %hich mental po%er and spirituality

can be enhanced. Sindoor enhances the $eminine grace to a large e2tent lending a

di'ine beauty. ed is the color o$ lo'e and passion and hence it is applied by 0ndian

%omen to %in the heart o$ their husbands. Sindoor signi1es that the %omen %ith it

are married, under the protection o$ her husband and hence no one should make

mistake to cast an e'il eye on her. ed is the color o$ 1re, blood and strength. 0t

indicates that tender looking 0ndian %omen can also assume the $orm o$ Shakti

6goddess o$ strength7 $or the annihilation o$ %ickedness. She can become the spark

o$ 1re $rom a so$t Do%er $or her o%n protection as %ell as her security o$

motherland.

Why do married %omen apply sindoor?n Hindu religion married women have been applying sindoor in hair parting since ages.

#here are scienti9c reasons behind this belief. #he parting line of a woman8s hair where

sindoor is applied there lies the most important spot the spiritual centre called

Brahmarandhra an aperture in the crown of head. #his astral aperture is very sensitive said

to be the gateway to the absolute e4tending from perineum to the crown of the head it is the

place where parting is drawn and sindoor is applied.

1indoor contains mercury in it which is the only metal found in liJuid form. When sindoor is

applied in the hair:parting mercury present in it acts as a medicine because it is known for

removing stress and strain and keeps the brain alert and active also.

#he custom of 9lling sindoor in the hair parting is followed only after marriage because as

soon as tying the nuptial knot the free spirited girl suddenly gets transformed into a

responsible wife and a daughter:in:law who has to take care of everybody present in her new

home. #hus under such responsibilities she sometimes get pressuriKed.

#he mercury in the sindoor helps in cooling her down bringing to her the mental peace.Hence 1indoor having mercury in it works as a therapeutic medicine to deal with the

pressures of new life by keeping the mind calm composed and poised.


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#he &eal 1igni9cance Lf ;k 6hutki 1indoorI =or Hindu ,arried Women

,arriage is a sacred institution which marks the beginning of a new life for the bride and the

groom. #here are many rituals performed during the marriage ceremonies and each ritual has

its own importance. But the most important custom of every Hindu wedding is Sindoor Dana.

Here the groom puts sindoor (red vermilion powder) in his brideIs hair partition thus

symboliKing her marital status. n some communities it is the groomIs mother who does this

part to welcome the bride in their family. utting sindoor is not Cust a ritual but signi9es a longlife for the husband. But this is Cust one aspect of it. 1o let us tell you more about this

important practice.

di'ine blessing

#he modern society perceives sindoor as a demarcation line between the married and the

unmarried women. But this is not the case. #his practice is much deep:rooted. #he ritual has

been performed for over 3


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1indoor is made up of vermilion a red powder that is applied as a red streak along the partingof a womanIs hair. t is also known as kumkum or sindur. t is a symbol of matrimony and isnever applied by unmarried women or widows. 1indoor is always applied in the centre and isa symbol of female energy. t is 9rst put on a woman by her husband on the day of herwedding and becomes a daily ritual thereafter. Women have adopted di+erent ways of wearing sindoor M at the beginning or along the parting line or as a red spot on the forehead.

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#rigin and History

#he 1indoorIs history can be traced to as back as 3


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• When the sindoor is wiped or smudged o+ it indicates that a woman has Cust lost herhusband and is now a widow

• 1indoor is thrown in the air as a sign of prosperity and honor during festivals like Holi

• n ancient times 1indoor was made at home but now it is readily available in themarket at reasonable prices

• #he color red signi9es strength blood and 9re

• nother name for 1indoor is $umkum

• t is also believed that sindoor enhances the levels of concentration

• #hese days sindoor is available in the form of a liJuid or gel which comes in a bottlethat resembles the ones used for lip glosses and women use the tip of the brush toapply it which makes the application easier and less messy

6hetan Bhagat

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". #hrowing 6oins into a &iver!

#he general reasoning given for this act is that it brings ood 0uck. However scienti9cally

speaking in the ancient times most of the currency used was made of copper unlike the

stainless steel coins of today. 6opper is a vital metal very useful to the human body. #hrowing

coins in the river was one way our fore:fathers ensured we intake suOcient copper as part of

the water as rivers were the only source of drinking water. ,aking it a custom ensured that allof us follow the practice.

%. Eoining Both alms together to reet!

n Hindu culture people greet each other by Coining their palms M termed as Aamaskar. #he

general reason behind this tradition is that greeting by Coining both the palms means respect.

However scienti9cally speaking Coining both hands ensures Coining the tips of all the 9ngers

togetherP which are denoted to the pressure points of eyes ears and mind. ressing them

together is said to activate the pressure points which helps us remember that person for a

long time. nd no germs since we donIt make any physical contactQ

*. Why do ndian Women wear #oe &ing!

Wearing toe rings is not Cust the signi9cance of married women but there is science behind it.

ormally toe rings are worn on the second toe. particular nerve from the second toe

connects the uterus and passes to heart. Wearing toe ring on this 9nger strengthens the

uterus. t will keep it healthy by regulating the blood 2ow to it and menstrual cycle will be

regulariKed. s 1ilver is a good conductor it also absorbs polar energies from the earth and

passes it to the body.

4. pplying !ilak on the Forehead"

#n the $orehead, bet%een the t%o eyebro%s, is a spot that is considered as a ma&or

ner'e point in human body since ancient times. !he !ilak is belie'ed to pre'ent the

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loss o$ (energy), the red *kumkum+ bet%een the eyebro%s is said to retain energy

in the human body and control the 'arious le'els o$ concentration. While applying

kumkum the points on the midbro% region and dnyachakra are automatically

pressed. !his also $acilitates the blood supply to the $ace muscles.

3. Why do #emples have Bells!

eople who are visiting the temple should and will &ing the bell before entering the innersanctum (arbhagudi or arbha ruha or womb:chamber) where the main idol is placed.

ccording to gama 1astra the bell is used to give sound for keeping evil forces away and the

ring of the bell is pleasant to od. However the scienti9c reason behind bells is that their ring

clears our mind and helps us stay sharp and keep our full concentration on devotional

purpose. #hese bells are made in such a way that when they produce a sound it creates a

unity in the 0eft and &ight parts of our brains. #he moment we ring the bell it produces a

sharp and enduring sound which lasts for minimum of G seconds in echo mode. #he duration

of echo is good enough to activate all the seven healing centres in our body. #his results in

emptying our brain from all negative thoughts.

7. Why do we have avratras! Lur living style has drastically changed if we compare it to the

society hundreds R thousands of years ago. #he traditions which we follow in present are not

establishments of today but of the past. ;ver thought why do we have avratras twice a year

unlike other festivals like 5eepawali or Holi? Well both these months are the months of

changing seasons and the eating habits of both the seasons are Juite di+erent from each

other. avratras give enough time to the body to adCust and prepare itself for to the changing

season. #hese nine days were marked as a period when people would clean their body system

by keeping fasts by avoiding e4cessive salt and sugar meditate gain a lot of positive energy

gain a lot of self con9dence R increase the self determination power (fasts are a medium to

improve our will power and self determination) and 9nally get ready for the challenges of the

changed season.

G. Why do we worship #ulsi lant! Hindu religion has bestowed #ulsiI with the status of

mother. lso known as 1acred or Holy BasilI #ulsi has been recogniKed as a religious and

spiritual devout in many parts of the world. #he vedic sages knew the bene9ts of #ulsi and

that is why they personi9ed it as a oddess and gave a clear message to the entire

community that it needs to be taken care of by the people literate or illiterate. We try to

protect it because it is like 1anCeevani for the mankind. #ulsi has great medicinal properties. t

is a remarkable antibiotic. #aking #ulsi everyday in tea or otherwise increases immunity and

help the drinker prevent diseases stabiliKe his or her health condition balance his or her body

system and most important of all prolong his or her life. $eeping #ulsi plant at home prevents

insects and mosJuitoes from entering the house. t is said that snakes do not dare to go near

a #ulsi plant. ,aybe that is why ancient people would grow lots of #ulsi near their houses.

F. Why do we worship eepal #ree!

eepalI tree is almost useless for an ordinary person e4cept for its shadow. eepalI does not

a have a delicious fruit its wood is not strong enough for any purpose then why should a

common villager or person worship it or even care for it? Lur ancestors knew that eepalI is

one of the very few trees (or probably the only tree) which produces o4ygen even at night. 1o

in order to save this tree because of its uniJue property they related it to od/religion.

D. 1tart with 1pice R ;nd with 1weet!


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Lur ancestors have stressed on the fact that our meals should be started o+ with something

spicy and sweet dishes should be taken towards the end. #he signi9cance of this eating

practice is that while spicy things activate the digestive Cuices and acids and ensure that the

digestion process goes on smoothly and eOciently sweets or carbohydrates pulls down the

digestive process. Hence sweets were always recommended to be taken as a last item.

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Hindus have a tradition of paying regards to 1un od early in the morning by their water

o+ering ritual. t was mainly because looking at 1un rays through water or directly at that

time of the day is good for eyes and also by waking up to follow this routine we become

prone to a morning lifestyle and mornings are proven to be the most e+ective part of the day.

"7. ;ar iercing in 6hildren!

iercing the ears has a great importance in ndian ethos. ndian physicians and philosophersbelieve that piercing the ears helps in the development of intellect power of thinking and

decision making faculties. #alkativeness fritters away life energy. ;ar piercing helps in speech:

restraint. t helps to reduce impertinent behaviour and the ear:channels become free from

disorders. #his idea appeals to the Western world as well and so they are getting their ears

pierced to wear fancy earrings as a mark of fashion.

-. pplication o$ Sindoor or /ermillion"

0t is interesting to note that that the application o$ sindoor by married %omen

carries a physiological signi1cance. !his is so because Sindoor is prepared by

mi2ing turmericlime and the metal mercury. 3ue to its intrinsic properties,

mercury, besides controlling blood pressure also acti'ates se2ual dri'e. !his also

e2plains %hy Sindoor is prohibited $or the %ido%s. For best results, Sindoor should

be applied right upto the pituitary gland %here all our $eelings are centered.

ercury is also kno%n $or remo'ing stress and strain.

"F. #he scienti9c e4planation of ouching =eet(charan sparsh)!

>sually the person of whose feet you are touching is either old or pious. When they accept

your respect which came from your reduced ego (and is called your shraddha) their hearts

emit positive thoughts and energy (which is called their karuna) which reaches you through

their hands and toes. n essence the completed circuit enables 2ow of energy and increases

cosmic energy switching on a Juick connect between two minds and hearts. #o an e4tent the

same is achieved through handshakes and hugs. #he nerves that start from our brain spread

across all your body. #hese nerves or wires end in the 9ngertips of your hand and feet. When

you Coin the 9ngertips of your hand to those of their opposite feet a circuit is immediately

formed and the energies of two bodies are connected. Tour 9ngers and palms become the

receptorI of energy and the feet of other person become the giverI of energy.

"D. Why do we =ast!

#he underlying principle behind fasting is to be found in yurveda. #his ancient ndian medical

system sees the basic cause of many diseases as the accumulation of to4ic materials in the

digestive system. &egular cleansing of to4ic materials keeps one healthy. By fasting the

digestive organs get rest and all body mechanisms are cleansed and corrected. complete

fast is good for heath and the occasional intake of warm lemon Cuice during the period of

fasting prevents the 2atulence. 1ince the human body as e4plained by yurveda is

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various medicinal properties. nd thus the entire process helps the body to receive the best

medicinal advantages of turmeric. #he turmeric kills bacteria in the skin and makes the

couple glow radiantly. #he paste is usually prepared by mi4ing turmeric with oil. Hence the

mi4ture has a moisturising e+ect on the skin as well.

;. Wearing bangles

Bangles are one of the most essential ornaments of the ndian culture. nd apart from

enhancing the beauty of a bride they o+er an amaKing health bene9t as well. s thebangles are worn on the wrists there are a number of acupressure points which when

pressed by the bangles help you to stay healthy. #he friction between the bangles and your

skin also improves blood circulation. o wonder bangles are considered auspicious for

married womenQ

3id this one lea'e you %ondering about the logic behind traditions associated

%ith other &e%ellery? Well, i$ your ans%er is *yes+, then here are the easons Why

Couples Wear !heir Gngagement ings #n !he Fourth Finger

4. 5utting sindoor in hair partitionpart $rom being the symbol o$ matrimony $or a Hindu %oman, sindoor 6red

'ermilion po%der7 has some great health bene1ts as %ell. 0t contains turmeric,

lime, and a minute le'el o$ the metal, mercury. When s indoor is applied on the

bride+s hair partition, the mercury cools do%n the body and makes her $eel

rela2ed. 0t also triggers a se2ual dri'e among them. nd this is the reason %hy,

%ido%s or unmarried %omen are not allo%ed to %ear it.

8. Wearing toe rings

=or Hindu brides in various cultures it is mandatory to wear rings on their second toe. But

this tradition also has two amaKing scienti9c reasons behind it. =irstly there is a particularnerve in the second toe which connects to the heart while passing through the uterus. #he

toe ring makes the uterus stronger and regulates the menstrual cycle. 1econdly these rings

conduct the polar energy from the earth to body as they are made of silver which is a good

conductor.


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"3 1cienti9c &easons behind opular

Hindu #raditions

-. Henna

,ehndi is a very powerful medicinal herb and itsapplication on hands and feet can prevent stress

during weddings. t cools the body and keeps the

nerves from becoming tense.

:. amaste

#here is a scienti9c reason behind the amaskarI in

Hindu culture. Eoining both hands ensures touching

the tips of all the 9ngers together which are linked topressure points in the eyes ears and mind. ressing

them together is said to activate these helping us

remember that person for a long time.

;. !oe rings

ndian women normally wear toe rings on the second toe.

particular nerve from this connects the uterus and passes

to heart. #hus a toe ring on this toe strengthens the

uterus keeping it healthy by regulating the blood 2ow to it.

,oreover a womanIs menstrual cycle is said to be

regulariKed.

4. !ilak

#he spot between the eyebrows on a forehead is

considered a maCor nerve point in the human body. tilak

is believed to prevent the loss of energy and retain this to

control various levels of concentration. ,oreover the act

of applying this ensures that the points on the mid:brow

region and dnya:chakra are pressed facilitating blood

supply to the facial muscles.


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8. Bells in temples

eople ring the temple bell on entering as the sound

of it is said to clear our mind and help us stay sharp

keeping our full concentration on devotion. ,oreover

these bells are made in such a way that the sound

they produce creates unity in the left and right parts of our brains. #he

duration of the bell echo is ideal to activate all the seven healing centres

in our body clearing us of negativity.


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"". =asting

yurveda sees the basic cause of many diseases as the

accumulation of to4ic materials in the digestive system.

&egular cleansing of to4ic materials keeps one healthy. By

fasting the digestive organs get rest and all body

mechanisms are cleansed and corrected.

-:. Charan Sparsh

When you touch the feet of the elderly their hearts

emit positive thoughts and energy which they

transmit through their hands and toes. n essence

the completed circuit enables 2ow of energy and

increases cosmic energy switching on a Juick connect between two

minds and hearts. Tour 9ngers and palms become the receptorI of energy

and the feet of the other person become the giverI of energy.

-;. Sindoor

1indoor is prepared by mi4ing turmeric lime and

the metal mercury. 5ue to its intrinsic propertiesmercury controls blood pressure and activates

se4ual drive. #hus sindoor should be applied right

upto the pituitary gland where all our feelings are

centered.

-4. 0dol %orship

Hinduism propagates idol worship more than any

other religion. #his was initiated for the purpose of

increasing concentration during prayers. ccording

to psychiatrists a man will shape his thoughts as

per what he sees.

-8. Wearing bangles


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Bangles cause constant friction with the wrist which

increases the blood circulation level. =urther more

the electricity passing out through outer skin is

again reverted to oneIs own body because of the

ring shaped bangles.


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What is the bene9t of applying kumkum than a

bindi?

-. /ermilion" n adornment o$ %omen

Subtle e2periment o$ a %oman %earing a synthetic mark 6Bindi 7 and a %oman

%earing 'ermilion 6Kumkum77 " 0ook at the two pictures below with concentration and

note whether you feel good bad or nothing at all after looking at the pictures.

icture icture B

ns%er" By looking at the woman in picture I one e4periences discomfort. #he woman

shown in picture I has applied a bindi on her forehead. By looking at the woman in picture

BI one feels good. #he woman shown in picture BI has applied Kumkum on her forehead.

-.- !he eIect o$ applying a bindi on the $orehead

#he woman in picture I above has applied a bindi which can be stuck on the forehead in

place of kumkum. #he glue applied for sticking the bindi the back of the bindis is made of

arti9cial obCects like paper plastic etc. which are tama:dominant. #he subtle e+ect of a bindi

is as follows!

• Raja-tama:dominant freJuencies in the atmosphere are attracted towards the glue

behind the bindi.

• #hese freJuencies spread in the body of the woman wearing the bindi through the

Adnya-chakra.

• s a result the strength of the raja-tama particles in the womanIs body increases.

• By applying the bindi continuously at one place there is a higher risk of the negative

energies creating a center there.

t is evident from this why one e4periences distress by looking at the woman in picture I

who has applied a bindi on her forehead. 5ue to a lack of knowledge of 1piritual science somewomen overlook the auspicious things mentioned in Hindu Dharma.


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-.: !he eIect o$ applying 'ermilion 6kumkum7 on the $orehead

n picture BI the woman has applied kumkum on the forehead. #he subtle fragrance emitted

by kumkum has the ability to attract and emit the Pavitraka of 5eities that is their subtlest

particles in the >niverse. 5ue to the saviour:destroyer Chaitanya:freJuencies emitted by

kumkum the woman wearing it is protected from negative energies. #his e4plains why one

gets good spiritual e4periences by looking at the woman wearing kumkum.

Spiritual e2perience

Kumkum not %iped oI e'en %hen in the sun or rain" was regularly using a bindi. Ln

reading a message to seekers in the weekly 1anatan rabhatI about apply kumkum in place

of a bindiI started applying kumkum from that very day onwards. 1ince then till date the

kumkum have applied for the day has never been wiped o+ even in the sun or upon getting

wet in the rain. M ,rs. ,anisha

-.; 0mportance o$ kumkum

Kumkum is a form of Shakti. pplying kumkum on the forehead is a symbol of 1anatan Hindu

culture and also of sacredness and auspiciousness. n some regions women apply kumkum in

the centre parting of their hair in addition to the forehead. pplying kumkum in the parting is

also a symbol of the marital status of the woman.

-.4 Bene1ts o$ applying kumkum

. !he blood supply to the $ace muscles is $acilitated" While applying kumkum the

points on the mid:brow region and Adnya-chakra are automatically pressed. #his facilitates

the blood supply to the face muscles.

B. $ter applying kumkum, the ability to attract the Shakti 5rinciple is generated in

the %oman"

• #he ability of the kumkum to attract the saviour and destroyer Shakti rinciple is the

highest.

• By a woman applying kumkum the soul:energy ( Atmashakti) is awakened in her.

• n this soul:energy a tremendous ability to attract the saviour or destroyer 5evi

rinciple is generated.

• #he vibrations of the saviour Shakti rinciple present in the woman are awakened.

• 5ue to this the Shakti rinciple Pavitrakas in the environment that is the subtlest

particles of the Shakti rinciple are attracted to the woman.

• 5ue to kumkum obstacles are created in the entry of the negative energies in the body

of the woman through the Adnya-chakra.

-.8 GIect o$ $ragrance, colour and Shakti o$ kumkum

5ue to the fragrance of kumkum the subtle e4cretory air in the womanIs body is

disintegrated. articles of bsolute =ire ;lement (ej-tattva) are emitted through the colour

pigments present in the kumkum and are gained by the woman. 5ue to the Shakti freJuenciespresent in the kumkum the sattvik freJuencies present in the environment are absorbed and

emitted as per the need.


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#hrough spiritual e4perience one can understand that through kumkum a woman gains ej in

the form of white rays due to which the black covering formed on her face reduces.

Bene1t

65ercentage7GIect on the %oman

". =ragrance of

kumkum

3 ncrease in vital energydisintegration of

e4cretory air

%. 6olour of kumkum 3 5isintegration of black energy due to the

bsolute =ire rinciple emitted by the colour

particles

*. Shakti of kumkum %< wakening of the Adnya-chakra due to Shakti

freJuencies and absorption and emission of the

source of sattvik freJuencies in the atmosphere

as per the need

Spiritual e2perience" %areness o$ circular sensation on the Adnyachakra and$eeling calm a$ter beginning to apply kumkum" n the year %


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of saviour Shakti is generated in the kumkum and it remains activated. =lows of Shakti

are emitted by the kumkum. #he Shakti particles are spread in the body of the woman

who applies the kumkum. #hese particles are also emitted in the environment.

protective sheath of Shakti is generated around the body of the woman who wears

kumkum. s a result the black energy in the body of the woman is removed.

-. pplication o$ kumkum to others

While applying kumkum to others be it a man or a woman the middle 9nger should be used.

By using the middle 9nger which has a ma4imum of the bsolute =ire rinciple oneIs ownbody is protected.

Subtle eIects o$ application o$ kumkum by one %oman to another"

• While application of kumkum by one woman to another with the middle 9nger 5ivine

Shakti is attracted in the kumkum.

• spiral of this Shakti is generated in the kumkum and these spirals spread through the

body of the woman to whom the kumkum has been applied.

• 5ue to the touch of kumkum Chaitanya 2ows in the body of the woman applying the

kumkum.

-.-@ GIects o$ kumkum on %omen suIering $rom distress by negati'e energies

5ue to the sattvikta of kumkum the women a+ected by negative energies may e4perience

distress such as continuous itching at the place where kumkum is applied developing a rash

feeling like not to apply kumkumI the kumkum getting wiped out automatically etc. 5ue to

kumkum the women are able to absorb Chaitanya. Hence to prevent the woman from

applying kumkum the negative energies may distress women.

-.-- GIects o$ applying kumkum or sindur in the hair parting by married %omen

. 0t being possible to keep the Dame o$ %arrior radiance constantly a%akened in

husband" n earlier times by looking at the kumkum or sindur in the parting of married

women the warrior attitude and enthusiasm of men used to increase. =or this reason it is

appropriate from the viewpoint of both psychology and 1pirituality.

B. 5rotection $rom negati'e energies" #he head of women is more soft and sensitive than

men. Hence in order to protect this part of the body from the negative energies the sindur is

9lled in the hair parting.

-.-: Spiritual science underlying the use o$ kumkum being more appropriate than sindur

5ue to the destroyer rinciple in kumkum the subtle body of the woman is protected from

negative energies. #he proportion of destroyer rinciple is less in sindur than in the kumkum.

#his is the reason why the use of kumkum is more appropriate and bene9cial than the sindur .

/ibrations by

applying kumkum

5roportion

65ercentage7

Shakti *

Chaitanya %

5ivine rinciple %


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-.-; eason $or application o$ kumkum by %ido%s being unauthorised by Scriptures

. #bstacle in the on%ard &ourney o$ the dead husband+s subtle body" fter the death

of husband while applying kumkum the woman remembers her husband because of which

the subtle body of the husband is again compelled to come to the ;arth.

B. Sacri1ce o$ the Ereat 0llusion 6!aya7 and creation o$ sense o$ detachment in sel$"

fter the death of husband it is necessary to awaken a sense of detachment in the woman.

Hence she has to sacri9ce the ornaments that are suggestive of state of a married woman.Hence this conduct assists a widow to proceed on the path of od realisation.

5ue to lack of religious education and the increasing in2uence of Western culture some

widows say 1o what if the husband is dead?I and indulge in irreligious conducts by doing

inappropriate actions like applying kumkum on the forehead and wearing a man!alasutra. By

doing so they also cause spiritual harm to the husband. n order to prevent the harm they

should pay attention to observing righteous conducts in daily life seriously.


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