Rajkot: Did you change your path after the cat crossed the path of youth? Were you sweating with worry after a glass of milk spilled from your hand? If so, the signs are ominous. you are diagnosed with severe superstitions.
A survey was conducted by the Department of Psychology of Saurashtra University to assess people on 1,260 people in both urban and rural areas. an assumption Superstitious beliefs yielded predictable results – science and superstition are two sides of the same coin, especially for the people of Saurashtra. They seem to have deep roots about everything being auspicious and inauspicious.
The survey chaired by HOD Yogesh Jogsan and Associate Professor, Dimple Map He found that people classified their beliefs under auspicious or inauspicious categories based on a number of things, including birds, animals, fruits, or flowers. Of the total people surveyed, 71 percent rural and 54 percent urban people were found to have strong beliefs about good and bad things.
According to the survey, 89 per cent people believe that it is unlucky if a cat crosses the road, while 87 per cent would not have crossed the road if it had been crossed by a snake earlier! If 92 per cent think that the constant chattering of the birds could be something ominous and create a fight between the family members, then 95 per cent will not let the milk spill as it would be a sign that there might be an accident in the near future. Unlimited list.
“It is blind faith, which is strongly perpetuated by the subconscious mind,” Ramani said, adding that there are many reasons why people maintain such beliefs. These include an unfortunate childhood event, adverse circumstances, being unrealistic, or even not understanding the difference between expectation and ambition.
“If something happened to anyone it doesn’t mean it will happen to everyone,” Jogson said. He said that modern science and psychology have proved it to be a kind of mental illness and it can be cured after proper treatment.
Recognize your pet’s weakness
64% believe that not celebrating religious festivals like Rathyatra is unlucky
87% think giving tea or food when someone is stepping outside is unlucky
69% won’t move if someone sneezes before starting work
71% believe dog yawning outside the house is an ominous sign
67% will return if you see a dog itching its body when you leave the house
67 per cent find it unlucky to ask ‘where are you going’ when leaving home
A survey was conducted by the Department of Psychology of Saurashtra University to assess people on 1,260 people in both urban and rural areas. an assumption Superstitious beliefs yielded predictable results – science and superstition are two sides of the same coin, especially for the people of Saurashtra. They seem to have deep roots about everything being auspicious and inauspicious.
The survey chaired by HOD Yogesh Jogsan and Associate Professor, Dimple Map He found that people classified their beliefs under auspicious or inauspicious categories based on a number of things, including birds, animals, fruits, or flowers. Of the total people surveyed, 71 percent rural and 54 percent urban people were found to have strong beliefs about good and bad things.
According to the survey, 89 per cent people believe that it is unlucky if a cat crosses the road, while 87 per cent would not have crossed the road if it had been crossed by a snake earlier! If 92 per cent think that the constant chattering of the birds could be something ominous and create a fight between the family members, then 95 per cent will not let the milk spill as it would be a sign that there might be an accident in the near future. Unlimited list.
“It is blind faith, which is strongly perpetuated by the subconscious mind,” Ramani said, adding that there are many reasons why people maintain such beliefs. These include an unfortunate childhood event, adverse circumstances, being unrealistic, or even not understanding the difference between expectation and ambition.
“If something happened to anyone it doesn’t mean it will happen to everyone,” Jogson said. He said that modern science and psychology have proved it to be a kind of mental illness and it can be cured after proper treatment.
Recognize your pet’s weakness
64% believe that not celebrating religious festivals like Rathyatra is unlucky
87% think giving tea or food when someone is stepping outside is unlucky
69% won’t move if someone sneezes before starting work
71% believe dog yawning outside the house is an ominous sign
67% will return if you see a dog itching its body when you leave the house
67 per cent find it unlucky to ask ‘where are you going’ when leaving home
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