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What aresuperstitions? Superstitions are beliefs or practices for

which there appears to be no rationalsubstance. It is a term designated to

these beliefs that result from ignoranceand fear of the unknown. Those whouse the term imply that they havecertain knowledge or superior

evidence for their scientific,philosophical, or religious convictions



Reason why people believein superstitions

A belief in superstitions gives people anillusion of control in an uncertain world.

Many superstitions originated at a time when

little was known about how the physicalworld functions.

Human beings always seek to understandtheir surroundings and interpret life by thatunderstanding. Superstition is just one

more method of understanding life albeitillogical at times.



Superstitions primarily represent the underlyinginherent fear of mankind,

caused by the uncertainties of thisworld.

In a way, it is a sign of acceptance of our ignoranceand limitations of our power.



FOUNDATION

The foundation of superstition is ignorance, the super structure is faith and the dome is a vain hope. Superstitionis the child of the ignorance and the mother of the misery.It is commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding

luck, prophecy and spiritual beings, particularly theirrational belief that future events can be influenced or fore-told by specific, unrelated behaviors or occurrences.

No matter how sophisticated our society becomes,superstitions persist in having an impact on success or failure. We normally associate the idea of superstition withthe supernatural. The stories supporting these ideas arefascinating and get passed from person to another



TYPES OFSUPERSTITIONS

Good LuckSuperstitions

Bad LuckSuperstitions

Myths And Folklores



GOOD LUCK SUPERSTITIONS

Good luck superstitions are those whichaccording to people bring good luck.

EXAMPLES:

• At times, a horse-shoe may be foundabove doorways, whenpositioned like a regular “U”. It issupposed to collect good luck.

•Clover is believed to protect humansand animals from evil spells andis thought to be good luck to find a four-leaf clover.



A rabbit’s foot brings good luck.

Wearing your birth stone will bring you good luck.

Clothes worn inside out will bring good luck.

An itchy palm means money will come your way.



SUPERSTITIONSBad luck superstitions are those which according

to people bring bad luck.EXAMPLES:

In western culture the number 13 is perceived asunlucky. Some times it is replaced by 12A or in some buildings the floor 13 is skippedcompletely.

If a black cat crosses your path you will have abad luck.

To break a mirror will bring you seven years of bad luck.

To open an umbrella in the house is to bring badluck.

A bird that comes in your window brings badluck.



Myths and folklores

Myths and folkloresare the unwrittenand traditionalstories accepted

as history. These are basically

the false storiesthat have been

inserted in our minds, mostly byour ancestors



examples

EXAMPLES:

If the flame of the candleflickers and then turns blue,there is a spirit in the room.

If a bird flies through your house, it indicatesimportant news if it cannotget out, the news will bedeath.

A bat in the house is the sign of the death.

When a crow cocks it meansthat the guests will arrive inyour house.



Causes Of Superstitions There are many causes of superstitions. Large numbers of people

themselves are not aware that whether they believe in superstitions

or they are imposed to believe. Infact some of the main causes of being our superstitious are:

Our Ancestors

Weak faith in religion

Illiteracy

Folktales

Fear

On desires

Paranormal phenomenon’s



How to get rid of superstitions It is essential for us to examine our

approach as rationally as possible tochange the things that may becontributing to our failures.

It is how we interact with others and applyour inspirations which will carry usforward to beneficial results.

If you choose not to believe, superstitionhas no weapon against you except for thefear.



Through classic conditioning i.e. instead of

hesitating just do it your mind will realizethat nothing will happen.

Read more of science books .Be optimistic.

Good food & good sleep will help your mindto be calm & relaxed. Practice Yoga &

meditation regularly.



BE SCIENTIFIC NOTBE SCIENTIFIC NOT

SUPERTITIOUSSUPERTITIOUS

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