Superstition : publicity , attract and attack

What is superstition?

A widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief.

You would be wrong if you think only neurotic or depressed people hold onto these beliefs.

The human mind is quick to make causal connections between beliefs and events .The causal connection does not have to be between a superstitious belief and something bad happening.The human tendency to make causal connections helps explain another powerful motivating factor in this. People feel better if they have a sense of control over events. There are all kinds of variations on the same theme.

EFFECTS ON MENTAL HEALTH

Superstitions are long-held beliefs that appear to be rooted in coincidence or cultural tradition rather than logic or facts.

Our ancestors didn’t come up with superstitions because they were more ignorant or naive than we are, but because they lacked many concrete ways to influence the survival outcomes of their lives. Superstitions offered a way to feel more in control, the same way they do now. That’s why highly educated, sophisticated people still believe in certain superstitions.

Most superstitions are fun and harmless, whether you sincerely believe in them or not. But some superstitions can play into mental health conditions, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

EXAMPLES :-

It is suggested that pregnant lady should not go out while eclipse

Superstition : i. It may cause abortion

ii. It can change good destiny to bad

Scientific reason : Whenever people go out while eclipse they tend to watch

Eclipse by bear eyes/ naked eye which can cause blindness to a person, so generally prohibited.

It is said that women should not touch anybody/ anything while menstruations

Superstition: It believes that the lady is impure.

Scientific reason : It is to maintain proper sanity in the surrounding and its is to give rest to that women.

It is said that we should not cut hair on Monday

Superstition : It is said that it will make lord hanuman angry.

Scientific reason: It is a dayoff for salon and barber that’s why we cannot cut hair on Monday’s

Advantages of superstition:

Some superstitions have elements of truth and or safety involved. For example bad luck for walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror. Both are dangerous either from being hit in the head with a paint tin or cut on mirrored glass. If you avoid these practices because you believe in bad luck when otherwise you would not this is a benefit.

Praying, particularly in the Muslim way can be reasonable exercise.

Remaining positive in the face of adversity could lead to success if you believe your diety has your back.

Disadvantages of superstition:

People who have other mental health conditions, such as generalized anxiety disorder, can also be negatively impacted by superstitions.

When superstitions become a strong motivator for participating in or avoiding certain activities, it’s an indication that an underlying mental health condition may be present.

Conclusion

It has no advantage in scientific language but it gives a hope/to boost a confidence of a normal person. On the other hand it can create a huge chaos on ethics , society, community and economy, which is not a beneficial for a person on either side.