In India, traditionally touch the feet of their elders, seniors, teachers, respected persons is a custom. It comes in the manners and the symbol of honor. Male children are taught to touch the feet of their elders from the beginning. The daughter in law also touch the feet in her in-law's house. They pay the respect and regard to them and in favor get the blessing of long living her and her huband and prosperity also. It is called " pranam " or "charan sparsh" also. It is a main and great part of Hindu Darshan or vision of divine in Sanatan-Dharma. Mostly when greeting children touch the feet of their family elders as well as aged persons. In favor of it they bless them by keeping their right hand on their heads. In this way they pay their respect.
According to Hindu's custom, touching have a scientific benefit with a rational explanation. It has a special way of touching feet. Without bending knees and stretch your both arms, head should be in between the arms, when you touch the feet of your respective. Finger tips of left hand should touch the right foot of the elder and right hand should be touch the left foot. The older person now touch the top of the head with their right hand,
Explanation behind it :- There is a vast net of nerves in our body,which are spread in each part and connected to each other in proper way. The nerves that starts from our brain spread across all our body ends in the finger tips of our hands and feet. When we join the finger tips to those of their opposite foot, A circuit is immediately formed and energy of the bodies are connected. Your fingers and palms became receptor of energy and the feet of other person became the giver of energy.
Usually the person is old or pious which except the respect. which reduces your ego. Now it is called sharddha. Their heart emits positive thoughts and as well energy. It is called Karuna. It reaches in your heart through their hand and toes. The complete circuit provide flow of energy and increases cosmic energy. With a quick connect between the mind and the heart. They same energy is achieved when we shake hands and hugs. We suddenly feel better strengthened after a firm shake hand or an affectionate hug. It feel same when we touch the feet of a good soul. It is also said that older people absorb sin from younger people, believe it and except it.
This is an ancient concept and come from our old generation to us. In that time most of the people choose the Vanprastha and Sanyas Ashrama in old age. So they were good and pious.
This traditional principle is also applied when someone is wrong. Hi/she touch the feet of the aged person of the home for forgiveness the fault which he has done. It is also a custom that if someone's foot touches the book, or any written material , related to Goddess knowledge Ma Saraswati. It is followed by an apology in the form of a single hand gesture with the right hand, offending person first touch the thing/object with the finger tips and then the forehead and then chest. It is also applies for money as it is considered as a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi of wealth.
It is a transfer of powers from elders to the youngsters and from one to the other, as we pray in the temple or religious place to have a part of energy by touches the feet of idols.When we bent down to touch the feet gently we get the more blood to the brain and becomes fresh. Our spinal cord and Kundalini became in the version of elders and blessing transform to the youngsters. it also follow the principle of Rekki.
One should not feel shy to touch the feet without hesitation do this job. You will gain blessing, love, affection, honor in the society and your family for this act.
According to Hindu's custom, touching have a scientific benefit with a rational explanation. It has a special way of touching feet. Without bending knees and stretch your both arms, head should be in between the arms, when you touch the feet of your respective. Finger tips of left hand should touch the right foot of the elder and right hand should be touch the left foot. The older person now touch the top of the head with their right hand,
Explanation behind it :- There is a vast net of nerves in our body,which are spread in each part and connected to each other in proper way. The nerves that starts from our brain spread across all our body ends in the finger tips of our hands and feet. When we join the finger tips to those of their opposite foot, A circuit is immediately formed and energy of the bodies are connected. Your fingers and palms became receptor of energy and the feet of other person became the giver of energy.
Usually the person is old or pious which except the respect. which reduces your ego. Now it is called sharddha. Their heart emits positive thoughts and as well energy. It is called Karuna. It reaches in your heart through their hand and toes. The complete circuit provide flow of energy and increases cosmic energy. With a quick connect between the mind and the heart. They same energy is achieved when we shake hands and hugs. We suddenly feel better strengthened after a firm shake hand or an affectionate hug. It feel same when we touch the feet of a good soul. It is also said that older people absorb sin from younger people, believe it and except it.
This is an ancient concept and come from our old generation to us. In that time most of the people choose the Vanprastha and Sanyas Ashrama in old age. So they were good and pious.
This traditional principle is also applied when someone is wrong. Hi/she touch the feet of the aged person of the home for forgiveness the fault which he has done. It is also a custom that if someone's foot touches the book, or any written material , related to Goddess knowledge Ma Saraswati. It is followed by an apology in the form of a single hand gesture with the right hand, offending person first touch the thing/object with the finger tips and then the forehead and then chest. It is also applies for money as it is considered as a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi of wealth.
It is a transfer of powers from elders to the youngsters and from one to the other, as we pray in the temple or religious place to have a part of energy by touches the feet of idols.When we bent down to touch the feet gently we get the more blood to the brain and becomes fresh. Our spinal cord and Kundalini became in the version of elders and blessing transform to the youngsters. it also follow the principle of Rekki.
One should not feel shy to touch the feet without hesitation do this job. You will gain blessing, love, affection, honor in the society and your family for this act.