Science and Technology revolutionalize our lives, but memory and tradition and myth frame our response, said Arthur M Schlesinger.
India is a country where traditions exist simultaneously with technology. Standing at a juncture where these two meet, we tend to accept the age-old practices nonchalantly, without questioning the scientific and logical reasons behind them.
However, a bunch of class X students from Redbricks School have refused to adhere to the classic, age-old bits of wisdom without questioning them. On a spree to bust myths that have gripped communities at large, four students of Redbricks school — Aadyaa Trivedi, Gemini Patel, Tirth Parikh and Buland Shah — have taken up mythbusting as their Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW) project and are spreading awareness through social media. From sweeping house at night brings bad luck to stepping out during an eclipse can turn you blind — they have heard it all. What intrigued them was the logic behind these myths after interviewing more than 50 people including astrologers to get their perspective about the myths.
And through their social media page, titled 'Satyanveshak: The Mythbusters', they are trying to enlighten people with their findings and eradicate the blind beliefs existing in the society.
Speaking about the same, Aadyaa said, "One of the major objectives of education is to debunk miseducation.
After learning about the myths, we used our knowledge of science to find out the logic behind the myths. We have also come out with a leaflet, in an attempt to break the stereotype and create awareness."
Speaking about their findings, she added, "We are often asked to ring the bell before entering the inner sanctum of a temple to please the God. It is said that the sound of the temple bell will keep evil forces away and will please God. However, science has something else to say. This bell is made in such a way that when they produce a sound, it creates a unity in the left and right parts of our brain. The moment we ring the bell, it produces a sharp and enduring sound which lasts for a minimum of 7 seconds in echo mode which activates all the seven healing centres in our body. This helps our brain get rid of all negative thoughts."
We have all thrown coins in holy rivers in return for a wish to be granted, but the practice has more to it than mere good luck.
Most currencies back then were made of copper, a vital element for a human body. As rivers used to be the main source of drinking water, throwing copper currency in them was one way to ensure sufficient intake of copper on a daily basis, the students found out.
Commenting on the project, Sutapa Mishra, principal, Redbricks school said, "No matter whether people are educated or not, it is a great way to educate people, who blindly follow the myths without questioning them. We hope this project goes a long way in the betterment of our community."
Myth:
A lizard making noise on the ceiling of your house while a discussion is going on indicates good omen as it shows that the speaker is telling the truth.
Logical reason:
It does not have any significance. Like most of the myths, this too has emerged from coincidences and blind faith.
Conclusion:
The myth is pointless. If this was the truth, then lie-detectors should not have been invented.
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