Often you have seen that when people pass through a flowing river or canal, they take out one, two, five or ten rupee coins from their pockets and throw them into water. This scene is common, but the question is why it is done? Is this only a tradition, superstition or is there any deep religious and scientific recognition behind it? Let us understand this ancient tradition in detail.
Religious belief: Measures to get the blessings of Maa Lakshmi
From a religious point of view, it is not a superstition, but a mythological tradition. It is said that the river is considered like a mother and it is considered auspicious to offer a gift to them when the mother has a vision. By putting a coin in the flowing river, mother Lakshmi is pleased and happiness and prosperity arrives in the house. This tradition is associated with people’s faith and reverence.
Astrological approach: Sun’s position is strong
According to astrology, when a person puts a coin in the flowing river, it strengthens the sun’s position in his horoscope. The Sun is considered the king of the planets and due to their position, their position improves confidence, energy and health. People struggling with mental stress are also said to get relief from this.
Scientific approach: helpful in cleaning water
According to science, the roots of this tradition are associated with ancient India. The coins which were in circulation at that time used to be copper. Copper is a metal that goes into water and has the ability to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses present in it. This purifies the water to some extent. That is why it was considered a useful tradition to put copper coins in the rivers flowing in the old times.
Today’s situation: tradition has become a habit
However, now coins of steel and other metals are in circulation instead of copper, which do not have purified properties. But this tradition has now become a part of people’s habit and reverence. Whether it is religious faith or scientific thinking, this tradition is deeply created in Indian culture.
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