Touching the feet of parents and elders:

TOUCHING THE FEET OF PARENTS AND ELDERS:

WHY DO WE TOUCH THE FEET OF PARENTS AND ELDERS?

Indians touch the feet of saints, sages and their elders,parents.

There are several benefits behind this convention.

According to scriptures, the act of touching feet is a mark of kindness
and in return the elders bless the person which reduces his/her misfortune and calms down the mind.

There are some physical, mental and ideological developments are
associated with it.

The person is not only benefited with the blessings but unconsciously
the person reveals his/her modesty and humble nature.

It is also a sort of exercise.

There are three methods of touching the feet.

The first is to lean forward and touch the feet, second way is to sit on knees and the third one is the 'Sashtaang Pranaam'.

Leaning forward and touching the feet stretches the waist and back bone.

The second method relieves pain of the knees as the person bend his/her knees.

All the joints of the body get stretched in the third method which removes stress and cures body pain.

Besides these, bowing down increases blood circulation which is beneficial for a good health.

Touching the feet reduces ego as it indicates respect and subservience.

When the feeling of respect and dedication arouse automatically it suppress the egoistic nature of the person.

Touching the feet of elders and parents before venturing any new task or assignment, ensures success and confidence.

With all these benefits and advantages, the custom is being practiced whole heartedly and it indicates India's rich heritage.

 

This is an Indian tradition which used to be a part of the Hindu culture but currently followed by most of the Indians irrespective of religion they follow.

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Uma Pillai

 

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Uma

 

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