superstition in india

Superstition :In Need or In Deed

Business Communication : Group 5

Presenters : Riddhi Palkar … (96) Prachiti Niwate … (92) Nikhil Meshram … (81) Karishma Lewis … (112) Chintan Mhatre … (82) Varad Potnis … (116)

ContentsWhat is Superstition?Evolution and PurposeRelation with ReligionSuperstitions, Cases and IncidentsIll effects on the societyEradicationLegal AspectsFindings of class surveyConclusion

What is Superstition ?

A belief

Varies according to the

PersonBackground, CultureRegion

Theory on Origin

Early days of Man

Living conditions

Purpose Instil fearPrevention from doing somethingUnexplainableHuman LazinessEntertainFool People

In the Indian context

Connection to particular

Place

Body Parts

Trees

Animals

Birds

Reptiles

Protect from evil spiritsFew had reasoning

Superstition today in contrast with yesterday

An expression of tensions and anxieties Taken for GrantedQuestioning age old practicesExcuse

Religion and Superstition

Adds fuel to the beliefsMany rituals, beliefs go unquestionedUnshaken belief in the supernatural Godmen, babas, maharajsSupported by the rich and influential

Faith and Superstition

Faith that does not allow questioning is superstitionFaith is dynamicSuperstition weakens determination to to adhere to faithHuman values, moral principles and ethical behaviour

Various Superstitions

Eye FlutteringMirrorCracks on tilesFingers CrossedVoodoo DollItchy handsCrow droppingsKajalRavenNimbu Mirchi

A few more

SneezeFriday the 13thAstrologyUmbrellaBroomTouchwoodLetters ‘Karan’

StonesEclipseVaastu Shastra

Incidents

Engineer Ends life Crow perched head twiceAstrologer advised to pray at the temple

Man Marries DogStoned two dogs to deathGodman advised marrying dog as the only remedy

Ill Effects on the Society

Efforts for Eradication of Superstitious Behaviour

Effort to change the thought processRetainment of primordial emotionsOrganisations like MANS (Maharashtra Andhshraddha Nirmulan Samiti)Instil value based rationalismPublishing of various books on educating the people against superstitionLegal measures by the government

Legal Aspects Article 51A (h),

Constitution of IndiaDrugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954Sectio 259A of Indian Penal codeRegional Laws

Class Survey findingsDo you believe

in Superstitious

activities?

Do you believe superstitions

are born out of religion?

How many superstitions do you know

about ?

< Sample size of 20 students >

Class Survey findingsSuperstitions are :

Trending :#Cat crosses path#Nimbumirchi#Astrology

Summary

Thank YouReference sources :: Wikipedia: antisuperstition.org: YouTube

A big shoutout to the class for helping us out with the survey!!

Guest Appearances :Billi : Manali PatoleBabaji : Akshay Lotlikar