Though the bindi used to only be a red dot, often made of turmeric, many South Asians today prefer to wear a gemstone or something similar. Generally, women wear bindis, however, men can wear them as well if they wish to, especially for religious practices or celebrations.
People usually wear bindis that match their outfits nowadays, whereas in the past, it used to be a much narrower selection, typically exclusively the red dot. There are also a variety of designs, including swirls, jewels, and different shapes instead of the perfect circle. These are growing trends in South Asia and among Indians residing all over the world. Many people wear bindis without understanding the cultural significance behind them, and claim them as fashion statements. Since bindis carry a very strong history in India along with cultural and religious implication to millions of people, this should not be disregarded in favor of fashionable trends.
Is there any specfic reason behind that. By the i love hindu samskruthi. There are seven chakras and Ajna is the place of self realization. When we place the bindhi there, it prevents any negative energy from affecting us, and in fact repels it.
It is not true that widows put black bindis in the south. They can wear Vibhoothi sacred ash , Chandan, or red tilak tamil brahmins. They do not wear as sindhoor on their heads, but can and must wear on their forehead, as it is a protection.
In our custom, the Lord is the ultimate and only purush and a widow considers Him as her Lord as a result of self realization. When that is the case, even kumkum is put on the forehead as it is his prasad, and a sign of His auspiciousness, and also acceptance of the fact that He resides in us and that we respect Him. The 3rd eye is the source of the inner guru. Our higher self that is always guiding us. The bindi is a reminder of our higher self every instance. That is the only purpose.
To remember our higher self all the time in all our mundane activities. I do share ur links to my friends in WhatsApp. Thanks for sharing our history.
It originated as a symbol of marriage or status. A bindi represents the […]. I am a Hindu woman and I would not consider it inappropriate just because a non-Hindu wore a bindi.
I would consider it an opportunity to educate that woman and myself about the significance of wearing a bindi. The important take-away here is that the ultimate goal of every human being, hindu and non-hindu is self-realization — the bindi is one tool to help us on our path. Thank you for sharing this. I would like to wear a bindi, for the very reason you state: as a tool to help me on the path to satchidananda existence, knowledge, bliss. But I was not born Hindu. I believe there are many paths towards this goal.
I would also like the extra help, through a bindi, to help me better keep inner eye gaze, focus towards Truth. But I was thinking along the lines of getting a piercing, so I can feel it and remember.
Or I was thinking of a small tattoo. I would never wish to offend. This is a very personal journey for me, as it is for anyone. Why not? Its a privilege and pleasure to learn others language,culture and traditions. We all here to learn and integrate. I was wondering if one wanted to convert to Hinduism how would they go about that? What steps would I have to take? Hinduism is an open source faith. You can follow any path to reach the GOD.
You can follow any path religion, faith, sect and be a Hindu, or even not believe in GOD, and still be a Hindu. This question is typical of the problems one faces when one looks at Hinduism through a conscious or a sub-conscious filter of Judeo-Christian theologies. No church like institution exists that can dictate any rigid, frozen dogma on the masses.
Rivalries were philosophical and open to discussion, debate and even borrowing from one another. As proven, the bindi is more than just a red dot. Hindu American Foundation is a c 3 nonprofit organization. Website by Mittun. Share Tweet Share. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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