Why is tilak applied in Hinduism, what is its importance and what is its importance in scientific terms?

New Delhi: Tika or Tilak is considered to be of great importance in Indian Sanatan Dharma. Whether it is any kind of worship, any religious work, some auspicious or auspicious work, whether to go on a journey, or desire to achieve success in any work - in all these tilak is applied on the forehead of the person. This tilak can also be applied with roli, sandalwood, vermilion,saffron or turmeric.

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Why is Tilak applied on the Agya Chakra in the middle of the forehead?

There are 7 small centers of energy in our body called chakras and the chakras are the storehouses of immense power. The reason for applying tilak or tika in the center of the forehead is because there is a cycle. It is the most important place in the 7 chakras of our body. Ajna Chakra is the center of clarity and wisdom.

Here the 3 major nadis of the body- Ida (moon pulse),pingala (sun pulse) and sushumna (middle, middle nadi) come together.agya chakra is also called Guruchakra because it is from here that the whole body operates. This is the center of our body.

Second reason why tilak is always applied on agya chakra.

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Agya Chakra is also considered the main place of our consciousness and it is also called the home of the mind. While doing yoga, the mind is concentrated at this place at the time of meditation. This is the reason that Tilak or Tika is always applied on Agya Chakra.

Tilak is applied with which finger.

On most occasions, tilak is applied with the ring finger because doing so brings honor and prestige. Apart from this, many times tilak is also applied with the thumb.

By doing this knowledge is gained. So at the same time, tilak is applied with the index finger to achieve success or victory in any work.

Health benefits of tilak

1. Improves concentration and Focus

The third eye is linked to awareness and alertness, even the great spiritual Guru like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sadhguru Jaggi talk about it many times.They say that using Chandan paste on the forehead stimulates alertness andimproves one's ability to torture. Sandalwood has a cooling effect, and it helps to calm the mind and body.

2. Relieves Headache

As with Chinese acupressure science, the point between the eyebrows is the joint area of the nerves. When we rub this point, it often calms our head.Therefore, applying sandalwood to the forehead soothes the nerves, thus relieving headaches caused by excessive sun exposure.

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3. Reduce Fever

Using Chandan paste helps to lower body temperature and, thus, reduce fever effectively.

4. Relieves Insomnia and Depression

Excessive stress, fatigue, and depression are among the most common causes of insomnia. According to Ayurveda, when rubbing the point between the eyebrows with Chandan, it helps relieve insomnia and stress.

5. Keeps You positive

The third eye is a representation of the human thinking process and the mind.

It is in this Chakra that evil forces enter the body in the form of negative thoughts. One can prevent all of this from happening by using a sandalwood paste on the forehead.

Hindu facts

red sandalwood

Ganesha is pleased by applying red sandalwood tilak. Along with this, applying red sandalwood tilak also strengthens the planets Sun and Mercury.

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Along with this, rubbing the betel nut of worship and applying its tilak on the

the forehead is also beneficial in the condition of Mercury.

vermilion tilak

By applying vermilion tilak on the forehead, special grace of the goddess is obtained. If you wish, apply red vermilion tilak on your forehead along with offering it to Goddess Lakshmi on Friday. With this reducing your stress, you will also get the blessings of Maa Lakshmi. Apart from this, happiness and prosperity comes in your house and material comforts increase.

Shrikhand sandalwood tilak

By applying tilak of Shrikhand sandalwood with Shami wood, the effects ofShani are removed. Shami wood is considered very effective to remove the dasha of Shani. Lighting a mustard oil lamp under the Shami tree on Saturday Is very beneficial.

Saffron and Turmeric Tilak

Saffron and turmeric are directly related to the planet Jupiter. If the dasha ofJupiter is going on in your horoscope, then after bathing every day, you should leave the house for some work only after applying saffron or turmeric tilak.Applying turmeric and saffron tilak on Thursday gives special benefits. By Doing this, all the defects of the planet Jupiter are eliminated.