The Physics of Aashirwada
The Physics of Aashirwada: Energy Transfer During Blessings in Indian Culture
In Indian tradition, there is a sacred
moment when a younger person bows down to touch the feet of an elder. In
return, the elder places a hand on their head, silently offering blessings.
While this act is deeply spiritual and cultural, could there also be an unseen transfer
of energy at play?
Let’s explore this through the lens of energy
conservation, human intention, and a bit of science.
Energy Cannot Be Created or
Destroyed
According to the First Law of
Thermodynamics:
∆E = Q - W
(Change in internal energy = heat added to the system - work done by the
system)
This universal law applies not just to
machines but also—symbolically—to human interaction.
When elders give
blessings, they expend mental energy (through thoughts and intention) and channel
emotional and spiritual energy through their touch. This energy isn’t
lost—it’s transferred.
Thought as Energy: Mind over
Matter
When the elder thinks positively or prays
silently for the younger person, their neurons fire and expend
biochemical energy.
·
The
elder’s brain uses about 20 watts of power in deep thought or prayer.
·
Energy
used during a 10-second blessing: > E = Power × Time = 20 W × 10 s = 200
joules
Though small in physical terms, this energy carries intention.
In Indian philosophy, sankalpa (focused thought) has transformative
power.
Physical Touch:
Completing the Energy Circuit
Touching the elder’s feet (from forehead
to toe) symbolizes surrender and creates a grounding circuit:
·
Forehead (Ajna Chakra) = wisdom,
perception.
·
Elder’s feet = rooted experience, spiritual energy.
During the gesture:
1.
The
posture lowers the ego (emotional energy shift).
2.
The
forehead connects to the base (spiritual grounding).
3. The elder’s
hand on the head completes the energy loop.
Symbolic Energy Transfer Formula
We can visualize the act with a symbolic energy
equation:
E_ashirwad = E_intention + E_touch + E_vibration
Where:
·
E_intention = Mental/spiritual energy spent on blessings
·
E_touch = Physical connection medium
·
E_vibration = Emotional frequency shared
This isn’t mechanical energy—it’s subtle,
vibrational, and emotional.
Scientific Parallels
Modern
science hasn’t fully quantified “blessing energy,” but it shows:
·
Human intention affects brainwaves and mood.
·
Touch therapies improve emotional and physical health.
·
Prayer and meditation influence heart rate and brain
coherence.
So,
the elder’s kind thought and physical blessing may indeed
influence the younger’s energetic state.
Conclusion: Ancient
Wisdom Meets Energy Science
In a tech-driven world, the subtle
energies of human connection matter more than ever. The Indian custom of
seeking blessings is more than ritual—it’s a coded energy transmission,
passed from one soul to another.
So next time you bow in respect,
remember:
You’re not just touching feet—you’re
tapping into the spiritual energy of generations.
Very nice explanation and it is true
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