Mirror is a form of glass that shows an
object when kept in front of it. Mirrors are commonly used in scientific
applications but they are an important part of personal grooming in every home.
Only humans, elephants, and species of monkeys can identify their own
reflection in the mirror. This could be one of the reasons for this, Hindus
have god of both the Elephant and Monkey.
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Cultural Beliefs
This is believed in Hindu cultures that
a mirror has the ability to hide one's soul. If gods or demons take on another
person's shape or personality, it reveals original identity or holds actual
soul out when they come in contact with a mirror. This has become a seed of
superstition that a mirror should not be broken; a broken mirror should not be
kept at home, a mirror that doesn't display a clear picture should be replaced
and we shouldn't see our face in a broken mirror.
In western nations the people who broke
the mirror will suffer seven years of bad luck is common superstition.
Hindus assume that the mirror is the
Lakshmi goddess. These suggest uncertainty. Goddess Lakshmi (money) is not
going to stay in one place, nor can a mirror hold one face.
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Interesting facts about mirror
1. It is believed to be a bad omen when
the mirror broke especially on Friday and brought bad luck for 7 years. Broken
mirror bits will be covered in a black cloth and hidden under a tree to bring
bad luck around.
2. India transported glass from Belgium
on seagoing ships.
3. Broken mirror dreams bring death to
life partners. Mirror dreaming is a state of delusion or pride.
4. Our predecessors believed our mirror
image is our actual soul.
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Scientific Reasons
1. Mirrors are made of sand. Mirror was
made from certain chemical processes and Sand filtration. The method was very
important for many decades back and required a great amount of work in creating
a mirror. So, mirrors these days are very valuable, so all of these
superstitions across the world came to treat mirrors with great care.
2. The small pieces of mirror or
splinters that go through the foot would cause poor blood loss and often lead
to septic injuries. That's the biggest excuse to throw away from home the
broken mirror.
3. Broken mirror is a superstition that
brings bad luck. The people who can't manage a mirror carefully clearly state
that he's not focused or restless, or in the wrong thought direction. A person
with a clatter of thoughts is not able to manage precious items, and is heading
in the wrong direction, thus bringing bad luck.
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