Introduction:
‘Kisi ki nazar lag gai hai ’ is the common refrain we get to hear from our elders or grandparents when we keep on falling ill or things don’t seem to go right. Many mothers still use the ‘kala tikka’ (black mark) to prevent their beautiful girls from falling prey to the EVIL EYE.
What is this evil eye? Is it merely our superstition or does it truly work?
Meaning:
The evil eye is the name for a sickness transmitted -- usually without intention -- by someone who is envious, jealous, or covetous. It is also called the invidious eye and the envious eye. The evil eye belief is that a person -- otherwise not malefic in any way -- can harm you, your children, your home, or your family , by *looking at them* with envy and praising them. The word "evil" is unfortunate in this context because it implies that someone has "cursed" the victim, but such is not the case. The history of the evil eye is quite old and is found in a number of cultures and countries like Italy, Siberia , etc.
How does the evil eye work?
In order to understand the anatomy of the evil eye we have to understand three very fundamental concepts :
1.The power of the Human Eye
2. Elementals.
3. The Human Aura.
A. The power of the Human Eye:
From ancient times we have heard and read of the human eye. Most mystics and Seers have asserted that it is beyond an organ of seeing. THERE IS DEFINITELY SOME EMANATION FROM THE HUMAN EYE. This is one of the reasons which explain hypnotism. How many times have you been able to feel that some one is staring at you even when you are not looking? Quite often isnt it! Well this is working demonstration of the power of the eye. Now this gaze can be either negative or positive depending on the person and his inner self.
B. Elementals:
The concept of elementals is very old and discussed mostly by Theosophists and Mystics. An elemental is nothing but a thought form which we create and give life to. However it does get a life of its own and is produced between the two eyes. The thought or desire which produces it can be positive ( like wanting a car or home ) or negative ( jealousy ,envy , greed ). Once an elemental is produced it is released between the eyes and goes and attaches itself to the desired object or person. Thus in one day we produce millions and millions of elementals. If they are good they will help and if they are negative they play accordingly.
C. The Human Aura:
It has now been scientifically proved via Kirlian photography that we possess an aura that surrounds us. The colour of the aura tells us about the state of the individual and his health and state of spiritual development. This aura is very sensitive to thoughts and feelings of other people and would respond accordingly.
Working example of the Evil eye:
When you new born baby girl is taken out wearing a nice frock and ribbon, many people exclaim ‘SO PRETTY! I wish my girl was so chubby and nice’. After some time your girl will fall sick!!
Three things are happening: the persons eye is gazing at the child very intently. The picture of the girl in the persons eye is creating a negative elemental of envy and desire. This negative elemental is immediately released. This elemental then attaches itself to the girls aura. The negative elemental punctures the girls aura and makes her sick.
However one needs to keep in mind the fact that everytime your child falls sick , it need not be evil eye! The child be be geuinely unwell or may have caught an infection.
Astrology and the evil eye:
Even though, the evil eye is not an astrological concept, the horoscope plays an important part in assessing vulnerability and propensity.
I always maintain that our birth chart is a map of our propensities and potentials. It helps pointy out if we are prone to or vulnerable to an ailment - physical or spiritual.
The following aid in assessing evil eye vulnerability:
1. Rahu:
Rahu is considered the master of the black arts and bestows magical powers. Rahu always
Plays an important role in the evil eye. People with a weak Rahu , bad moon and weak Sun can be prone to evil eye.
2. Moon:
The moon is the most impoprtant player in the game and its position and strength are vital.
A strong moon with powerful Sun or Jupiter rule out evil eye.
3. 8th house:
The 8th house of the chart stands for the hidden or occult forces.
Example:
In order to explain all the three above - a weak moon with Rahu in the 8th house of a chart would indicate trouble with evil eye.
Please remember this is simple example for explanation. All other factors have to be taken into account before passing any judgement on the evil eye.
Protection from the evil eye by amulets and talismans:
Different cultures and religions have their own prescribed ways of dealing with the evil eye.
One of the most commonly used mechanisms are amulets and talismans.
An amulet is a device that is designed to protect the wearer from baneful and malefic influences whether human or inhuman.
The most commonly used amulets are:
1 the horseshoe hung at the entrance of doors
2 the Swastika is considered a powerful protection device.
3 Even Ganesha is considered powerful enough to drive away malefic influences.
Conclusion:
From the above discussion, one may still debate the evil eye and its powers . However there is no denying its existence.
‘Kisi ki nazar lag gai hai ’ is the common refrain we get to hear from our elders or grandparents when we keep on falling ill or things don’t seem to go right. Many mothers still use the ‘kala tikka’ (black mark) to prevent their beautiful girls from falling prey to the EVIL EYE.
What is this evil eye? Is it merely our superstition or does it truly work?
Meaning:
The evil eye is the name for a sickness transmitted -- usually without intention -- by someone who is envious, jealous, or covetous. It is also called the invidious eye and the envious eye. The evil eye belief is that a person -- otherwise not malefic in any way -- can harm you, your children, your home, or your family , by *looking at them* with envy and praising them. The word "evil" is unfortunate in this context because it implies that someone has "cursed" the victim, but such is not the case. The history of the evil eye is quite old and is found in a number of cultures and countries like Italy, Siberia , etc.
How does the evil eye work?
In order to understand the anatomy of the evil eye we have to understand three very fundamental concepts :
1.The power of the Human Eye
2. Elementals.
3. The Human Aura.
A. The power of the Human Eye:
From ancient times we have heard and read of the human eye. Most mystics and Seers have asserted that it is beyond an organ of seeing. THERE IS DEFINITELY SOME EMANATION FROM THE HUMAN EYE. This is one of the reasons which explain hypnotism. How many times have you been able to feel that some one is staring at you even when you are not looking? Quite often isnt it! Well this is working demonstration of the power of the eye. Now this gaze can be either negative or positive depending on the person and his inner self.
B. Elementals:
The concept of elementals is very old and discussed mostly by Theosophists and Mystics. An elemental is nothing but a thought form which we create and give life to. However it does get a life of its own and is produced between the two eyes. The thought or desire which produces it can be positive ( like wanting a car or home ) or negative ( jealousy ,envy , greed ). Once an elemental is produced it is released between the eyes and goes and attaches itself to the desired object or person. Thus in one day we produce millions and millions of elementals. If they are good they will help and if they are negative they play accordingly.
C. The Human Aura:
It has now been scientifically proved via Kirlian photography that we possess an aura that surrounds us. The colour of the aura tells us about the state of the individual and his health and state of spiritual development. This aura is very sensitive to thoughts and feelings of other people and would respond accordingly.
Working example of the Evil eye:
When you new born baby girl is taken out wearing a nice frock and ribbon, many people exclaim ‘SO PRETTY! I wish my girl was so chubby and nice’. After some time your girl will fall sick!!
Three things are happening: the persons eye is gazing at the child very intently. The picture of the girl in the persons eye is creating a negative elemental of envy and desire. This negative elemental is immediately released. This elemental then attaches itself to the girls aura. The negative elemental punctures the girls aura and makes her sick.
However one needs to keep in mind the fact that everytime your child falls sick , it need not be evil eye! The child be be geuinely unwell or may have caught an infection.
Astrology and the evil eye:
Even though, the evil eye is not an astrological concept, the horoscope plays an important part in assessing vulnerability and propensity.
I always maintain that our birth chart is a map of our propensities and potentials. It helps pointy out if we are prone to or vulnerable to an ailment - physical or spiritual.
The following aid in assessing evil eye vulnerability:
1. Rahu:
Rahu is considered the master of the black arts and bestows magical powers. Rahu always
Plays an important role in the evil eye. People with a weak Rahu , bad moon and weak Sun can be prone to evil eye.
2. Moon:
The moon is the most impoprtant player in the game and its position and strength are vital.
A strong moon with powerful Sun or Jupiter rule out evil eye.
3. 8th house:
The 8th house of the chart stands for the hidden or occult forces.
Example:
In order to explain all the three above - a weak moon with Rahu in the 8th house of a chart would indicate trouble with evil eye.
Please remember this is simple example for explanation. All other factors have to be taken into account before passing any judgement on the evil eye.
Protection from the evil eye by amulets and talismans:
Different cultures and religions have their own prescribed ways of dealing with the evil eye.
One of the most commonly used mechanisms are amulets and talismans.
An amulet is a device that is designed to protect the wearer from baneful and malefic influences whether human or inhuman.
The most commonly used amulets are:
1 the horseshoe hung at the entrance of doors
2 the Swastika is considered a powerful protection device.
3 Even Ganesha is considered powerful enough to drive away malefic influences.
Conclusion:
From the above discussion, one may still debate the evil eye and its powers . However there is no denying its existence.
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