There is no evidence of when, how and where the tradition of planting tilak started in India, but this tradition has been going on since time immemorial. You must have often felt that the visiting dignitaries are welcomed by applying tilak. The married woman applies a tilak of kumkum on her forehead.
Marriage- In marriage or Manglik functions, the women of the house welcome each other by applying tilak of turmeric and kunkum. Tilak is a major part of Hindu worship. In Indian culture, it is customary to apply tilak on the forehead in the form of worship, rituals, manglic works, travel and auspicious works. If this is not done then the person does not get the fruits of worship and rituals.
Mythological belief of applying tilak
It is believed that Lord Shri Hari Vishnu resides in the middle of the forehead of man. Therefore, tilak is applied at exactly this place. There are different tilakas of Shaiva, Shakta, Vaishnavism and other beliefs in Hindu Sanatana Dharma. By applying sandalwood tilak, sins are eliminated, human distress is saved and Mother Laxmi’s grace always remains on her. By applying tilak, the gems remain restrained and active. If Tilak is applied according to the day, the auspicious fruit is obtained from the planet’s lord of the day.
Scientific importance of wearing tilak
If a person applies tilak on his forehead, his mind gets peace and coolness. Also, the secretion of chemicals called betaendorphine and seratonin appears to be balanced appropriately. Due to lack of these chemicals in the person, feelings of apathy and hopelessness start to develop. Therefore, tilak is helpful in providing relief from apathy and despair.
Different benefits of applying tilak are associated with different fingers.
A person should take care of some things before applying tilak. For example, after bathing and wearing clean clothes, tilak should be applied on the forehead, facing towards the north. It is believed that doing tilak with the finger finger brings peace to the mind and brain, while the middle age increases its life. In the scriptures, applying tilak with thumb is said to be affirmative. Tilak from index finger leads to salvation. According to Vishnu Samhita, anamika is used in deva work, madhyama in Pitru, kannishika in sage and first finger is used in tantric works.
Tilak Mantra
Kesavanant Govind Barah Purushottam. The virtuous Yashasyamayushyam tilakam.
Kanti Laxmi Dhriti Saubhaya Saubhagyamatulam Balam. Dadatu chandanam nityam persistent dharayamhyam.
Benefits of applying tilak
People get some benefits very easily by applying tilak. Tilak is believed to make the persona impressive. This increases the confidence and confidence of the person. Please tell that applying tilak on the forehead regularly causes a decrease in the forehead. With which you feel peace and peace. It also serves to protect us from many mental illnesses. Tilak also has the advantage that it secretes the seratonin and beta endorphins in the brain in a balanced way, which removes frustration and sadness and builds excitement in the mind. This enthusiasm gets you involved in positive actions. Applying tilak reduces headache and migraine problems. If tilak containing turmeric is applied, the skin is purified, because anti-bacterial elements are found in turmeric, which free the person from diseases.