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For centuries, there has been a tradition in Indian society of hanging a fresh yellow lemon along with seven green chillies threaded on a thread at the main entrance of homes, shops, business establishments and new vehicles. Most of the people adopt it only as a trick to protect from the evil eye or as a religious superstition. Tying new lemon-chilli at the main door on Tuesday or Saturday and throwing away the old ones has become an integral part of Indian life. However, if it is closely analyzed from the perspective of ancient Indian traditions, Vaastu Shastra and modern science, it becomes clear that behind this custom started by our ancestors, there were not only religious beliefs but also many solid scientific and practical reasons related to health, prevention of pests and flow of positive energy.
Religious and mythological beliefs: The mystery of Alakshmi, the goddess of poverty.
According to Hindu mythological texts and beliefs, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, opulence and happiness, has an elder sister whose name is ‘Goddess Alakshmi’. Goddess Alakshmi is considered the goddess symbolizing poverty, discord, sorrow and misfortune. It is mentioned in mythology that while Goddess Lakshmi likes sweet, fragrant and delicious dishes, Goddess Alakshmi loves pungent, sour and bitter things. It is believed that when lemon (sour) and green chilli (spicy) are hung at the main door of the house, Goddess Alakshmi gets satisfied after getting her favorite food at the door itself and returns from there satisfied. Due to this, they are not able to enter the house or shop and this prevents poverty and discord from taking place in the house.
Natural science of protection from insects, flies and mosquitoes
The biggest and practical reason for hanging lemon and chilli on the door is completely scientific. In ancient times, modern insecticide sprays, mosquito repellents or air purifiers were not available like today. Citric acid and essential oils are found in abundance in lemon, while fresh green chillies contain a pungent alkaloid called ‘capsaicin’. When lemons and chillies are threaded together with a copper or iron needle on a cotton thread, the thread continuously absorbs the acidic juice of the lemon and the pungent oil of the chillies. As the air passes through the door, this acidic and pungent smell creates a natural protective circle around the entire entrance. This pungent smell irritates the respiratory system of flies, mosquitoes, insects, spiders and other poisonous insects, preventing them from entering the house.
Vastushastra and theory of positive energy
According to the principles of Vastu Shastra, the main entrance of any building or complex is the most important place because it is from here that all the cosmic energies come inside. If negative vibes are present at the main door, they can affect the mental balance and progress of the entire family members. In Vastu, the round shape of the lemon and its bright yellow color is considered a symbol of the positive energy of the Sun and Jupiter. Lemon has the amazing ability to absorb negative waves and electromagnetic imbalance present in the environment. This is why when a lemon dries up and starts turning black, it is believed that it has absorbed all the contaminated and negative energies around it, after which it is considered necessary to replace it with a new lemon.
Human Psychology and Visual Effects of Colors (Visual Psychology)
From the psychological point of view also, fresh green chillies and bright yellow lemon hanging at the main entrance play an important role. When a person sees a beautiful house, a new vehicle or a successful business, he may involuntarily feel a feeling of jealousy, attraction or intense gaze. The bright yellow color and dark green color immediately attract the human eye. When an outsider comes to the entrance, his first sight falls directly on the hanging lemon-chippers. Due to this, the mental concentration of the viewer gets disturbed and his negative thinking or jealousy is prevented from directly impacting the property or the members of the household.
Keep these important rules in mind while hanging lemon and chilli
According to tradition, the full benefits of lemon-pepper hanging are available only when it is installed with the right method and rules.
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Always use unblemished, fresh yellow lemon and 7 unbroken fresh green chillies.
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Black or raw cotton thread is always used to tie it, which is considered most effective in absorbing energy.
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Tuesday or Saturday is considered the most auspicious day to apply it.
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When the lemon-chilli dries completely or its color starts turning black, it should be immediately removed and immersed in a secluded place, running water or garbage and it should never be allowed to come under the feet of any member of the family.