Why Do Hindu Women Wear Toe Rings?
You might have seen your mother, grandmother or any other married women in your household who wear toe rings, but do you know why?
Although the concept of wearing rings is very common around the world, wearing a toe ring is something you might have only witnessed in India. Your mother, your grandmother, or any other married woman in your household must definitely be the one wearing a toe ring. But have you wondered why Indian married women wear a silver toe ring? In India, toe rings are a must-have ornament for married women, and this tradition is observed by both the Hindu and Muslim populations. They are normally composed of silver metal and are usually worn in pairs on both feet' second toes. Toe rings in current times come in a variety of designs to suit the tastes of modern brides. The concept behind wearing a toe ring is that the nerve of the second toe finger is thought to pass via the heart and be related to the uterus. As a result, wearing a toe ring in it helps to keep the uterus' blood pressure in check. It also helps in the control of a woman's menstrual cycle. To keep someone healthy, Indians thought that one's vital energy needed to be balanced. It is also stated that all of one's 'prana' routes pass through the toes. As a result, wearing toe rings helps to preserve a woman's life force balance.
Now you might have a question: why do women wear only silver toe rings? There are numerous advantages related to it. Don't we already know how good silver is for our bodies? Silver has the ability to absorb and transmit the earth's energy to our bodies. This energy has proven to renew our entire system as it flows through our bodies. You might have also heard that infants are fed with silver spoons, that is done to because of the same reason. Wearing these silver toe rings, according to mythology, also helps to reduce the pain that a woman feels during a sexual intercourse. So “Why not gold rings?” As per the Hindu customs and beliefs, the metal 'gold' should never be worn below the waist, as it is considered disrespectful to the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi. As a result, toe rings are typically fashioned from silver rather than gold. What do you think about this hidden science behind this classic Hindu tradition of wearing a silver toe ring? Do mention your thoughts in the comment section below.
