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1. Introduction
- Superstitions have their roots in ignorance
- The ignorance and superstitions go together
2. Ignorant people and superstitions
- Beliefs in evil spirits
- Ignorant people are exploited
3. Different types of superstitions
- Fear of different things
- Ghosts and haunted houses
4. How to overcome superstitions
- Education is necessary
- Our belief in God and religion should be strong
5. Conclusion
ESSAY:
"Superstition is the poison of the mind". (Joseph Lewis)
Superstitions have their roots in ignorance. They are blind beliefs and faiths. Belief in superman's powers, omens, magic etc, show our superstitions. They show our backwardness and lack of mental development. Thus, ignorance and superstitions go together.
Ignorant people are more superstitious. They live in constant fear of ghosts, witches, magicians and evil spirits. Even educated people are not free from superstitions. The fear of the unknown and ill-luck makes us victims of the superstitions. They turn all of us into cowards. When something cannot be explained or understood, people start fearing it. They then give it mystery and divine origin. Then some clever people like priests, maulvis, etc. exploit the situation. They make fool of others and mint money. Superstitions are widespread in the villages and countryside, because there are more people who are uneducated. They are not developed mentally. They are simple and ignorant. The hold of blind faith on them is very strong. They become easily victims of astrologers, palmists and occultists. They fear priests and magicians. They consult them for marriage, construction of houses or starting a new business. Sometimes they do not hesitate even to sacrifice their most precious things.
Superstitious people believe that certain houses, trees and places are haunted by ghosts and evil spirits. They avoid them at every cost. If anybody goes there he is found to be possessed by these spirits. Such people fail to distinguish between true religion and blind faith. Sneezing at the start of a work or travel is considered ominous. In such an event, it is presumed that the work would end in failure. The barking of the dog, the crying of a cat, the howling of a jackal and the braying of an ass are also taken as ominous. There are certain days, hours and minutes which are auspicious. People consult astrologers to determine these auspicious times. Many people wear precious stones etc. to ward off the evil influence of certain planets. For the ignorant people, the eclipses of the sun and the moon are also regarded evil. It is believed they cause doom and disaster.
"Conscience without judgement is superstition". (Benjamin Whichocote)
Superstitions are signs of our weakness. A weak man is always fearful. He can be easily fooled and exploited. Such a person performs many ceremonies, rituals which are really harmful. To remove superstitions, people should be educated. Literacy is essential to eradicate superstitions. With the spread of science, reasoning and scientific temper superstitions can be easily overcome. Our belief in God and in religion should be strong. We must follow the teachings of Islam strictly.
" Superstition is the religion of feeble minds". (Edmund Bruke)
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