Significance of Tilak in Hinduism

Why Tilak is significant?
Sandalwood is believed to be a sacred tree that provides a cooling effect. Applying tilak of roli and sandalwood is considered auspicious in Hinduism. But gradually, we are tarnishing our identity and culture. While some people are ashamed of applying tilak, others apply tilak on the forehead just as a hobby or to show off. But, in ancient times, when the kings used to go for a war, the elders of the kingdom used to do aarti and apply tilak on the king's forehead and give blessings before sending them to war.

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In Hinduism, applying tilak on 12 organs including the neck, chest, upper limbs, naval, back, both underarms, etc. is also significant besides applying on the forehead. The significance of applying tilak on the forehead is explained in detail in the scriptures. Even scientists have now believed that applying tilak is highly beneficial. Some researchers found out through research that applying tilak on the forehead keeps the brain cool and calm. Several types of tilak are in trend in Hinduism.

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Types of Tilak:
Tilak is of various types such as Mritika, Bhasm, sandalwood, roli, sindoor, gopi, etc. There is a different tilak for a different section like shaiv, vaishnav, shakt, etc. in Hinduism. It is believed that applying sandalwood tilak on the forehead is beneficial in relieving sins. It protects from all obstacles in life and Goddess Lakshmi blesses them and resides in the house. Putting sandalwood tilak keeps the knowledge sense restrained and active. Sandalwood is also of various types like Hari sandalwood, Gopi sandalwood, White sandalwood, Red sandalwood, Gomti sandalwood and Gokul sandalwood.

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Significance of Tilak:

• If we go with psychology, again it is mentioned there that applying tilak is beneficial. The forehead is said to be the centre point of the face. Therefore applying tilak in the centre of the forehead is considered beneficial. According to psychology, applying tilak on the forehead results in boosting self-confidence and willpower and helps in thinking positively.
• When you apply tilak in the centre of the forehead, then you feel relaxed. This protects us from various kinds of mental disorders. It also helps to subdue various mental stimulation.
• If you continue to apply tilak on the forehead daily then, as proved by a researcher, it helps in getting rid of the headache. Applying tilak helps in the right discharge of serotonin and beta-endorphin in the brain due to which the headache calms. It eliminates lethargy and sadness and hence positive energy flows in the mind.
• According to religious beliefs, applying tilak on the forehead helps in the destruction of sins. If you believe in astrology then according to it applying tilak calms down the planets due to which becomes less angry.
• Daily usage of tilak makes the person's personality impressive.
• We should mainly apply tilak in front of the deity of the God while worshipping in a temple.

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