Details of various Myths, We follow in this Era of Science & Technology.

1. By
Santosh Takale

2.  Intro to NGO active in this Field.
 Self Involvement.
 History & nos. of Superstitions.
 Self experience.

3.  TCT & SWAR ….. active since 1997.
 More than 300 sessions, Addressing
approximately…… 50000 people.
 Main intent is to eradicate superstitions
& to develop scientific temperament/
attitude among masses.
 &ana, iva&ana, p`baaoQana AaNaI pyaa-varNa saMrxaNa.

4.  Call of Bird to Fall of Utensils.
 Vratas, Fastings, Offerings.
 Black Magic, Witchcraft, Bhanamati.
 Astrology, Vastushastra, Gemstone etc.
 Ghost, Mantrik, Baba, Buvas (Godmen).

5.  Eclipse.
 Snake show.
 Young Bridegroom.
 Advices by mother /sisters.

6.  Age old beliefs & unsupportive stressed
circumstances.
 Inferior position in society/religion.
 Weak Mental & physical health.

7.  Education about religious books &
rituals.
 Strong belief that these ritual give
meaning to their life.
 All vartas are for Husband or Son.
 No decision making right by family due
to patriarchy.

8.  Religious facts ;
 Manusmruti
 Bible
 …………..
 …………
 …..
 Present situation.

9.  Total ignorance about her health
since birth. (malnutrition)
 Early marriage & Early pregnancy.
 Mental & Physical torture;
 Dowry.
 Multiple abortion.

10.  Vratas :
 Vata Savitri.
 Mangla-Gauri.
 Fasting.
 Offerings/Sacrifice.
 Misconception about celestial
phenomena.
 Heaven & hell concept.
 Blind faiths in BABA & GURU.

11.  Sati.
 Devdasi.
 DAKIN Pratha.
 BANAMATI/ KARANI.

12.  Education. (p`baaoQana )
 Equality in every aspect.
 Attention to Health.
 Right to take Decision.
 Opposition to out dated rituals.
 Fight against cruel customs.

13.  Well defined Involvement of exploited
elements in public outreach program.
 Initiating & Assuring Equality at home &
work place by every individual.
 Proper Law to Oppose All
Superstitions, out dated
rituals & cruel customs.

14. Thank You
Santosh Takale, Scientific Officer, BARC.
Ph - 0-9967584554. santoshatbarc@gmail.com
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