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Superstition :In Need or In Deed
Business Communication : Group 5
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Presenters : Riddhi Palkar … (96) Prachiti Niwate … (92) Nikhil Meshram … (81) Karishma Lewis … (112) Chintan Mhatre … (82) Varad Potnis … (116)
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ContentsWhat is Superstition?Evolution and PurposeRelation with ReligionSuperstitions, Cases and IncidentsIll effects on the societyEradicationLegal AspectsFindings of class surveyConclusion
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What is Superstition ?
A belief
Varies according to the
PersonBackground, CultureRegion
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Theory on Origin
Early days of Man
Living conditions
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Purpose Instil fearPrevention from doing somethingUnexplainableHuman LazinessEntertainFool People
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In the Indian context
Connection to particular
Place
Body Parts
Trees
Animals
Birds
Reptiles
Protect from evil spiritsFew had reasoning
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Superstition today in contrast with yesterday
An expression of tensions and anxieties Taken for GrantedQuestioning age old practicesExcuse
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Religion and Superstition
Adds fuel to the beliefsMany rituals, beliefs go unquestionedUnshaken belief in the supernatural Godmen, babas, maharajsSupported by the rich and influential
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Faith and Superstition
Faith that does not allow questioning is superstitionFaith is dynamicSuperstition weakens determination to to adhere to faithHuman values, moral principles and ethical behaviour
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Various Superstitions
Eye FlutteringMirrorCracks on tilesFingers CrossedVoodoo DollItchy handsCrow droppingsKajalRavenNimbu Mirchi
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A few more
SneezeFriday the 13thAstrologyUmbrellaBroomTouchwoodLetters ‘Karan’
StonesEclipseVaastu Shastra
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Incidents
Engineer Ends life Crow perched head twiceAstrologer advised to pray at the temple
Man Marries DogStoned two dogs to deathGodman advised marrying dog as the only remedy
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Ill Effects on the Society
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Efforts for Eradication of Superstitious Behaviour
Effort to change the thought processRetainment of primordial emotionsOrganisations like MANS (Maharashtra Andhshraddha Nirmulan Samiti)Instil value based rationalismPublishing of various books on educating the people against superstitionLegal measures by the government
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Legal Aspects Article 51A (h),
Constitution of IndiaDrugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954Sectio 259A of Indian Penal codeRegional Laws
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Class Survey findingsDo you believe
in Superstitious
activities?
Do you believe superstitions
are born out of religion?
How many superstitions do you know
about ?
< Sample size of 20 students >
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Class Survey findingsSuperstitions are :
Trending :#Cat crosses path#Nimbumirchi#Astrology
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Summary
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A big shoutout to the class for helping us out with the survey!!
Guest Appearances :Billi : Manali PatoleBabaji : Akshay Lotlikar