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Re: REQUEST: Forehead Dot?
Chodavarapu S. Ramarao wrote:
>
> In article <ghenDw95uv.5o1@netcom.com>
> gmcghee@mailer.fsu.edu (GLEN M MCGHEE) writes:
>
> > Can anyone give information on the forehead dot worn by Hindus?
> > What does it represent? What myth or story is connected with it,
> > and most importantly, when is the first documented use of this
> > forehead ornament?
>
> I have been told that in the ancient days, Indian men used to practice
> archery with their wives. A red dot was worn on the forehead of thier
> wives to help them perfect the aiming skills. Fortunately, them being
> lousy archers, the wives (and the practice) survived. In those cases
> where a husband was a good aimer, he had several wives, just in case.
> This is also the reason why widows do not have the red dot.
>
> Regards
> rAmA
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The place between the foreheads is supposed to be vulnerable spot.
A person with spiritual powers can bring another person into trance by
looking intensely at the centre of forehead --- as per beliefs.
The women wear it as a protection.
You may also refer the book "Am I a Hindu" where answers to such
questions are available.
Ramasamy
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