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🧵Thread: Why do we sprinkle water around food before eating?

A practice still seen in traditional Indian homes & temples. Many think it’s just a ritual, but the truth is deeper both spiritual & scientific.👇

1️⃣ Spiritual Significance
Sprinkling water around food is an offering to the Divine.
It expresses gratitude for the meal & invokes purity before eating.

This act is called Chitrahuti – dedicating food first to God before we consume it. 🙏

2️⃣ Logical Significance
In ancient India, people sat on the ground & ate on banana leaves.

Sprinkling water around food:
✔️ Settled dust in the air
✔️ Prevented impurities from entering
✔️ Kept insects & pests away

A perfect blend of hygiene & tradition! ✅

3️⃣ Deeper Insight
Every Indian ritual has two layers:
✨ Spiritual layer → For inner purity & devotion
✨ Practical layer → For outer cleanliness & health

Our ancestors ensured both body & soul were nourished before meals.

4️⃣ Modern Relevance
Even today, this simple act reminds us to:
🌿 Eat mindfully
🌿 Respect the food we receive
🌿 Stay connected with age-old wisdom that protected both health & spirit.

Conclusion
What seems like a “ritual” is actually a science-backed, spiritually uplifting tradition.

Next time you see water sprinkled around food, remember - it’s not superstition, it’s Sanatana wisdom.

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