In the scriptures, touching the feet of certain people or in certain circumstances is considered forbidden. Let us know whose feet should be avoided and what is the reason behind it.

Hindu Traditions Of Touching Feet: In Indian culture, touching the feet of elders is a part of the tradition of respect, humility and receiving blessings. But do you know that touching the feet of some people or in certain circumstances is considered taboo? Many people consider it a superstition, but religious, social and psychological views are also hidden behind it. Let us know whose feet should be avoided and why.

Do not touch the feet of these people Touch

the feet of your wife

In some traditions, touching the feet of your wife by your husband is considered inappropriate because the husband is called the master and the wife is called the wife's wife. The husband is considered the protector and master of the family. However, in the present times, this thinking is changing rapidly and equality is being given importance in the relationship between husband and wife.

Touching maternal uncle's feet

It is believed in folk tradition that the nephew should not touch his maternal uncle's feet. This belief is based on the story of Shri Krishna and his maternal uncle Kansa, in which Shri Krishna killed Kansa. Since then it became a custom that the nephew will not touch his maternal uncle's feet.

Irreligious or wrong act

If a person is socially known for his irreligious or immoral conduct, then touching his feet is considered inappropriate from the religious point of view. By doing so, the ill effects of his deeds can also fall on the person touching the feet.

Touching the feet of mother-in-law and father-in-law

According to traditional beliefs, a son-in-law should not touch the feet of his mother-in-law and father-in-law. Its mythological story is linked to Lord Shiva and Prajapati Daksha, in which Shiva beheaded his father-in-law. This tradition has been followed since then.

Do not touch the feet under these circumstances 

Touching feet in the temple

When you are in the temple, avoid touching the feet of any human being. It is believed that only God is supreme in the temple, therefore, bowing of the head should be only towards God. Touching the feet of someone else disturbs God's energy.

Do not touch the feet of a sleeping person

If a person is asleep, then touching his feet at that time is considered inappropriate. The energy state of the person is different while sleeping and he is considered to be in a dead state. In such a situation, touching the feet can lead to flow of negative energy.

Do not touch the feet of a person who has returned from the crematorium.

One should not touch the feet of a person who has recently returned from the crematorium. In the scriptures, the crematorium is considered an impure place and negative energy is considered to be around the person returning from there.

Do not touch the feet of a person who is worshiping

. When a person is engrossed in worship or meditation, one should avoid touching his feet. At the time of worship, the person is connected to spiritual energy, and touching the feet during this time can hinder his meditation.