Only education can remove evil of superstitions

SARTHAK BHARADWAJ,

SUPERSTITION IS a belief without any reason or knowledge. Often based on myths and supernatural powers, it is an ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance or occurrence. Though science has reached almost every corner of the universe and has contributed to advancements in technology, still there are certain areas where science has not found its place.

India is a developing country where most people give a lot of importance to education and literacy. But unfortunately there are still some remote villages in our country where the light of education hasn’t yet penetrated. Lack of education often leads to belief in superstition and supernatural powers. A vast section of people in our country have faith in superstitious things as they tend to ignore the scientific reasoning behind certain facts. Be it the belief in ghosts or faith in astrology, every superstitious notion stops people from growing mentally.

This is not always restricted to uneducated people. It’s seen that often well-read folks show their interest in astrology and want to know their future through stars and planets.

But the evil effects of superstition mostly affect illiterate people. The belief in the magical powers, witchcraft to cure diseases often takes a heavy toll on human life.

An easy and best way to eradicate superstition completely is to spread education. People must be educated. They should be taught about science and how to reason.

The real progress of the nation can only be ensured when people are literate and wise.

If people receive right education and are encouraged to develop a scientific mind and rational thinking, superstition will die a natural death.

KRITYA Class 11 B, Mayur Public School, IP Extension