What is the "evil eye" actually

In folk medicine, and psychotherapy it is believed that sickness and misfortune can be caused by so-called evil eye. Since olden times the concept of corruption and the evil eye, to be clearly distinguished — the damage was considered to be a directional sorcery, destructive magic, the action taken with malicious intent, and under the evil eye refers to the ability of some people to hurt, so to speak, unconsciously, obeying the inner unconscious impulses.


In the studies which were undertaken in the late 19th century, Russian scientists Dahl and Sugars, the evil eye is also given a lot of attention. Particularly vulnerable to the "evil eye" was considered to be babies and pregnant women, as well as animals. Probably anyone who has children remember occasions when, after talking with a certain person, the child started to act up, scream, showed locomotor activity, which quickly gave way to a long cry, and even disease. Experts believe that such a psychological reaction is that the child's brain receives contradictory information: the lips of halites say kind words and compliments, the face expresses affection and tenderness, and from his eyes, streams of hatred and envy. Even an adult is hard "process and digest" conflicting promises. In Ukraine, still you can get to spit on a child or calling him "filthy", i.e. bad, if your praise and pleasant words seemed suspicious parents that can cause the evil eye. In ancient times in Russia there were even special names which were given to newborns — this name is supposed to protect the child from voluntary or involuntary negative effects. Nenashev, Bad ancient Slavic names, they are now left to memory only in the form of names. There were more "cool" names, which were awarded favorite child, especially the firstborn. Indeed, this name, as the Reptile is a great psychological defense. Hard to hurt, tenderly saying: "What you beautiful Bastard! What little Gadik nice!"... The meaning of spitting and scolded — the attempt to eliminate the discrepancy between the received information, to make it clearly bad, and therefore strengthen psychological protection. Professor V. Rothenberg gives the example of the psychological defense: if you call greedy, sneaky, you simply will not perceive this information. Works psychological defense — you'll firmly believethat negative words come from a bad, unpleasant person, and therefore everything he says — aggression, with which to fight. In the end, the brain will immediately include all of your protective mechanisms, and we have a lot!

As for women "in position", it was suggested to hide the pregnancy as long as possible — wide tunics and shirt served this purpose. And to enhance the security on hand had a red thread — its purpose was to divert attention of a dangerous man. Often this is the goal pursued various amulets, talismans, patterns on clothing; the perfect remedy against the evil eye was considered as the earrings, especially large, vivid, as well as necklaces and beads. Really, all these objects attract gaze, distracting from their owner. In many Asian and Eastern countries are still popular amulets with the image of an eye is as a way of dealing with the Basilisk, a fabulous monster that could freeze and kill his iced eyes. The same method used Perseus fighting Medusa — he brought to her horrible face of his shield; having met in the reflection of his own deadly eyes, the beast died. The same protective mechanism possessed small mirrors sewed on clothes. Researcher of Russian folk affliction Sugars leads another popular method — you have to hit the person with an evil eye by the nose. When blood will flow, all the effects of the evil eye will disappear. However, this method is inhumane and illegal, therefore, describe another way you should wash yourself, or wash the baby with running water, and on top sprinkle a bit of salt — then the newly restored peace.

In different countries the capacity for evil eye was attributed to different people. There is an interesting painting - a portrait of Repin, which is called: "a Man with an evil eye". Repin, by the way, was very interested in psychological research, was friends with famous scientists of that time, he walked at a psychology lecture and a home were invited. In Russia, in Vyatka province, for example, the ability of the evil eye was attributed to people with black, dark brown eyes, and in Persia evil eye was considered a light blue and light green. Then there is always the suspicion is unusual, anomalous for this region of the eye. People old, ugly, with physical defects also caused no confidence — in times of "witch hunt" many unfortunate people were sentenced to death for the "evil eye" and collusion with the devil. A grain of truth here — the disabled and decrepit old men his appearance caused stress were reminded of sickness and death, break the psychological defense. In Russia there was a belief, which is especially envious, "glasove" people are born in Kasyanov's day — February 29; "what is Kassian's take a look, everything fades" — so said the people. Jinx could also mages and healers, those who practiced black magic and had become alienated from the Church; these feared and sought to win favor with gifts and invitations for holidays — amuse vanity "knowledgeable person" — you see, he will come to you in a good mood and not hurt, even if unintentional.

Holidays should be specially mentioned. Once again, many recall how after the jubilee or the wedding, they felt completely sick and overwhelmed — not with the amount eaten and drunk. It would seem that you are the center of attention, everywhere there were greetings and wishes of good health, presented bouquets and gifts — and then in 2-3 days you feel that you have gone of the life, vital energy. This is a reaction to hidden envy and hatred which was hidden in a separate case for the flattering words and friendly smiles. The subconscious mind could not hold two conflicting messages: "be healthy" and "fuck you". For this reason, festive makeup and outfit play the role of additional psychological protection is armor and a visor, whose task is to reflect the psychological attack enemies, "the wolf in sheep's clothing".

For a long time the belief in the evil eye was considered a superstition, however, psychological and medical research in the late 20th and early 21st century helped to discover many interesting facts. A simple experiment was conducted by the American psycho-physiologists: a man seated on a chair and using unequal time intervals was taken to be "punch holes in" the back of his head. The subject is asked to press the button when he felt, watched him in the head. The amazement of the scientists there was no limit in 95% of cases the subjects unmistakably felt someone else's opinion. The explanation for this fact leads scientist-ophthalmologist crealev — according to his research, eyes is not only perceiving, but also the transferring body. Indeed, it is known that the brain emits weak electromagnetic waves, can have some wave, but the eyes are the part of the brain... Why can't he convey the thoughts and emotions — the energy of its owner?


 The brain not only perceives information, but also immediately processes it, creates a new one. Described in the literature are even cases of skin burn, which has arisen as a result of an unkind, fierce look, especially in a conflict situation. Therefore, the expression "burning eyes" also finds its physiological confirmation.

Famous animal trainer Durov was fond of psychological experiments with their Pets and invited luminaries in medicine and psychology. One day, he looked long into the eyes of a tiger, passing it information about mentally that a tigress now turned on him and take away a piece of meat. After a few seconds of an enraged beast almost attacked by a tiger, so the animals had to pull apart with a fire hose! Somehow the trainer has been looking to transfer mental information, and with powerful emotional overtones. Look straight into the eyes of the beast, preparing to attack you, advised from the ancient times. The look has always been a way to assert its authority, to broadcast their will to another person. In the technique of hypnosis uses a special "hypnotic" look, repeated orders to look into the eyes in order to immerse the person in a trance. Tyrants and despots had a heavy, Svensson look; king, Philip the fair were proud of the fact that none of the subjects could not withstand the gaze of his big blue eyes. And Stalin hated those who looked away during a conversation with him: "we see a guilty conscience"! In General, rulers are not loved when they were viewed in many cultures death is punished even daring a glance in the king's face. published Author: Anna Kiryanova P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©

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