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Of superstitious dadis and my investment plans

January 23, 2016 by Khushboo 19 Comments

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As a child, my dadi would tell me not to whistle in the night because whistling would attract dangerous snakes that roamed around in the darkness. I was told not to cut my nails after dark, to not enter temples during my periods and to stay away from black cats. But when as a 15 year old I whistled long into the night, no snakes turned up. Instead my Dad turned up with a strict tone warning me that he’d throw me out of the house if I didn’t sleep and let him sleep in silence. I learned to love black cats, entered the gurudwara during my periods and I have always remembered to cut nails only in the night
By experimenting with truth I started observing the irrationality in many beliefs like astrology or numerology of which I used to be a fan of back in my college days. I knew one uncle who would always make investments if the name of the company was equal to 9 as per numerology. Sadly, I have never seen any of these investments succeed even after he did puja after puja and prayed to Goddess Lakshmi day and night.

 These simple experiments can often help us act in line with the need of the moment.  This is especially true when we begin to start thinking of how to invest money. But sometimes we need an expert to help us find answers. Where does one look for solutions to those essential questions that arise in our mind about investing in the right place for it to grow with vigor.
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Invest wisely with the right kind of knowledge; knowledge is after all power.

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  1. Ursula Ball says

    January 23, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I am glad that you are sharing your beliefs and superstitions…sadly its true among all cultures and religions! But I am glad that you found sound financial advice to grow your investments in the future!

    Ursula

    http://www.blueridgebeautyblogger.com

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  2. Janice Lunes says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Hi Love

    Just wanted to stop by and let you know that’s I’m back in the blogsphere :p

    Missed checking out your blogs and now have time to browse through them all again 🙂

    Hope you will stop by to check out my new posts!

    Happy Monday!

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  3. Arian Yupangco says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    My dad used to tell me it was bad to whistle at night too, but because it would attract ghosts. Scarier than snakes, for sure! Haha.

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  4. Madeeha Saeed says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    I am so happy that my family didn't believe in any kind of superstitious practices. Believe me it makes life so easy. Great post

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  5. jessica ie says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:41 am

    I do agree with you. I don't really take things too seriously about those superstitions. Unless about not entering the temple during our period time. Because I used to live in Bali, which is known as an island which has many sacred places and temples. And local woman who entered the sacred place on their period time (people say) that the ancestor spirits would follow them around until they make some kind of apology ritual. ._.
    Anw, nice post ^^

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  6. Nicol says

    January 27, 2016 at 11:25 am

    there are a lot of chinese superstitions that i don't believe in. i guess this was due to my upbringing.

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  7. Zubaida Rasool says

    January 27, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    You are right one should do research or have an expert opinion for investing.
    Glamupgirls

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  8. Cheryl F says

    January 29, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I couldn't agree more. This is very rampant when you live in a provincial place. Lots of beliefs being taught during childhood days which mostly no proof. I used to believe that black cats are monsters and any animals with red eyes are devils. But I guess it is slowly changing, almost everything is digital nowadays. Beliefs are not yet dead though.

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  9. ♥Sarah♥ says

    January 31, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Me as a Chinese have lots of superstitions! And I just couldn't believe them cause some are just purely made up.

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  10. Julisa Pratiwi says

    January 31, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    I love the last punchline: knowledge is after all power :))

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  11. Laagan Kaayo says

    January 31, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    I can relate to avoid cutting nails at night. haha I mean what is so wrong with cutting your nails at night? old people. -.-

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  12. Maria Clara Novita Kusumahati says

    February 1, 2016 at 2:30 am

    this is a great article.
    but all is back to each person perspective.
    you want believe it or not, its all up to you 🙂

    Reply
  13. Popiah C says

    February 1, 2016 at 3:50 am

    would love to know more about the investment part in this entry!
    http://popiahc.blogspot.com

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  14. Nitisha LMEE says

    February 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Believing in superstitions is like living in darkness. I believe in positivity. Do Good and good will happen to you.

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  15. Tamanna Islam says

    February 2, 2016 at 7:51 am

    ha ha I won't lie deep dark in my heart I do keep a few such believe and obviously that came from dadi/nani 😛
    But yes, I also believe in practical sense, you can achieve things only if you wrk :/

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  16. Chaicy Style A Pastiche says

    February 2, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    LOL, this one made me laugh, glad you linked something serious and practical as this to a Nani's superstition.

    xoxo – GIG Love – Chai

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  17. Rajeev Moothedath says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:57 am

    It's always a pleasure reading you Khushboo!- How you weave the story nicely to where you want to take the readers to the main theme of the post…

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  18. Maniparna Sengupta Majumder says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Nanis and dadis do have such superstitions and to tell the turth, we all have a bit of it, in one way or another. But, in financial matters, having superstitions can have dangerous effects.

    Reply
  19. Kashifah Shaikh says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Too good!

    Reply

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