Not only in Hinduism, but several other communities believe in the impact of the evil eye on an individual. Evil eye or Drishti in Hindi is generally a superstitious curse or legend. People believe that the evil eye is cast by a malevolent glare without the awareness of the victim.
The evil eye has the strongest impact on a person’s life. It is believed to be a type of apotropaic magic in many cultures, and those who receive Drishti will begin to experience misfortune or injury. In Indian culture, many people perform Drishti rituals to protect themselves and their beloved ones from the negative sight of evil eyes.
Let’s hear what Sadhguru has to say about it:
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