People’s interest and fascination with gold and gold products are eternal. Most people want to own some gold according to their means. But what is the reason behind this indomitable attraction towards gold?
Gold is a glamorous form or its high value as a rare metal? However, a group of researchers in Belgium says that the secret of human attraction to gold lies in the basic and basic rules of survival. When you look at the color gold, it looks like a glossy surface, not just a color, but a ripple like water. And since man needs water to survive, his eyes are always drawn to objects that look and move like water. In fact, despite our vast successes and advances as species, we are still driven by our innate primitive needs. Evidence of this is the innate attraction of man towards gold. Gold is similar to water because of its reflective power;
The color gold arouses a certain feeling in the mind. The gold color is not just a color, it is a kind of chromate, that is, a special arrangement of colors, which can create a certain kind of feeling in the human mind. For example, a picture of a body part of a hairy brown bear, and a simple picture of the same brown color, if placed side by side, the image of a bear will float in the mind of the viewer as soon as the picture of the bear’s hair is seen. On the other hand, if you look at the picture of ordinary brown color, you will not get any feeling. Because, although they look yellow, it is not a normal yellow color. The color gold catches the eye in two ways. Sometimes it looks dark yellow, and sometimes it reflects light yellow, white, or black.
This type of chronometer can make a deep impression on the human mind. The color of gold is not just a common color, it is a chronometer; The dazzling brilliance, unique brilliance, luster, and intensity of the color of gold in the practice of gold have fascinated people from age to age. The mystery of her different, unearthly beauty has given people a supply of ideas. And so man has taken hold as a sacred element associated with the Creator. For example, the Aztecs thought that gold was the excrement of the gods. According to Inca civilization, gold is the sweat or tears of the sun. In ancient Egypt, gold was thought to be the flesh of the gods. Among them was the practice of wearing a gold burial mask.
That is why a lot of gold is found in the tombs of the pharaohs. Tutankhamen’s tomb alone is said to have contained more than a ton of gold. Gold was also used to make small statues of the gods, ornaments for offering offerings, and jewelry. But gold was so versatile in its application to religious and spiritual purposes, that there was no use of gold in daily life. The gold mask is worn by Tutankhamen’s corpse;
Because of the reflection of light on the surface of things made of gold, it is illusory to look at them as if heavenly light is radiating from within them. Due to such characteristics, people considered gold to be a miraculous element. Moreover, gold is still used in mosques, temples, churches, monasteries, minarets, domes, idols, or other ornaments of various religious institutions all over the world.
The importance of gold in religious and social occasions and the use of gold in various religious and social ceremonies are seen not only for its decoration or splendor but also for its deep significance. For example, gold is one of the most important wedding accessories in South Asian countries. Hindus believe that Lakshmi, the bridegroom of the house at the time of marriage, that is, wearing gold ornaments on the bride brings prosperity, wealth, and blessings of Goddess Lakshmi to the family. Bringing gold to the bride’s in-laws is considered a very auspicious sign. Gold color has a special significance in Chinese culture. On the one hand, it carries the symbol of royal dignity and prestige, on the other hand, it is a symbol of mourning for Buddhist monks. During the Spring Festival, sales of gold and various gold products increased in China. At this time people buy gold things for themselves and their loved ones. Gold is also used in making and decorating dragons, one of the mainstays of Chinese culture. Gold is also associated with Christmas celebrations. It is said that at the time of the birth of Jesus Christ, one of the three wise men who came to see him, King Melchior of Arabia, gave him a gift of gold. Gold is used as a symbol of Jesus’ honor, purity, and excellence in the celebration of Christmas. These were mainly engraved metal lumps, of which 63 percent were gold and the remaining 26 percent silver. The discovery of this coin facilitated trade and commerce, and reduced the practice of barter.
Effects of Gold on Health According to ancient beliefs, gold has a warming and stimulating effect on the body, while silver has a cooling and soothing effect. This concept has been used in acupuncture for thousands of years using needles made of gold and silver. However, in modern times this idea is almost extinct. At present, only steel needles are used in acupuncture treatment. Meanwhile, Chinese alchemists believe that longevity can be achieved by drinking gold and using gold utensils for eating. Gold leaf is still used in various foods to make food attractive and to benefit from its healthy properties. Before the twentieth century, gold was used in the treatment of diseases like syphilis, heart disease, smallpox, etc. It is said that if pure (24 carats) gold is placed on an infection or wound site, it helps to control the infection and heal the wound. Gold also improves blood circulation, so that oxygen can reach all parts of the body better, the body stays healthy and disease-free. By controlling the body temperature, gold protects the body from the negative effects of external temperature changes. Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of gold, wearing it relieves the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis at a significant rate. So the stress from ancient times