Logic, Magic or Just Habit?: Why We Don’t Cut Nails at Night and Other Mysteries Explained

Rajesh Seshadri · AI-narrated by Praveen (from Google)
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Your Dadi was the Original Bio-Hacker.

Why do we really ring the bell before entering a temple?

Why is "Intermittent Fasting" just a fancy rebranding of Ekadashi?

And is there actual physics behind why we don't sleep with our heads to the North?

For generations, the answer to every "Why?" in an Indian household has been a frustrating "Bas, karte hain" (We just do it).

It’s time to change the answer.

Logic, Magic, or Just Habit? is not a religious text. It is a cultural decoder. It strips away the layers of blind faith to reveal the sophisticated neuroscience, hygiene protocols, and psychology buried deep within ancient Hindu rituals.

From the thermodynamics of cooking in clay pots to the acoustic therapy of Vedic chants, Rajesh Seshadri bridges the gap between the laboratory and the puja room.

Inside, you will discover the science behind:

The Morning Masala: How Surya Namaskar regulates your hormones.

Desi Feng Shui: Why Vastu is actually just climate engineering.

Social Algorithms: The psychology behind the "Evil Eye" and the Namaste.

Whether you are a skeptic looking for logic, or a believer looking for meaning, this book is your guide to understanding the "Why" behind the "How."

Stop following blindly. Start living consciously.

(And maybe, finally win an argument with your parents.)

Your Dadi was the Original Bio-Hacker. Why do we really ring the bell before entering a temple? Why is "Intermittent Fasting" just a fancy rebranding of Ekadashi? And is there actual physics behind why we don't sleep with our heads to the North? For generations, the answer to every "Why?" in an I...

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Rajesh Seshadri has journeyed from grassroots to the C-suite, blending strategic leadership with a passion for people. A coach, mentor, and therapist, he empowers others to unlock their potential. As an author of both fiction and non-fiction, his versatile storytelling seeks to inspire, entertain, and evoke empathy—always reflecting life’s many shades with emotion and wit.


Rajesh Seshadri has journeyed from grassroots to the C-suite, blending strategic leadership with a passion for people. A coach, mentor, and therapist, he empowers others to unlock their potential. As an author of both fiction and non-fiction, his versatile storytelling seeks to inspire, entertain...

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