A ccording to Sanatan Sansa, “A woman symbolises Shakti (Divine Energy). Since a woman is the bestower of Shakti, it becomes possible for her to make use of Tejtattva predominant energy generated in her body by the movement of her long hair.

The ability of long hair to imbibe and emit Shakti tattva-predominant waves is greater; hence, in a way, a woman with long hair is protected from the attacks of negative energies”. According to 1 Corinthians 11:15, “but for a woman, if her hair is abundant, it is a glory to her”. But our modern living has affected our physical and mental health, and people are forced to keep their hair short.

Till 1990s, many bi-cycle-wallahs were selling herbal shampoo powders on the streets, and many were able to wear their hair long. When they switched to packaged, liquid shampoos and conditioners  manufactured by cosmetic chemists in labs, it started to weaken roots of their mane.....Read more

Source web page: New Indian Express