This blog post debunks 10 ghost myths with expert Dr. Rahul Kumar’s insights on science, psychology, and India’s haunted sites.
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The realm of ghosts and the paranormal is shrouded in myths, fueled by horror movies and urban legends.
However, what if we approached it through science and evidence?
In a captivating Hindi podcast on Body To Being hosted by Shlloka, Dr. Rahul Kumar, a medical doctor with a PhD in paranormal psychology, shares insights from his investigations into cases like the Burari deaths and haunted sites across India.
Drawing directly from his experiences, this listicle contrasts common myths with the realities he uncovers, blending psychology, science, and fieldwork to separate fact from fiction.
1. Myth: All Haunted Places Are Filled With Evil Spirits Out To Harm You
Reality: Most “hauntings” (90%, per Dr. Kumar) stem from preconceived fears and psychological notions, not malevolent entities.
In sites like Jalghatta (site of a 1990 Air India crash), locals hear screams due to residual energy from trauma, not attacks.
Dr. Kumar’s EVP capture matched a victim’s name, proving echoes of past events rather than active harm.
2. Myth: Ghosts Only Appear In Old Forts Or Cemeteries
Reality: Hauntings cluster around trauma sites with high electromagnetic activity, like Rajasthan forts (e.g., Bhangarh, scarred by battles) or mountains (e.g., Nainital).
Dr. Kumar explains that entities thrive on energy fields, not just “spooky” locations.
Even modern accident spots, like a crashed bus in Pandavapura village, exhibit screams and torch activations by spirits.
3. Myth: Spirits Like Pret And Chudail Are Interchangeable Horror Figures
Reality: Pret are dangerous, possession-causing entities from unresolved deaths, while chudail are vengeful spirits of wronged women (e.g., rape victims).
At Manikarnika Ghat, the “being watched” sensation ties to pret.
Dr. Kumar stresses: Pret possess people; chudail seek justice, nuances lost in myths.
4. Myth: Paranormal Activity Peaks At Midnight For Dramatic Effect
Reality: Activity surges post-midnight, peaking at 3 AM, when human energy dips and electromagnetic forces rise.
Dr. Kumar links this to infrasound and white noise, allowing EVPs.
Tools like EMF meters detect fluctuations in investigations, debunking the “witching hour” as mere drama; it is science.
5. Myth: Possessions Are Always Demonic And Irreversible
Reality: In the Burari case, a demonic entity mimicked a deceased father, leading to ritual bindings without intent to die.
Dr. Kumar notes that entities possess objects (e.g., stools) or people via energy latching, but this is reversible with self-possession techniques like meditation shields.
Mythical exorcisms?
Often, they are psychological interventions.
6. Myth: Dolls And Objects Are Inherently Cursed
Reality: Entities use dolls as mediums for manifestation due to their human-like form and energy absorption.
Dr. Kumar warns against invoking via Ouija boards, which tear the “thin veil” between realms.
Reality: Objects are not cursed by default; they channel energy when provoked.
7. Myth: Experts Are Immune To Paranormal Encounters
Reality: Even Dr. Kumar experienced possession after challenging Lucifer, resulting in phantom bleeding.
He emphasises building an “aura shield” through affirmation: “This body is mine.”
Myths glorify invincibility; Reality demands mental composure and rituals like saltwater cleansing.
8. Myth: Ghosts Are Rare; Only A Few Haunt The Living
Reality: According to ancient texts like the Garuda Purana, disembodied beings outnumber the living 6:1. Dr. Kumar cites the Annalise case (12 spirits in one body) and Burari’s mass delusion.
Entities linger in confusion post-death, latching onto energy far more common than myths suggest.
9. Myth: Protection Rituals Are Superstitious Nonsense
Reality: Simple DIY methods like rock salt mopping or lemon circling absorb negative energy scientifically (via ionic properties).
Dr. Kumar uses them post-investigations to prevent “latch-ons.”
Avoid perfumes or alcohol at sites they attract via scents and weakened auras.
10. Myth: Paranormal Is Pure Fiction, Unprovable By Science
Reality: It is electromagnetic energy, akin to heartbeats or brain waves.
Dr. Kumar bridges para-psychology and science: EVPs, cold spots, and possessions are measurable.
Myths dismiss it as “all in the head” Reality?
Brain responses to external energies demand investigation, not ignorance.
Dr. Kumar’s approach demystifies the paranormal, urging us to replace fear with knowledge.
If these realities intrigue you, listen to the full podcast for deeper dives.
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