[Zer0 (OP)]

I've Noticed this in different cultures, traditions, regions, religions...

A Black String tied around the Wrist.
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What is the Significance or Meaning of it?

Most people seem to have one nowadays, hence Curious.
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P.S. - i do Not wish or intend to make Fun of the Reasoning behind it, nor wish or intend to belittle people who do it.
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I Simply Just wanna know Why!
(I'm Not referring to wrist bands, a single black string)

[alancalverd]

It means that the wearer thinks it is useful or beautiful, or has been told to wear it by someone who controls him.

[Bored chemist]

It means that the wearer thinks it is useful or beautiful, or has been told to wear it by someone who controls him.

The same is true of trousers, but it hardly answers the question.

[Colin2B]

I've Noticed this in different cultures, traditions, regions, religions...

A Black String tied around the Wrist.
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What is the Significance or Meaning of it?

Apparently it is from Hinduism to ward off evil spirits or evil eye.
It seems to have been adopted by various pseudomystic groups

Most people seem to have one nowadays, hence Curious.

Most people???
I don’t have one and I don’t know anyone who does. Now, I know I haven’t been out much recently, lockdown and all, but I’m sure I would have noticed if Boris or the Queen had one, or the postman, etc.

[alancalverd]

It means that the wearer thinks it is useful or beautiful, or has been told to wear it by someone who controls him.

The same is true of trousers, but it hardly answers the question.

It is "the accountant's answer" - complete, correct, and utterly useless.
Trousers are functional: they prevent nettle stings and provide somewhere to keep money and a handkerchief. The world will be a better place when women discover pockets.

[Bored chemist]

It is "the accountant's answer" - complete, correct, and utterly useless.

When you say "accountant", do you mean "troll"?

[Zer0 (OP)]

Yep ! Hinduism.
I did a bit of googling, & that was indeed the first result.
But...it was the Only result that popped up.

I take back the ' Most People ' statement.
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But yes, a few folks who aren't Hindus are doing it too.
(I've watched Global International news & have observed black strings on peeps wrists)

A Red String is associated with Kabbalistic tradition.
Seven knots on left wrist.
Sign of spirituality absorption.

Also Red & Yellow ones by different sects of Buddhists.
I even saw a Red one around Madonna's left wrist...donno what that meant thou.

There might be a White one too.
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P.S. - Thanks for all inputs, it might have seemed to be a silly question, it still might feel the same...
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But googling does not provide much results.
I'm still quite sure even Atheists have it.
Please if anyone observes this with their friends or family, plz do inquire bout it n plz do post comments in here.
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Thank You!

[charles1948]

I've never seen a Black String round anyone's wrist.  Only wrist-watch straps, and sometimes tattoos.

Is it a secret sign? What does it mean?

[Petrochemicals]

Long hair?

[charles1948]

Short intelligence

[Zer0 (OP)]

I see where I'm at Fault here,
I should have been more specific, detailed & crystal clear in wording the OP.
Sorry.
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I'm Not making this question up.
It's Real.
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Googling provided Results like...
Avoiding Evil Gaze.(Hindu religion)
Absorbing Spirituality.(Kabbalistic culture)
Good Luck Charm.(Buddhism)
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But as i said, Atheists wear it too.
Perhaps it's got something to do with the Younger Generation.
Like perhaps, they use it as a sign to mark themselves.
Like they are Taken or Reserved.
In a Romantic Relationship.
Perhaps then it serves as a marker for Other individuals to Not waste their time & emotions in the wrong way, hoping for something fruitful.



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[charles1948]

Putting a temporary bit of string round your wrist,  at least seems an advance on permanently disfiguring it with tattoos.

[Zer0 (OP)]

I find Tattoos Amusing & Pretty.
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If Only i could push meself out of the personal Fear of being Marked for Life... I'd get one in an instance.
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But perhaps people who have dynamic nature should Not get them.
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It's sad to see Husbands & Wives getting each others Names inked Happily...& Then filing for a Divorce & going thru the costly agony to get them rubbed out or modified.
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Thou, Humans are Artistic, can't really Stop Anyone from using their Own Body as a Canvas.
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