Many of us are in the habit of gazing at our palms the first thing we wake up in the morning. According to the Hindu faith, doing this can attract good fortune and result in a happier life ahead. Most people don’t believe that there may be a scientific base to this habit, and assume it is just a mindless ritual. But that’s not true.

कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मी, कर मध्ये सरस्वती ।
करमूले स्थितो ब्रह्मा प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ।।

The verse by Acharya Pradeep highlights this belief:

This verse means that Goddess Lakshmi resides in the fingers, Goddess Saraswati in the palm, and Lord Vishnu or Brahma in the wrist. Therefore, gazing at our palms early in the morning symbolizes invoking wealth, knowledge, and faith – the three essential pillars of happiness and success in life.

Scientific Basis of this Tradition

कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मी, कर मध्ये सरस्वती
करमूले च गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ।।

Psychology explains this practice as well. The conscious mind, when calm and aware in the early morning, is highly impressionable. Any event or object witnessed during this time has the power to shape thoughts and productivity for the day.

Looking at our palms, which perform all our deeds, sets a positive intention for the day. It reinforces the idea that success depends on wealth (efforts), knowledge (learning), and faith (belief in ourselves and divine support). This mental reinforcement helps keep our mood positive and focused.

Thus, gazing at the palms in the morning is not just a religious belief, but also a psychological tool to align the mind towards prosperity, wisdom, and faith.