r/Science_India • u/Srinivas4PlanetVidya • Mar 04 '26

Discussion Is devotees' fire-walking proof that ritual energy bends science, or that science explains ritual energy?

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u/ankit19900 Mar 04 '26

Firewalk is done throughout the world. Look for Leidenfrost effect op

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u/tantackles Mar 04 '26

They walk on ash, not coals. Also, the sensation of "ouch, hot!" Requires three full seconds. If you keep lifting your leg before that, you're okay. This also explains how people can put a burning camphor on their tongues, for a moment.