CHARVAKA

Rationalism. Secularism. Freedom

Miracle Busting

  • Abraham Kovoor
    The Militant Rationalist Who Took On the Supernatural

    MANOJ TRICHAMBARAM

    In an era dominated by blind faith and unquestioned dogmas, Abraham Kovoor championed scientific temper with fearless conviction. From confronting high-profile godmen to issuing his legendary unclaimed challenge, he proved that rationalism belongs in the public square. On the anniversary of his passing, Kovoor’s crusade remains a vital testament to critical thought.

  • Science versus Miracles
    Water Divining with a Y-shaped Twig

    B PREMANAND

    Introduction In this brief expository piece, B. Premanand demystifies the ancient practice of water dowsing using a Y-shaped twig. He reveals how apparent psychic abilities are actually governed by the ideomotor response—unconscious muscle movements triggered by environmental cues—and explains how water diviners exploit natural surface indicators to simulate supernatural water detection.

  • Science versus Miracles
    Pendulum Dowsing and Ideomotor Response

    B PREMANAND

    In this hands-on demonstration, B. Premanand illustrates how simple subconscious focus can trigger physical movement through the ideomotor response. By guiding readers through a classic pendulum experiment, he reveals how micro-muscular contractions—amplified by a simple thread—generate apparent mysteries, debunking the supernatural claims behind pendulum dowsing, water divining, and Ouija boards.

  • Science versus Miracles:
    Curing Jaundice by Psychic Power

    B PREMANAND

    In this exposé, B. Premanand unmasks a widespread medical hoax where faith healers claim to extract jaundice using spiritual powers. By demonstrating how simple mustard oil mechanically emulsifies with saliva to produce a thick, bile-like liquid, he exposes the chemical illusion behind the fraud and highlights the urgent need for scientific temper in healthcare choices.

  • Science versus Miracles
    Psychic Surgery

    B PREMANAND

    In this exposé, B. Premanand dismantles the fraudulent practice of “psychic surgery,” where healers claim to extract diseased organs bare-handed. By revealing how sleight-of-hand, hidden animal blood, and folded skin create a graphic illusion, the article exposes the grave dangers this medical hoax poses to vulnerable patients seeking genuine, life-saving care.