Srimate Ramanujaye Namaha!,

Vedas should be accepted based on the  efficacy of already proven concepts they have given 1000’s of centuries ago, ( some of which are proven by modern science in recent years) ..like disinfectant property of cow dung, gomutra, eclipse and planetary movements and speeds.

When we cook rice , we will assess only one sample of one rice particle to assess if it is cooked. Similarly base don the the already proven vedic practices ( more examples can be given in this corona period..Namaste, washing hands, legs  and bathing after travelling out etc).

Coming to this specific question..let me try to provide some reasons..

Black object absorbs most of the light that falls on the object and reflects none or little , that is why it appears black.

Light( Sunlight is the source of all light directly or indirectly)  is considered to be source of purity and knowledge and helps one come out of ignorance.( Easy to relate in corona year)

So the actual light around a black dress is reduced, it does not reflect  the light to the person wearing it or to the people nearby. So  the amount of light (sunlight) purifying the person reduces.

Secondly, all things in this world are classified as Sattva- Rajas and Tamas- Goodness, passion and ignorance. So examples would be white, red and black.   Black being a tamasic colour (may be due to above reasons) is not recommended.

P.S: an interesting argument would be Krishna or perumaal is black..but they are not material black but are a spiritual black, where even though they are black, they radiate brightness equivalent ot 1000’s of suns. so we may not be in a a position to discuss that.. 

adiyen

Adiyen bahu dhanyAsmi Swamis _/\_

Yes very true, our ShAstrAs are to be followed to the word. But sometimes, due to some confusion, it is not clear as to which is from our VedAs and which could be a superstition…

Anyways, thank you for the detailed explanation Swami!

Adiyen

Srimate Ramanujaye Namaha!

Agree that there is a confusion between man made / introduced superstitions and actually prescribed by vedas.

Swami’s recent audio  # 1884 has relevant information regarding the same. Swami says that in Manusamhita , Lord Manu says that if there are more clarifications required please consult the senior most woman of the family.

To clarify the confusion of which customs and practices to follow , if we hear enpani audio regularly most of the things will be clarified. One example of one practice was discussed in audio # 1884. (many such practices have been discussed in the past by swami).

Adiyen

Colours are associated with Gunas. As per Hinduism.

Colours are associated with moods. As per Psychology.

Black, grey or Dark colours are Tamo Gun. Psychologically it reflects grief, depression and negative emotions.

Red is colour of Rajo Gun. Psychologically it refers an aggressive and bold emotions.

Golden yellow and light bright colours are Satvik to without Gun. Psychologically it reflects bliss.

White is very controversial. As per psychological studies it’s associated with loneliness, dejection and negative moods. As per Hinduism, some say it’s satvik and some as very inauspicious colour. I have personal opinions that white is very inauspicious colour, that’s why married women never wear white color.

Ramunja Dasan