Why did our elders recommend us to use our hand when eating?
Our five fingers represent our five senses of perception (jnanendriya), the five organs of action (karmendriya) and the five basic elements (panca bhootas).
Our five fingers represent our five senses of perception (jnanendriya), the five organs of action (karmendriya) and the five basic elements (panca bhootas).
When you eat calmly and slowly the food digests properly. On the contrary if you gulp your food, it is unhealthy.