Understanding Haunting And Haunted Places
October 29, 2008
We all enjoy a good ghost story. Our imagination perks up further when we are told that the incident was a real one. Some feel envious of those who have had firsthand encounter with ghosts and spirits. This thrill to be a part of the unknown lingers silently in many. Some satisfy this need by reading books, watching scary movies while others go scouting for haunted locations.
There are many unanswered questions regarding haunting. Many quest for answers like – Why are places haunted? Does it mean if someone dies that location automatically becomes spooky? Do ghosts and apparitions only lurk in castles and pubs? And the lists continue…
A place is regarded as haunted when an entity or ghost is attached to that area. It could be because of sudden untimely death, suicide or murder. The soul is trapped in that event and roams around trying to find its killer or just lost in that anguish. This is usually termed by paranormal investigators as “traditional haunting.”
There are various instances where paranormal researchers have found that spirits don’t haunt their homes but a public place or hotel. This could be due to the attachment to that place or a person who is associated to that place.
On many occasions it has been seen that employees of a hotel or pub tend to haunt their workplace. It could be that these souls don’t know where to go after death and like to be attached to the place where they spent most of their life.
They could be used to a routine and find it comforting to be at a place which is familiar to them. Some may not even be aware that they are dead and continue working. When they find other people (living beings) using their space then they get annoyed and show signs of retaliation. This we see as a haunting.
Ninety percent of the time the hauntings are caused due residual energy. This residue of energy is unconnected to specific entities. It is the imprint left by several people over the years and sometimes even centuries back. This is one of the reasons why at many places like hotels, theatres, pubs, museums, train stations we hear footsteps, tapping and other strange noises.
Ghostly sightseeings are always debateable and few hotel owners use this as a good marketing gimmick to allure enthusiasts to explore their hotel. So the next time, you see shadowy figures rest assured that you are not losing your mind but among the others who understand the secrets of the paranormal world.
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wat r u by profession??..how can yu speak soo confidently about ghosts??..ur xperience cannot b considerd as if it was a real encounter with ghosts..
20 years of research in the world of paranormal and association with paranormal investigaters and research groups. Hope that clarifies your doubt.
Does ghost mean negative energies of people that have left the world????
Where do we then go after death?
Is the concept of rebirth or reincarnation(both here mean different) TRUE????
Hello Max,
All ghosts or spirits are not negative. Your question on where we go after death is a very controversial one and it differs from religion to religion.
Rebirth and reincarnations are different things. They are not connected to ghosts.
Thanks Nayna.
Just Wanted to know whether reincarnation is true??
And after this life is over,do we get a rebirth??? If yes,then don’t you think it wont be necessarily on this planet called EARTH??
Because there are so many SUNS & there would surely be life on any planet there.
So,does this cycle continue throughout??
Hi again Max,
Different religions have a different take on the topics that you have proposed. Some say Yes and some say No. I think it is best that you delve into the spiritual aspect of every religion and decide for yourself which answer would best suit you.
hey nayna actualy i n my group are making a documentry film on paranormal activities so we be glad if u can help us
I have a friend who has had to move 3 times due to being haunted. She has tried everything sage etc without luck. She feels there is an open portal with her or her daughter, and doesn’t know what else to do. Any suggestions to end the haunting, close the portal? please help