Why Do We Say "Bless You" When Someone Sneezes? Uncovering the Heart-Stopping Truth

Whenever you sneeze, people around you invariably say, 'God bless you!' Even in Andhra, people utter, CHIRANJEEVA, and in Russia, people say, 'Budet, dzarovoe!' meaning, be healthy. Wishing the person who sneezes to be healthy is a common practice worldwide. But why? Yes, there is a great secret behind it.

Whenever a person sneezes, their heart, which doesn't stop for even a single moment in their lifetime, stops for a tiny fraction of a second. So, people around them wish for their heart to keep beating and for the whole body to resume working after this momentary pause. This practice of wishing well to a sneezer has been happening since time immemorial.

You should never, ever try to stop a sneeze as it can be quite dangerous. Stopping a sneeze may damage nerves in the brain or neck.

Hey Kittu,

Yes, you are right! "God Bless" is a way of blessing the person! Actually, I once read another explanation in a book which goes like this:

During the sixth century, there was a plague in English countries. When the Pope ascended to the papacy, his successor died due to the plague. He then passed a law that everyone should say "God Bless" to whoever sneezes, thus blessing them. This was because sneezing then indicated that the person was suffering from the plague and asking God to bless them with life!

"She is guy" means... I am in confusion, so using both words. New technology, yaar... rather than using that big bracket, I am using this :D

Pallavi... He cannot take dinner at night because he already had a big party, right Abhi?

Pallavi pothuraju said: "Hahahaha. Good, Kittu. Take this big party now and enjoy... don't have your dinner tonight, okay? :icon6:"

User Input:

Ammayi,
List lo unnavi anni Hyd-biryani kosam famous. Most ethnic one is Madina, then latest is Basera.

Corrected Text:

Ammayi,
List lo unnavi anni Hyd-biryani kosam famous. The most ethnic one is Madina, then the latest is Basera.

Haha Jayant, you too are welcome. Well, what about Alam Ara in Ramoji Film City? It's too good for Hyderabad - Mughlai cuisine. Outing ki outing... Party ki party...

Hahaha haaaa. Excuse me, Abhi yaar. He is one of us who is going to host the party, so Runal is going to handle the bill... Okay, Kittu?

Yes, you are right. Let him come back from the trip first. We will catch Abhi and Runal too.

Well, gals, you really look excited to host a party at Ramoji with return gifts (food parcel) at the expense of Runal and Abhi. Great going! Make sure these guys won't cheat you by giving all gals a single parcel and taking away double parcels for themselves. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

You can also join the party, Nilesh, but you should bear your to and fro charges because the party is in Hyderabad. If it is okay for you, you can come. You will also get a parcel for free.

Bipin too invited. How can we miss him after all? He's gonna pay for soft drinks and desserts. HAHAHHAAAA.

Gajab ho Pooja ladka thode hi hai... Mil gaya nahi mil gayi... Yes, Aradhana aur Archana bhi mili... I am so happy now :D

Kittu, tumne to mere face pe kalikh laga diya... achha khasa saaf tha mera face... hi Ram, itna bada kalank mere upar laga diya tumne :D