Why Rituals

Many of us wonder, "Why Rituals at all?"

It is lot of strain and stress and there seems to be no specific outcome.

But the truth is the opposite. Norman Vincent Peale, in his "Power of Positive thinking" says, Rituals give you a clear vision and following them meticulously makes you strong to reach your goal.

Doesnt that explain how our grandmothers have the energy to conduct elaborate poojas and make elaborate foods and still remain smiling at the end of the day?

Only that the connecting link has been missing. The incomplete transfer of knowledge has brought now a lot of questions on performing rituals. While one set of us try to follow these without knowing what exactly they are another set, uncertain of the feasibility and significance, speculate curiously "what if I dont?"