The position is designed to be physically uncomfortable for several physiological reasons:
The (also known as the "chicken position" or "ear-holding squat") is a form of corporal punishment historically used in South Asian countries (such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka), often in educational settings or domestic discipline contexts. The name is derived from the Hindi/Urdu word murgha , meaning "rooster" or "chicken," as the final posture is said to resemble a rooster. murgha position
👉 Today, it’s more of a nostalgic joke among millennials and Gen Z — a reminder of simpler times when a "murgha" was enough to set things straight. The position is designed to be physically uncomfortable