Offering cannabis in Shiva Worship: According to Hindu religious texts, the tradition of offering cannabis in the worship of Lord Shiva is centuries old and it is considered extremely auspicious. In the month of Sawan, cannabis, Dhatura and Belpatra are specially offered on Shivling. Especially on holy occasions like Sawan month and Mahashivaratri, Shivji is cannabis.Also Read: Learn the secret behind the circumambulation of half of the Shivling
Why is cannabis climbing Shivji? There are many mythological beliefs and symbolic meanings behind offering cannabis to Bholenath:
1. Relations with sea churning: According to the most popular story, when a terrible poison called ‘Halahal’ came out of the sea churning, Lord Shiva got the entire poison to save the creation. Due to the intense effect of poison, there was a lot of heat in his body. The gods offered cannabis, dhatura, belpatra and water to him to cool Shiva’s brain. Cannabis and dhatura are believed to be of cold nature, which helped reduce the effects of poison. Since then these things became very dear to Lord Shiva.
2. Medicinal Importance: In Ayurveda, cannabis and dhatura are also described as a medicine. Their use in limited amounts helps to keep the body calm and controlled. This is also one of the reasons that he is offered to Shiva, who is considered a great yogi and knowledgeable of medicines himself.
3. Saints form: Lord Shiva is also seen in the form of a yogi, ascetic and a monk. Yogis and saints living in a very cold environment like Kailash mountains used to consume some special medicines to keep their body warm and to be absorbed in meditation, including cannabis and dhatura. It is also associated with the monk form of Shiva.Also Read: Learn the secret behind the circumambulation of half of the Shivling
4. Symbolic meaning: Some scholars believe that the consumption of cannabis is also a symbol of de -addiction. Offering cannabis to Shiva means that the devotees are dedicating all the evils, ego, anger and negativity in the feet of God at the feet of God. It is a symbol of sacrifice and purification.
Important thing: It is important to keep in mind that cannabis is offered to Lord Shiva, not to consume it. Lord Shiva himself was not addicted to any intoxication, he is ‘Neelkanth’ wearing the poison of the whole world. It is a misconception to show or believe Shivji while drinking Chillam or Ganja and it is considered an insult to him. Devotees offer it only as a sacred offerings, as part of worship.Also Read: Do not forget these 5 mistakes even in the month of Sawan, Mahadev will be ravaged
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