But whatever the reason may be, drinking Bhang is one of the most important activities during Shivaratri. These were a few theories about why Lord Shiva drinks Bhang. This is the reason why the sadhus and monks consume Bhang and smoke marijuana so that they can reach a blissful state and be like Shiva. It is believed that since Lord Shiva is always in deep meditation, Bhang helps Him to stay in a state of complete bliss and concentrate. However, it is not clear whether Soma and Bhang are the same thing or different drinks. Soma RasaĪncient texts often describe the Gods consuming the Soma rasa which is often said to be Bhang. Another interpretation of this story is that the plant of cannabis is actually another form of Parvati and She also resides with Shiva along with her sister Ganga. That is why Bhang and Ganga are said to reside side by side on Shiva’s head. Sister Of Gangaīhang is also believed to be the sister of Goddess Ganga. After that Lord Shiva brought the cannabis down from the Himalayas for the pleasure of mankind. A plant sprouted out from the drop and the drink made from the leaves of the plant became a favourite of all Gods, including Lord Shiva. The VedasĪccording to the Vedas, when the ocean was churned by the Gods and the demons for acquiring the nectar, a drop of the nectar fell on Mount Madra. I’ve seen even some fake ayurvedic doctors (and websites) following western doctors and claiming that bhang is a harmful drug. In their ignorance, Americans put it into the category of illegal substances or illegal drugs and subsequently, it has been made illegal in India as well and therefore many Hindus themselves have started thinking that it is bad for us. Some people ask Why Lord Shiva drinks Bhang or smokes Ganja? Why do all the shaiv sadhus smoke Ganja all the time? Isn’t it a drug? Do our Hindu religious leaders take drugs? Or worse, does one of our Trinity, Lord Shiva Himself, promote drugs?īhang or Ganja are extracts of a plant called Cannabis Sativa, also known as Marijuana or Cannabis or Weed or Pot in the western world.
It has known to be the cure for many nervous disorders, skin diseases and wounds. However, according to the ancient Hindu texts, Bhang is one of the most effective, natural medicines available to mankind.
Bhang is often stigmatised because of its marijuana content. It is an ancient Indian drink which is believed to be the ‘nectar of the Gods’. Why does Lord Shiva drink Bhang? For those who are not familiar with Bhang, it is an intoxicating drink made from the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant. Many of you must have asked this question so many times.
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