Shiva : The Hindu God of Cannabis Collection

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Shiva : The Hindu God of Cannabis Collection -

In one cannabis origin story, long before the creation of the universe, Shiva and other gods churned the great ocean of matter making Amrita, the potion for eternal life. According to the ancient tale, some of the elixir dripped onto the earth and, where it dripped, cannabis plants sprouted from the soil. Other stories describe Shiva using cannabis to sustain himself as food. And in art that dates back centuries, Shiva is often depicted smoking ganja out of a chillum. In many portrayals, Shiva is seen with half-shut eyes. Some say this is because Shiva is deep in meditation while others attribute it to the obvious effects of weed.

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Marijuana is among the five most sacred plants. Did you know that according to the fourth book of the Vedas, Atharva Veda, Cannabis is considered to be one of the five kingdoms of herb that relieve anxiety? Thus, being a sacred plant, it is used as a religious and spiritual element. It was during the Samudra Manthan when Lord Shiva first encountered Cannabis.

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