Cannabis - भांग - use in Sikhism

mnu331999

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Bhang (Punjabi: ਭਾਂਗ s ), a beverage prepared from the leaves and flowers (buds) of the female cannabis plant, has a long history of use in the Indian subcontinent. With the buds of the plant maturing in the spring, the preparation of bhang has traditionally been associated with the harvest festivals of Hola mohalla or Holi in March and Vaisakhi in April. Although drugs and alcohol are prohibited in Sikhism, Nihangs are traditionally very fond of bhang, which they call "Sukhni Dhaan" meaning "Giver or peace" or "Sukkha Prasad" i.e. "Peace-Giver".
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The holy Granth condemns the use of Bhang for human consumption. In Punjabi the word "Sukhi" means happy and, "Prasad" is an offering to God which God has tasted and decided to share with the masses. Bhang was used as a pain killer before and after battle as many of the Nihangs returning would have major injuries. It was also used to give an adrenalin rush (a feeling of immortality or invincibility) before a battle.
 
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