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Why did Lord Shiva drink poison?
As no one could bear the lethal fumes emitted by the poison, both Devas and Asuras began to collapse due to asphyxiation. They ran for help to Brahma who refused and advised them that only Shiva could help them. Shiva chose to consume the poison and thus drank it.
Who is the Greek god of weed?
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Parents | Eris or Aether and Gaea |
Siblings | show by Eris show by Aether and Gaea |
Equivalents | |
Roman equivalent | Oblivio |
What did the Greeks call weed?
The plant name Cannabis is derived originally from a Scythian or Thracian word, which loaned into Persian as kanab, then into Greek as κάνναβις (kánnavis) and subsequently into Latin as cannabis.
What is Shiva’s Favourite Colour?
Originally Answered: What is Lord Shiva’s favorite color? For puja purposes, “White”. The preferred day is Monday.
Why does Lord Shiva like cannabis so much?
However, Lord Shiva is first and foremost the God of all creation and destruction in Hindu mythology, with a particular liking for all that is rejected – corpses, intoxicants and the likes. This preference for taking what is rejected by society extends to his love for cannabis.
Why did Lord Shiva drink blue throat?
To protect everyone, Lord Shiva drank this poison, which even got him the name of Neelkanth (blue throat). In order to soothe the pain, he was offered bhang (seeds and leaves of cannabis). Much of the medicinal lore around weed comes from such stories where Lord Shiva uses the plant to cure an ailment.
Why is bhang called the Lord of weed?
Much of the medicinal lore around weed comes from such stories where Lord Shiva uses the plant to cure an ailment. Bhang has been traditionally associated with Shiva worship which is why he is often called the ‘Lord of Bhang’.
What is the significance of marijuana in Hinduism?
Marijuana is supposed to be a coolant. It lowers down the body’s metabolism and that brings the overall body temperature down. The same is the case with Marijuana (Bhang) and Datura. Bhang and Datura are closely associated with Shiva as well.