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India: Recreational use of marijuana: Always a way of life in our country

Times of India

Saturday 10 Nov 2012

The Vedas refer to cannabis as one of the five sacred plants Referred to as a source of happiness, a joy-giver, a liberator Compassionately given to humans to help attain delight, lose fear Shiva associated with cannabis, also referred to as bhang in India.

One legend says | Shiva wandered into the fields after a family tiff. Drained, he fell asleep under a leafy plant. After waking up, he sampled the plant's leaves. Rejuvenated, he made it his favorite food.

In the middle ages | Soldiers often drank bhang before entering battle, just as Westerners took a swig of whisky.

Traditional Indian use | Often taken as a drink. Nuts, spices and sugar combined with cannabis and boiled with milk. Yogurt also used instead of milk Bhang rolled & eaten in small balls Other cannabis preparations in India include ganja and charas.

During the Raj | The British found the use of cannabis extensive They commissioned a study in the late 1890s It concluded suppressing herbal cannabis use would be unjustifiable. It said: Its use is ancient, has religious sanction among Hindus, harmless in moderation Less harmful than alcohol

In the 20th & 21st centuries | Continues to be available in India In the mid-1950s, govt concluded workers use bhang to feel refreshed at the end of the day Hindus continue to use bhang for religious purposes.

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