Know your hemp — Hemp and spirituality

There are very few plants that are discussed and appreciated as much as “Hemp” or “Bhang” in Indian Ancients texts. Hemp is not only part of all major classical texts of India, but it is also considered to be as holy as the god itself. It is said that “He who drinks bhang drinks Shiva”. Hemp was always and still is a major part of Indian festivals. In fact, it is also mentioned that, To the Hindu the hemp plant is holy. A guardian lives in the bhang leaf. To meet someone carrying bhang is a sure omen of success.“...