On the just-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, the Naga Sadhus have been on the centre of consideration with their distinctive look and rituals. Smoking marijuana in a chillum is widespread among the many recluse Naga Sadhus and is part of their lifestyle – an enigmatic facet that has generated a lot curiosity. The problem was touched upon by Digambar Maniraj Puri Maharaj on the India In the present day Conclave.
The session was moderated by photojournalist Bandeep Singh, who has lined Kumbh melas for over 7 years, capturing the distinctive practices and distinct physique language of the Naga Sadhus.
Talking on using chillum (clay pipes used for smoking) amongst Naga Sadhus, Maniraj Puri Maharaj mentioned it was not necessary and seers do it because it helps them focus and minimize off worldly distractions. The seer emphasised that smoking ganja was not a form of habit for the Naga Sadhus.
“It’s not necessary and everybody doesn’t smoke chillam. Sadhus keep in jungles and are principally alone and use it as part of their sadhna. They name it ‘amal’ and never chillam. It’s not a form of habit,” he mentioned.
Lately, a number of Naga Sadhus on the Kumbh Mela mentioned they’d surrender smoking weed following a name by yoga guru Baba Ramdev
Singh added that some Naga Sadhus advised him that smoking ganja results in a discount in urge for food and sexual urges.
In actual fact, their distinctive look, with their our bodies lined with ash, symbolises their renunciation of worldly possessions and wishes. The Naga Sadhus are members of assorted akharas, or monastic orders.
Maniraj Puri Maharaj additionally busted the parable that Naga Sadhus all the time stay indignant and keep away from interacting with frequent folks. “Naga sadhus keep in jungles and are immersed of their sadhna. They do not like intrusions or disturbances and this makes them indignant,” he mentioned.
