Cannabis or Hashish: A Healer Or A Killer?
For decades, some holy cities and tourist destinations in India have attracted foreigners in view of the open use of cannabis/marijuana/hashish, especially in the post-Beatles days. Can it be clubbed with cocaine and heroin in terms of its after-effects?
The debate goes on…So those interested can find out here.
Cannabis is believed to have been used in India as early as 1000 B.C.E. In mainstream, lay religious usage, it is usually taken in liquid form as bhang and used during religious ceremonies such as marriage, as well as the Hindu celebrations of Holi and Baisakhi (even in affluent/educated sections of the society).
Hashish, or charas, is widely smoked by Shaivite devotees, and cannabis itself is seen as a gift of Shiva to aid in sadhana (meditation). Wandering ascetic sadhus are often seen smoking hashish/charas with a chillum. Quick Seek gives details.
For more on its imbibing traditions in other religions you may find here.
5 Responses to “Cannabis or Hashish: A Healer Or A Killer?”
Bah! @ the “War On Drugs”
Strange obssession this (is it American?)…”war on this” and “war on that”…A great warrier race??? May God almighty give strength to them to get down from their high horse and return from the battlefield!
How about “Make Love…Not War” for a change?
Cannibas was put on earth for man to enjoy and use to his benifit. Recent studies (and the one older Jamacian study) shows that it can actually reduce the risk of cancer. But it can also make you feel good and think of things from a different perspective. Which is why it must be fought tooth and nail by the “I know best crowd” who wish to keep everybody as stupid and unhappy as they are.
We’ll know the United States is on the road to recovery when they adopt the atitude the Dutch have. We’ll know the Dutch are on the road to right wing lunacy when they try to re-crimanalize.
So what if the euro-trash are piling in there to smoke some chronic. Jack the prices and make some cash. Thats a long Dutch tradition.
The Great American CHICKEN AND NOODLES!
Nothing Like it.
BAKED CHICKEN AND NOODLES (100 portions)
Portion: Approx. 6 Ounces
Salt 3 Ounces, (approx 6 Tablespoons)
Water, boiling (approx 5 Gallons)
Noodles 7 Pounds, (approx 3¾ Gallons)
Chicken or other fat 2 Pounds, (approx 1 Quart)
Flour 2 Pounds, (approx ½ Gallon)
Salt 4 Ounces (approx ½ Cup)
Pepper ½ Ounce, (approx 1¾ Tablespoons)
Chicken Stock, boiling (approx 2½ Gallons)
Egg yolks 6 Ounces, (approx 9¾ Cups)
Chicken, cooked, diced 10 Pounds (approx 1¾ Gallons)
Bread crumbs, fine 12 Ounce, (approx 1½ Quarts)
Butter, melted 8 Ounce, (approx ½ Pint)
1. Add 3 ounces salt to water. Heat to boiling temperature. Stir in noodles. Cook about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Blend together fat, flour, 4 ounces salt and pepper to a smooth paste. Stir into stock. Heat to boiling temperature. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
3.Add egg yolks, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over noodles. Stir in chicken. Place in greased baking pans.
4. Blend together crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over creamed mixture.
5. Bake in hot oven 400º F, 30 minutes.
Note- Egg yolks may be omitted.
Make your American 4th of July ALL AMERICAN…
Enjoy the Humble Chicken &Noodle, Homestyle!
Swaraaj that pic isn’t fair! I want some of dat BUD! LOL