3 Reasons Why Nag Champa Incense Sticks Are Symbolic
Posted by admin on Aug 4, 2009
Nag Champa incense sticks are known the world over for their exquisite quality, and for those looking for incense sticks or incense cones, Nag Champa is definitely the name to look out for. Combining evocative fragrances that transport you to a calmer world, with safety and reliability as standard, Nag Champa are relied upon by many worshippers as well as those who simply enjoy the fragrance of incense in the home.
Burning incense sticks, or powdered incense in some cases, has long been associated with religious ceremonies, and most religions in the world use incense in one form or another – sometimes to mark special occasions, or perhaps more regularly. But why has incense become so popular as part of spiritual ceremonies?
The first reason is a symbolic one. The burning of incense sticks or incense cones releases a beautiful, slowly rising smoke. As this smoke rises, permeating the air, it is believed that it rises up through the world above us, to the kingdom of the gods themselves. Whoever your god or gods may be, most religions perceive the realm of deities to be above us, and so the smoke is seen to rise towards the deities.
As the smoke rises, prayers are said, in the hope that the smoke will carry the words up towards the gods, helping them to receive your message more effectively. How symbolic this is to you, or to different religions is hard to say – some take it literally, others like the symbolism, and others tend not to take this idea too seriously. But whatever your views, it is a beautiful image, and it’s easy to see why burning incense might be considered appropriate with this in mind.
The second reason, closely related to this, is that the burning of incense cones, or incense oils creates a beautiful fragrance which rises with the smoke, and represents an offering to the gods. Money and other physical, material gifts can seem rather hard to give to deities, since it seems to stay where it is. But beautiful, quality fragrances such as Nag Champa incense sticks or cones clearly rise ever upwards, and represent a more appropriate gift or offering.
The third reason why incense is so popular within religious or spiritual ceremonies is that the fragrance itself feels pure, cleansing the air of toxins, bad odours and improving the overall atmosphere. One can hardly concentrate on worship with the smell of dinner still lingering, or of people nearby who really ought to have showered more recently! The smell of incense carries one away from the smells and odours of the day, and allows concentration on the gods, the offerings or the ceremony.
Of course, it’s always important to make sure that whenever you burn incense sticks at home you take great care, and Nag Champa incense sticks are often chosen because they do not crumble or break, offering a reliable, clean and smooth burn along the length of the stick. Cheaper sticks may break, bend or weaken, but Nag Champa have crafted their incense sticks and incense cones using the finest materials, offering fragrances that are simply divine, and safety you can rely on, allowing you to concentrate more fully on your ceremony.
By: Justin Arnold
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Burn the incense to their duration, which is generally about 7-10 minutes in order to get a feel of the fragrance. If it suits your taste and make and rejuvenates your mind and soul, opt for it.
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