So, Is Weed Good For Me, Or Not?

Ok, ok, so CBD has been a game-changer for your mental well-being, but have you ever considered the Ayurveda perspective on weed? According to this ancient wisdom, cannabis is a sacred plant that can promote a meditative state, but it's not a medicine to be used all the time. New research shows that the long-term use of this plant can have negative effects on the mind. Ayurveda teaches us about Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva, and how weed fits into the picture.

Discovering the Ayurveda perspective on weed can shed light on how this plant affects our minds and body. While it was initially sanctioned by Ayurveda for pain reduction, it was not intended to deliver higher states of consciousness. Cannabis is considered a tamasic drug that can block pain in the body and dull our senses and mind.

Excess tamas can lead to anxiety, fear, and self-consciousness, while an imbalanced state of rajas can result in addiction and overstimulation. The ultimate goal of Ayurveda is to achieve a balanced and content state of consciousness called sattva. This state is characterized by natural self-awareness and lasting contentment, rather than the temporary high that dulls our senses and feelings of pain.

Weed and spirituality have been intertwined for centuries, but as we become more aware of the downsides of chronic cannabis use, it's important to take a step back and consider the Ayurvedic perspective. According to Ayurveda, marijuana is a tamasic, or inertia, drug that can have a numbing effect on the senses and mind. While it may provide initial benefits for those who struggle with overthinking or settling down in meditation, it's important to remember that the traditional use of cannabis was primarily for pain relief, not spiritual awakening.

In fact, the most spiritually significant temples and ashrams in India are characterized by their impeccable cleanliness and organization. Tamas, or a state of withdrawal and lack of self-care, can follow from excess cannabis use, leading to a lack of attention to detail and organization. While cannabis may help to temporarily quiet the mind, it's not a long-term solution for achieving lasting contentment and higher states of consciousness.

Instead, consider making lifestyle and dietary changes that can help naturally promote a sattvic, or harmonious, state of being. Use cannabis sparingly and with great respect and moderation, if at all. If you must use cannabis, view it as a tool to become the master of your own nervous system rather than relying on it for spiritual awakening. Ultimately, finding your spiritual path on your own, without the aid of cannabis or any other drug, can lead to greater and more lasting fulfillment.

In short, while cannabis can be beneficial for some, we must beware of the trap of thinking it's raising our consciousness. Instead, we should strive to achieve a true sattvic state that brings lasting contentment and harmony to our mind and body. Just like anything else in Ayurveda, its use depends on many factors unique to the individual's constitution and environmental aspects of being. Get on a call with me or a professional Ayurvedic Practitioner to find out if your CBD or weed use is good for you or not!

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