Today, hemp is being hailed globally as a superfood, a sustainable textile, and a wellness remedy. But in India, hemp — known traditionally as Vijaya — is not new. It is ancient. It is sacred. And it is deeply woven into the cultural, spiritual, and medicinal fabric of our land.
At Bhang Baba, we aren’t just reviving a plant. We are resurrecting a legacy — one rooted in Ayurveda, Vedic rituals, yogic practices, and village traditions that honored hemp not for its trendiness, but for its truth.
🌿 Hemp’s Vedic & Spiritual Significance
In Indian scriptures, Vijaya (Cannabis sativa) is mentioned as one of the five most sacred plants. It is said to have emerged from the Samudra Manthan (the great cosmic churning), blessed by Lord Shiva, who consumed it to cool his meditative fire and aid in deep introspection.
Hemp was not seen as an intoxicant but a spiritual conduit — used in bhang offerings during Mahashivratri, Holika Dahan, and other Shiva-centric rituals. It was taken as prasad, not a party drug.
🌿 Hemp in Ayurveda
In Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna Vijnana), hemp is called Vijaya, meaning “the victorious one.” It is classified as a rasayana herb — a rejuvenator — with therapeutic actions such as:
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Deepana (enhancing digestion)
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Pachana (assisting metabolism)
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Vedanasthapana (pain relief)
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Manas shamak (calming the mind)
Traditional Ayurvedic texts often used it in controlled amounts in churans, tailams, modakas, golis, and anupan (carrier) therapies.
🌿 A Farmer’s Friend
For rural India, hemp was more than medicine. It was a livelihood.
The stalks were turned into ropes, textiles, bags, and mats. The seeds — known as bhang dana — were rich in protein and oil. From the Himalayas to the heartlands, villagers grew and used hemp without stigma, respecting its multi-purpose potential.
🌿 What Happened?
Colonial-era policies and global drug treaties criminalized this sacred herb in the 20th century. The plant that once served yogis, sadhus, and vaidyas was painted as dangerous. But the spirit of Vijaya never left — it lived on in festivals, rituals, and the folk medicine of India’s grassroots.
🌿 Bhang Baba: Honoring the Legacy
At Bhang Baba, we are proud to bring back hemp in its true Indian form — not Westernized isolates, but full-spectrum, traditional bhang-based products like:
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Bhang Goli
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Bhang Churan
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Bhang Barfi & Gulkand
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Indica/Sativa Powders
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Magic Bhang Chocolate
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And more…
Every product honors our ritualistic roots while embracing modern wellness standards.
🌿 Conclusion
Hemp is not a passing trend. It is a cultural treasure — one that India embraced long before the world caught on.
It’s time to remove the taboo, reclaim the truth, and respect hemp not just as a plant — but as prasadam, medicine, and heritage.
Welcome to the revival.
Welcome to Bhang Baba.
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