Oud in Hinduism

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Oud in Hinduism​

Hinduism, called sanâtana dharma (Eternal Law) by its followers, is the third most spread religion in the world, because it is little practised, it still remains underestimated. Hinduism has no central dogmae but the contemporary Indians believe in the authority of Veda, sacred texts which were, according to the tradition, revealed to people.

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Vedas are considered as being part of the oldest religious texts in the world. They partially explain how to achieve rites, which have a major role in the practise of Hinduism. These rites are integrated in the everyday life of believers. They often include an oblation to fire where food and incense are sacrified.

Among the plants which serve as incense, the wood of agar occupies an important place.

Moreover, it is often quoted in Vedas texts and in other sacred texts crowned as Puranas or the incredible saga Mahâbhârata (used during funeral ceremonies) under the name of aguru:

“ The men and women of the city, arrayed in spotless raiment and anointed with fragrant sandalwood paste, wore precious necklaces, flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, and their opulent homes were filled with the aroma of aguru “, Bhagavata Purana.

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During official ceremonies which took place in temples it was often mixed with other substances as sandalwood. So for example, every month Hindu would offer plants and particular flowers to the Gods, agarwood would be offered in June.

It is the most used incense in worships which occur in houses, on daily basis, and its smell is what Indian associate to home and comfort of family life. Its use is so frequent as it is from the word agar that the word incense, agarbati, found its origin.

The Hindu consider that the agarwood has the best exudation being the most pleasant incense for number of divinities. It is the favorite incense of God Krishna, whose body smells agar.
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from: http://www.oudyssee.com/en/