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We all grew up following many rituals and traditions, so much of which we should pass on to our children to follow. There is a science in many of our customs and practices that are being followed for generations; whose relevance and purpose remain necessary but have become difficult to follow with changing lifestyles.
In today’s fast-paced times, we compromise on rituals for want of convenience. One of these rituals is the usage of Sambrani at homes. Our current generation is unable to enjoy the benefits of Sambrani, the usage of which is tedious and inconvenient.
Sambrani, Dhoop Sambrani, or Dashangam is the Indian name for benzoin, a resin that is extracted from the Sal trees. It has been used from time immemorial and is known by different names in every culture - Dhuno, Dhuna, Loban, Dashangam, Sambrani, Myrrh to name a few. Sambrani holds pro-found significance for people on account of its spiritual and well-being benefits.
The benefits arising from lighting it regularly is akin to that of performing a homa at home, the aroma and the effects of which transport one to a divine mind-space. It is a common ritual to light it every morning and evening in traditional households and spread the fragrance across the house and purify the energy. It is used by shopkeepers and businessmen to cleanse the sur-roundings and generate positivity in their establishments. One can spot door-to-door sellers lighting Sambrani in shops in old marketplaces across India even today. Said to be a favourite of Chandra, the Moon god, and Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, the regular use of Sambrani is believed to ensure peace and prosperity in our homes.
The traditional method of preparing ‘Dhuno’ or Sambrani involves an earthen pot in which coconut fibres are ignited to form embers on which charcoal must be placed; once the charcoal heats up to become cinder, it becomes the source of heat for the Sambrani or Dashangam powder. Sambra-ni is then sprinkled carefully on the charcoal cinder, the fragrance of which is enthralling. Cycle Pure Agarbathi has captured the essence of this traditional practice in its Naivedya Cup Sambrani from its Om Shanthi range of products. The Naivedya Cup Sambrani offers us the same traditional experience of Sambrani with modern convenience. It is a Charcoal cup that encapsulates the purest Sambrani ingredients. It is easy to use, and the fragrance lingers on for a long time keeping the ambiance fresh and energized.
