Is incense used for some purpose? Or is it just there to make the room smell?
2006-12-06 09:56:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Depends on what you're using the incense for. In many Pagan religions, incense can be used as an offering to deity or to invoke atmosphere during ritual, prayer, etc... Incense can also be used to cleanse, purify, or banish.
For dope smokers - incense might be used to cover up the pot smell.
For everyday non-Pagan, non-dope smokers, incense can be used to make your house smell better.
So it really depends on your purpose.
2006-12-06 10:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Incense is used for many different things. Certainly it is a room deodorizer, but the scent you choose can set the mood of the room or a gathering. Incense is often used in religious ceremonies, because scent is a powerful sense that does a lot for setting the tone of an experience or place - or can help you reach meditation quickly (just like it can transport you to a lost or forgotten memory, if you know what i mean). Ever smell cookies baking and suddenly feel small and at grandma's again? For some, the scent of Frankinsense always makes them feel they are in a church or sandalwood reminds them of their yoga practice.
Some think the different scents have different properties - sort of like essential oils. Some can be stimulating, some soothing, some sensual, and some very clean smelling.
Peace!
2006-12-06 18:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by carole 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is symbolic of our prayers rising up to heaven. If you recall, in Old Testament times the smoke of the sacrifice rising upward was symbolic of the sacrifice being accepted by God, while the smoke coming down to the ground indicated God's displeasure or rejection of the sacrifice being offered. Rev 5:8 says that our prayers, having risen to heaven like incense, are presented to God by those before His throne - the intercession of the saints.
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2006-12-06 18:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Incense are used for several things like meditation. They help clear the mind and relax you. They can also be used in homeopathic medicines as well.
2006-12-06 17:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by harmony moon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they are used in prayer and religious rituals. But here in America, its used to cover up the smell of pot.
2006-12-06 17:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For some it represents prayers making their way up to heaven. Others use it to create a "spiritual mood."
2006-12-06 17:57:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there aren't many references to smell in the NEw TEstament.... but it would be an attempt to involve more of the senses in worship
2006-12-06 17:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just supposed to smell good.
2006-12-06 17:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use them to make the house smell good.I don,t know of any other reason.
2006-12-06 18:07:53 · answer #9 · answered by slickcut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It represent the nature of spirit energy and to some it wards off evil spirits
2006-12-06 18:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by royce r 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋