Hindus:When I use my camphor spoon & lit it,I get fine,black residues in suspension in the air,Is it normal???

Question

I use it during puja, but Im scared that the residues put my altar cloth in fire

Answer 1

Actually there sould not be any residues of pure Camphor. But now a days it is manufacturered with some chemicals and after it is burnt out compleately some black residue will be there and you need not get scared. It will stop burning once it is completely burnt and you will not see any fire. There no danger and the alter cloth will not get burnt.

Additional information about Camphor -
Now you should know more about Camphor - Here it is..

Camphor is a white transparent waxy crystalline solid with a strong penetrating pungent aromatic odor. It is a terpenoid with the chemical formula C10H16O. It is found in wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamonum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in Asia (particularly in Borneo); it can also be synthetically produced from oil of turpentine. It is used for its scent, as an embalming fluid and for medicinal purposes. It has calming properties.

Puja kapoor has a unique place in the Hindu ritual of traditional Pooja or any other festive or customary occasion. The camphor that is burnt has a special quality and naturally has a special meaning. It is pure white in colour, and when it is burnt it takes on the hue of agni (fire), and it burns itself out completely, without residue. Lighting camphor before God symbolises that if we burn our illusion or ego with the fire of true knowledge, we shall merge with the God, leaving no residue.-

Answer 2

I've had similar experiences. I never have seen or heard of the 'camphor black residues' causing fires. But they can stain cloth and other stuff if they don't dissipate prior to landing. Hope this helps you.

Answer 3

I am beginning to think that could be the case....a lot of my more "fun" contacts seem to be susceptible to suspensions. And then there are people like me....who "play safe" and are probably not as much "fun". This is the only account I have ever had....and it has lasted me a little over a year so far.

Answer 4

I don't know, that sounds dangerous. Forgive me, but what is a camphor spoon? Have you tried asking your temple about this? Just an afterthought, did you know Jesus loves you?

Answer 5

Holy cow, throw the entire thing out. It is all nonsense anyway.
Kisses Betty B.

Answer 6

You need a less flammable religion