2007-10-28 17:21:01 · 12 answers · asked by John K 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The smell of the incense, if you tie it to the practice of meditation, becomes a cue for you to shift from mundane consciousness into meditative consciousness. It's a prop to aid in entering trance state.
2007-10-28 17:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Law of asscociation. It creates an environment and tunes up your mind. At time we use herbs in the incense, which further helps the process.
But you can do meditation without incense too.
2007-10-28 20:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by shanky_andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ancient Hebrews lit incense burners filled with kaneh bosm, passed them around and inhaled them right before a feast so that they would have the serious munchies!
2007-10-28 17:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It smells good.
Light some and inhale the aroma, and feel what your body tells you.
Scent is a very powerful part of memory.
Some ihalants do help with breathing, and emotional calming.
2007-10-28 17:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain special incense can elevate your mind to new worlds and give you the munchies too.
2007-10-28 17:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by Dogma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only have certain scents been known to attract spirits but it has very soothing and relaxing effects on the body and psyche as well. (depending on the scent, of course)
Brightest Blessings
2007-10-28 17:25:29 · answer #6 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends what type of incense!and how high it sends you??
2007-10-28 17:27:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt it helps to keep you focused on your meditation
2007-10-28 17:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, it is just a taboo otherwise any kind of exterior attraction disturbs the meditation.
2007-10-28 17:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by ashok 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Opens up the sub conscious.
2007-10-28 17:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋