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SACRED ASH

Vibhuti is the sacred ash used in religious worship in Hinduism. The main ingredient of Vibuthi is cow dung but several other substances such as milk and ghee prescribed in scriptures are also used to form a distinct treat for the senses. These substances are burned in a sacred fire (Homa). Vibuthi is placed on the forehead as it is considered sacred and holy. Many devotees add an amount to the tongue to receive the blessings of the deity.

The ash has several symbolic meanings.

• When eaten, Vibuthi imparts the 'blessings' (Sanskrit: adhishthana) of the divine.
• Placed on the forehead of devotees, it serves as a sectarian mark (tilaka).
• In worship connected with Lord Shiva it is a symbol of purity and is one of the main sacraments given at pūjā in all Śaivite temples and shrines.
• The ash thus serves as a reminder to the believer to cast away selfish and worldly desires that wrap the self in maya, and calls to mind the story of how Shiva burned Kama (the god of desire) to ashes when Kama attempted to break Shiva's focus on the Divine Truth.

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