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Member Since: 07/03/2008
Band Members: A tree, three blades of grass, a rock (that could also be described as a stone, but not a pebble) and the low section of a great river. All of whom are wise beyond their years.
Influences: Due to the potent combination of anticholinergic substances it contains, Datura intoxication typically produces effects similar to that of an anticholinergic delirium: a complete inability to differentiate reality from fantasy (frank delirium, as contrasted to hallucination); hyperthermia; tachycardia; bizarre, inexplicable, and possibly violent behavior; and severe mydriasis with resultant painful photophobia that can last several days. Pronounced amnesia is another commonly-reported effect.According to the drug information site Erowid, no other substance has received as many "Train Wreck" severely-negative experience reports as has Datura, noting that "the overwhelming majority of those who describe to us their use of Datura (and to a lesser extent, Belladonna, Brugmansia and Brunfelsia) find their experiences extremely mentally and physically unpleasant and not infrequently physically dangerous."
Sounds Like: Sadhus and Yogis smoke the leaves and seeds mixed with Ganja, another plant sacred to Shiva. The combination of the two plants alludes to the dual (androgynous) nature of the God. Datura represents the male polarity whilst Ganja symbolizes the feminine aspect. The chilum is lit with two sticks, further signifying the duality. As the God of Flames Shiva transforms the inherent powers of his sacred plants and invokes the cosmic sexual energy of the universe. The Kundalini snake, hitherto fast asleep in the nether regions of the base chakra is awakened and winds its way up through the chakras until the yogi’s consciousness is filled with cosmic consciousness in which all opposites merge into oneness. In accordance with this symbolism Datura flowers in particular held a widespread reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.Elsewhere a somewhat less charming ritual practice was associated with Datura intoxication. The Thugs, or Thuggees, a particularly fanatical sect of Kali-worshippers also held Datura (Datura fastuosa var. alba) sacred. According to their belief Kali, the dark Goddess of death and fertility demanded at least one male sacrifice per day. A Datura preparation known as DhÆ’t, was used both to bestow a fearless frenzy in the worshipers as they attacked their victims (usually travellers), and to drug these prior to the sacrifice.
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