Sacred - THE MYSTICISM, SCIENCE, RECIPES & RITUALS around the plants we worship by Vasudha Rai

Why Hindus worship trees and plants?

Sacred reminds us of the symbiotic relationship we have with plants, the need for forests and greenery, their medicinal benefits, and environmental advantages that improve soil and air quality. Deepen your knowledge of fifty-two different plant species, which includes majestic trees such as peepal, banyan, rudraksha and deodar. Elevate everyday rituals with aromatic woods such as frankincense, myrrh and miswak. Appreciate the benefits of native grasses and creepers including durva, paan and Aparajita. Learn the true value of various flowers, fruit and spices, including lotus, jasmine, pomegranate , saffron, cloves and jujube.

Reconnect with nature, understand its worth and view plants as a manifestation of the divine. This book outlines ancient mysticism and provides recipes and rituals to help calm your mind, beautify yourself from the inside out and uplift the quality of your life.

About the Author: Vasudha Rai is a bestselling author, columnist, podcaster and an award-winning journalist who has written on beauty and wellness for more than two decades. Her first book, Glow: Indian Foods, Recipes and Rituals for Beauty, Inside & Out, has revived the usage of traditional ingredients in everyday living. Her second book, Ritual: Daily Practices for Wellness, Beauty & Bliss, modernizes traditional practices, so they’re relevant for contemporary lifestyles. A yoga teacher with a 300-hour certification, Vasudha has taught yoga at The Yoga Studio in Delhi.

ISBN: 9780143469353
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Ebury Press
Published: 2025-07-08