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MA*****NA
One of the first aspects of Rastafari that come to mind when people hear of Rastafari is their use of MA*****NA. The smoking G***a for a Rasta is a special experience. They use the G***a to help enlighten their mind so they can correctly reason the ways of the world. The G***a is always smoked in a ritual way. Before smoking the plant the Rasta will say a prayer to Jah (God). The Rasta call them reasoning sessions when they use G***a for Nyabinghi.
DREADLOCKS
DREADLOCKS are another well-known part of Rastafari. The origin of the dreadlock traces back to ancient Africa, originating in eastern Africa,
“The hairstyle was worn by warriors in Kenya, and a Hairstyle of ancient Kemet and Nubia. However in Jamaica, in post slavery and Eurocentric culture, the Hairstyle was deemed in the early years as “Dreadful”.
The name dreadlock comes from the locks of hair deemed dreadful as Dubb explained.
The Rasta’s also believe that they should not put sharp metal objects to their head. This comes again from interpreting the Bible literally. Due to this belief they do not believe it is right to shave or comb their hair. Another belief that led to the dreadlocks among Rasta’s is that the wearing of the Dread resembles the main of a lion.
The lion is significant because the lion is the respected king of the animal kingdom, as well as humble animal. Both of these traits the Rasta believes are divine and important to the “Black Man”. The dreadlock is also a natural state of the African person hair, and by being natural the Rasta feels they are more connected to Jah.
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