Smudging: meaning, definitions and examples
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smudging
[ ˈsmʌdʒɪŋ ]
spiritual practice
The act of burning sacred herbs, such as sage or palo santo, to cleanse a space or person of negative energy. Smudging is often used in ceremonies, rituals, and spiritual practices.
Synonyms
cleansing, purification, ritual
Examples of usage
- During the smudging ceremony, the shaman walked around the room, waving the smoking sage bundle.
- After a long day at work, I like to smudge my home to create a peaceful atmosphere.
- The practice of smudging has been used by indigenous cultures for centuries.
- The smoke from the smudging ritual is believed to carry prayers to the heavens.
- Many people find comfort and solace in the act of smudging.
Translations
Translations of the word "smudging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 borrão
🇮🇳 धुंधलापन
🇩🇪 Verschmieren
🇮🇩 mengotori
🇺🇦 розмазування
🇵🇱 rozmazywanie
🇯🇵 ぼかし
🇫🇷 bavure
🇪🇸 mancha
🇹🇷 bulaştırma
🇰🇷 번짐
🇸🇦 لطخة
🇨🇿 rozmazání
🇸🇰 rozmazávanie
🇨🇳 涂抹
🇸🇮 razmazovanje
🇮🇸 útsmurning
🇰🇿 бұлдырлау
🇬🇪 დაფიქსირება
🇦🇿 bulanma
🇲🇽 mancha
Word origin
The practice of smudging dates back thousands of years and is rooted in various indigenous cultures around the world. It is believed to have originated as a way to cleanse and purify spaces, objects, and individuals. The burning of herbs for spiritual purposes has been a common practice in many civilizations, including Native American, Celtic, and Asian traditions. Today, smudging continues to be a popular ritual in holistic healing and spiritual practices.