Lick The Chalice -

In Rastafari tradition, smoking "the herbs" is a spiritual sacrament rather than a recreational activity. The ritual typically follows these steps:

: Practitioners gather in a group, often for a "reasoning session" or meditative gathering. Lick the Chalice

: In Jamaican Patois, "lick" can mean to hit, strike, or perform an action with vigor. In this context, it specifically means to light and smoke the pipe. In Rastafari tradition, smoking "the herbs" is a

: A long tube, often wood or bamboo, used for inhaling the cooled smoke. In this context, it specifically means to light

: The chalice represents a connection to the divine, meditation, and a deeper understanding of "livity" (the Rastafarian way of life).

: The act of "licking" the chalice refers to the draw and inhalation. The water chamber inside the chalice cools and filters the smoke, which is said to make a distinct "rrrrrr" sound.

: While many Rastas use the chalice as a sacrament, others may abstain entirely, focusing instead on prayer, dietary restrictions (Ital living), and clean living. Guinney Pepper - Lick The Chalice - SoundCloud