Rastafarians keep their bodies natural, avoiding surgery, tattoos, or bleaching, believing the body is a sacred temple that should not be altered.
Rastafarians grow dreadlocks as a spiritual command from scripture, symbolizing strength, connection to Jah, and carrying the tribulations of the world. Ital is the Rastafari natural diet—mainly fruits and vegetables, free of additives, alcohol, and pork—guided by Leviticus laws, similar to the Jewish Kosher code. Ganja, or marijuana, is a sacrament in Rastafari, used to heighten spirituality, reduce stress, foster unity, and resist Babylon, seen as a natural herb, not a drug. Rastafarians rarely hold weddings, seeing cohabitation as true recognition of a relationship, valuing unity and devotion over ceremonies or legal contracts. Rastafarians prefer herbal remedies to doctors and use ganja as a sacred herb to maintain health, clarity, and a spiritual bond with Jah.
