What does it mean when the incense is broken while offering incense? Can the broken incense still be offered?

When burning incense, we always encounter various unexpected situations. In fact, there is no need to worry too much. As long as your heart is sincere, the gods will definitely forgive your mistakes. What does it mean when the incense stick breaks while burning incense? Can broken incense still be offered as an offering?

What does it mean when the incense is broken during burning?

1. According to science, the breaking of incense sticks is a natural phenomenon. Nowadays, many incense sticks have defects and are prone to breaking when burning. This is also in line with reality.
2. According to folk belief, if the incense stick breaks while burning, it is a bad omen. First, maybe you have been disrespectful to the Buddha and his ancestors. Second, this may be the Buddha appearing to remind you to beware of disasters. Third, as the name suggests, the incense has been cut off. It is unlucky in the end. Pay attention to loss of money, health and children.

Can broken incense still be offered?

1. Of course you can. It mainly depends on respect (for example, if the incense is accidentally broken due to transportation, etc.). As the saying goes, sincerity is the key to success. But if the incense falls to the ground, it cannot be offered to Buddha anymore.
2. The main thing is that we cannot use incense made from chemical substances. Generally speaking, this is smuggled incense, which is disrespectful to Buddha, Bodhisattva, God, etc.; specifically speaking, this kind of incense is bad for our health if we smell it too much, it is like taking chronic poison, which will subtly affect our health.