Soma (drink) - Wikipedia
In the vedic ideology, Indra drank large amounts of soma while fighting the serpent demon Vritra. The consumption of soma by human beings is well attested in Vedic ritual.
Soma | Ritual Drink, Vedic God & Vedic Texts | Britannica
soma, in ancient India, an unidentified plant the juice of which was a fundamental offering of the Vedic sacrifices. The stalks of the plant were pressed between stones, and the juice was filtered through sheep’s wool and then mixed with water and milk.
Soma: The Nectar of the Gods - History of Ayurveda
2018年4月20日 · In yogic and spiritual practices, Soma is a nectar secreted from the pineal gland during deep states of meditation. This amrita is thought to drip down and mingle with the heart chakra, aligning the heart and mind.
How to Make Soma Rasa – the Drink of Hindu Gods - Kalampedia
2022年3月19日 · The ancient Hindu scripture Rig Veda contains hundreds of references to Soma, including an entire chapter of 114 hymns dedicated to it. During rituals, Soma Rasa is offered to the gods and ingested by the priests and worshippers. We have drunk the Soma; we have become immortal; we have gone to the light; we have found the gods…
Soma - World History Encyclopedia
2016年1月30日 · Soma was a fermented juice drink which was believed to have been consumed by the Hindu gods and their ancient priests, the brahmanas, during rituals. Thought to be an elixir its consumption not only healed illness but also brought great riches.
The Secret of the Soma Plant - American Institute of Vedic Studies
2016年6月13日 · Soma is a great deity, cosmic power and yogic principle in ancient Vedic teachings, one of its central topics. It had its counterparts in the plant kingdom. There has long been a search for the identity of the original Soma plant and several plants have been proposed as representing it.
From The Vedas: The Creation and Purpose of Soma
2016年4月1日 · These Vedic pages contain information about soma, the mysterious nectar once used for Hindu ceremonies. The Vedic poet Vidarbhi Rishi extols the creation and use of soma.
The Soma Drinker of Ancient India: An Ethno-Botanical …
The juice of the plant Soma, was an uncommon drink, consumed by the Vedic people known as Soma Rasa.
How Russian scientists cracked the secret of a Vedic ritual drink
2017年1月9日 · One of the most mysterious drinks in the history of tipple is Soma – a drink of ritual importance to the ancient Indians. Drinking Soma was supposed to confer immortality, with the two leading...
Chapter 1(c) - Association of Soma with other Gods - Wisdom …
2021年4月29日 · Both Soma and Agni were major rituals described in the Rigveda, therefore, they were both distinctly connected in their roles regarding communication with the other vedic Deities. Agni in ancient Indian myth is seen as the ‘God of Fire’.