Significance of Boiled milk
Boiled milk is referenced in various contexts according to different texts. In Purana, it relates to Yashoda's unsatisfaction with Krishna due to the heating process. The Dharmashastra associates boiled milk with purity in sacrificial rituals. Rasashastra outlines its properties in a kanta iron pot, its role in curd preparation, and its use in powdered sulphur treatment. Additionally, in Indian history, boiled milk fulfills specific dietary needs as directed by a female serpent.
Synonyms: Hot milk, Cooked milk
In Dutch: Gekookte melk; In Finnish: Keitetty maito
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Hindu concept of 'Boiled milk'
Boiled milk in Hinduism symbolizes purity and containment, illustrating properties of kanta iron, serving as a sacred ingredient in rituals, and reflecting nourishment through its use in medicinal and culinary practices, particularly in relation to Krishna and Soma.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Milk that has been heated to the boiling point, used in the treatment of powdered sulphur.[1] (2) Milk that has been subjected to heat, used for the preparation of curd in the third method.[2]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Milk that may swell but will not overflow when boiled in a pot of kanta iron, illustrating the unique containment properties of this metal.[3]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Another derivation from the cow, indicating the various forms of milk products that hold significance in the sacrifices.[4] (2) Used to make the sweet and sour milk agreeable to Indra, showcasing the transformative aspect of offerings in rituals.[5]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) Milk that was being heated on the oven, which caused Yashoda to leave Krishna unsatisfied.[6]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) Ingredient mixed with the Soma, representing purity and nourishment in the sacrificial context.[7]
The concept of Boiled milk in local and regional sources
Boiled milk specifically caters to certain relatives who can only consume it, as dictated by the female serpent, highlighting its significance in their dietary restrictions and cultural practices.
From: Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani)
(1) A specific food requirement of the relatives who can only consume boiled milk, as instructed by the female serpent.[8]