Alcohol: 2 definitions
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Alcohol means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsAlcohol was consumed in Kāpālika rituals, according to the Prabodhacandrodaya.—The Kāpālikas were also known for their use of alcohol in ritual. The Prabodhacandrodaya (3.20 and prose) presents a Kāpālika rite of initiation, in the course of which the Kāpālika offers alcohol to the initiates and calls it amṛta, for, once again, this releases someone from the bondages of this world and of the state of being a bound soul. In this sense, amṛta is not just a simple metaphor denoting a precious or delicious liquid. It is a genuine nectar of immortality, for it actually makes one immortal by bestowing final release, mokṣa.
In a more satirical way, the Kāpālikas’ alcohol is also treated as their equivalent to the Vedic Soma. The Kāpālika in the Mattavilāsaprahasana cries out as follows when he sees a pub: ”My darling, look. This pub resembles the Vedic sacrificial ground. For its signpost resembles the sacrificial pillar; in this case alcohol is the Soma, drunkards are the sacrificial priests, the wine glasses are the special cups for drinking Soma, the roasted meat and other appetizers are the fire oblations, the drunken babblings are the sacrificial formulae, the songs are the Sāman-hymns, the pitchers are the sacrificial ladles, thirst is the fire and the owner of the pub is the patron of the sacrifice”.

Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryAlcohol in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) alcohol..—alcohol (अलकोहल) is alternatively transliterated as Alakohala.
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Starts with: Alcohol Prohibition, Alcoholic, Alcoholism.
Full-text (+170): Madya, Madira, Madhu, Tshog-chang, Alakohala, Mamsa, Matvaali, Kilesasava, Timcaru, Pana, Alcohol Prohibition, Majjasanni, Majjapana, Madyeccha, Sureccha, Suravikareccha, Madyapayi, Nashabaja, Madhpan, Madhpayi.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ketone solubilization in DMSO for alcohol dehydrogenase substrates < [2016: Volume 5, May issue 5]
Stereochemical assignment of alcohols in total synthesis of (-)-aureonetol < [2023: WJPR, Special Conference Issue]
Citric acid from citrus medica peel and effects of alcohols. < [2016: Volume 5, January issue 1]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Ayurvedic hydro-alcoholic anti-asthmatic medicine Vasarishta built upon Mritasanjeevani Sura: Development and evaluation < [Volume 36 (3); 2015 (Jul-Sep)]
Role of thin-layer chromatography in ascertaining Kashaya Rasa (astringent taste) in medicinal plants on the concept of Samana and Vichitra Pratyayarabdha principles of Ayurveda < [Volume 35 (2); 2014 (Apr-Jun)]
The Ayurvedic drug Ksheerabala (101) ameliorates alcohol-induced neurotoxicity by down-regulating the expression of transcription factor (NFkB) in rat brain < [Volume 36 (3); 2015 (Jul-Sep)]
Phytochemical investivations of indigofera tinctoria linn leaves < [Volume 21 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2002]
Ethanol's metabolic effects and phyllanthus niruri's reversal impact < [Volume 4 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1985]
Macro and microscopical studies on vanaharidra curcuma aromatica salisb < [Volume 10 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1991]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Exam Techniques for the First Cranial Nerve for Neurosurgery Residents < [v.27(5): 1–204 2020 Oct]
Comparison of the Vietnamese Diet with Diets from Other Countries for Sarcopenia < [v.30(4): 1–214 2023 Aug]
Diet and Lifestyle Factors Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Malaysians < [v.31(1): 1–244 2024 Feb]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Extraction of essential oil: camphor oil < [2024, Issue 10. October]
Exploring the effects of alcohol intoxication through the lens of ayurveda and modern science < [2023, Issue 08. August]
Khageshwara rasa – methodical pharmaceutical and analytical study < [2019, Issue 10, October]
Study on antimicrobial efficacy of Oushadhi hand sanitizers. < [Volume 7, Issue 3: May - June 2020]
Ayurvedic Management of Alcohol Use Disorder - A Case Series < [Volume 10, Issue 6: November-December 2023]
Etiopathogenesis of Yakruth Vriddi w.s.r ALD < [Volume 10, Issue 2: March-April 2023]
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