Somarasa, Soma-rasa: 5 definitions
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Somarasa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaSomarasa (सोमरस) refers to a common beverage made of the Soma plant according to the Ṛgveda IX.65.6, and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—Somarasa was a very common beverage in Vedic period which is made of Soma plant (Sarcostemma viminalis). It is one of the most acclaimed offerings in śrauta rituals. Even the making of Soma drink (somābhiṣava) is a ritual in these sacrifices. Before crushing it, the plant was washed in water. Soma drink is prepared by grinding Soma creeper with a stone which is known as grāvā.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)Somarasa (सोमरस) refers to “nectar drunk by the demigods that grants them relative immortality”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySomarasa (सोमरस):—[=soma-rasa] [from soma] m. the juice of the Soma plant, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSōmarasa (ಸೋಮರಸ):—[noun] = ಸೋಮ - [soma -] 4.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySomarasa (सोमरस):—n. a beverage prepared from the juice of soma-creeper;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Raca, Soma, Rasa.
Full-text: Pratahsavana, Somras, Somarasodbhava, Sruva, Soma, Sthali, Somabhishava, Shom, Sharyati.
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Search found 31 books and stories containing Somarasa, Soma-rasa, Sōmarasa, Sōma-rasa; (plurals include: Somarasas, rasas, Sōmarasas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 227-228 [Sahasrāra and shower of Somarasa] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Soma in Vedic Mythology and Ritual (study) (by Anjana Chakraborty)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (h): Karketana (Agate) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 5.40.4 < [Sukta 40]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Lineages of Aṅgirā < [Chapter 6 - Human history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]