Amrita - Hinduism

Hinduism

Amrit ("Nectar of the Goddess") is repeatedly referred to as the drink of the gods, which grants them immortality.

Amrit features in the "ocean-churning" (Sanskrit: Samudra manthan) legend. It describes how the gods, because of a curse from the sage Durvasa, begin to lose their immortality. Assisted by their mortal enemies the asuras, they churn the ocean and create (among other wonderful things) amrit, the nectar of immortality.

In yogic philosophy (see yoga, Hindu philosophy) amrit is a fluid that can flow from the pituitary gland down the throat in deep states of meditation. It is considered quite a boon: some yogic texts say that one drop is enough to conquer death and achieve immortality.

Amrit is sometimes said to miraculously form on/flow from statues of Hindu gods. The substance so formed is consumed by worshippers and is alleged to be sweet tasting and not at all similar to honey or sugar water.

Amrita (Devanagari - अमृत), are fourteen treasure jewels ( Ratna ) that emerged from Samudra_manthan ocean. (The fourth Ratna which emerged is known as Kaustubha )

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