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Soma (Samskrit : सोमः) has been described as anna (grains) for the devatas in the Chandogya Upanishad. Primarily described as Soma lata (सोमलता), a creeper from which the Somarasa (juice) is prepared, it plays an important role in the Somayajna. The Vedas describe Indra, the Devadhipati, often being invited and offered Somarasa during the yajnas.<ref name=":0" />

Soma (Samskrit : सोमः) has been described as anna (grains) for the devatas in the Chandogya Upanishad. Primarily described as Soma lata (सोमलता), a creeper from which the Somarasa (juice) is prepared, it plays an important role in the Somayajna. The Vedas describe Indra, the Devadhipati, often being invited and offered Somarasa during the yajnas.<ref name=":0" />

==वेदेषु सोमः ॥ Soma in the Vedas==

==वेदेषु सोमः ॥ Soma in the Vedas ==

Soma is described in various occasions in different forms in the Vedas. It is primarily mentioned in the Vedas and associated literature. Notably

Soma is described in various occasions in different forms in the Vedas. It is primarily mentioned in the Vedas and associated literature. Notably

 

* Soma is mentioned as the Devata of Prthvi. In yajnas, the Somayajna is of superior quality. Garuda brought Soma deva to bhumi in the form of Gayatri.

Soma is mentioned as the Devata of Prthvi. In yajnas, the Somayajna is of superior quality. Often it is described that Soma deva would reside but Garuda brought him to bhumi in the form of Gayatri.

* Soma is also addressed as Pavamana (wind) in the Vedas.   

 

* Soma is called Samudra Raja (ocean king) as it is considered as the king of all rivers. Soma is addressed as the source of water as it provides rain and resides in water.  

Soma is also addressed as Pavamana (wind) in the Vedas.  Soma is called Samudra Raja (ocean king) as it is considered as the king of all rivers. Soma is addressed as the source of water as it provides rain and resides in water. It is said Whoever partakes of Soma, will become immortal and develop the capacity to perform superhuman activities. Therfore, it is compared to amrta (nectar) or even described as amrta.

* Soma, will become immortal and develop the capacity to perform superhuman activities. Therefore, it is compared to amrta (nectar) or even described as amrta.

 

Sometimes, Soma is compared to the Sun as it is seen as the dispeller of darkness and provider of light, one who spreads his rays towards the earth and Sky. Soma is known for giving benediction of teja (), success, and eternality. Soma is the source of all aushadhi (medicine). He can cure all disease, restore vision to the blind and enable the lame to walk. He is all pervading and protects the human body. Soma essential dharma is to increase satya in us by removing our papas, which are ingrained in us.

Sometimes, Soma is compared to the Sun as it is seen as the dispeller of darkness and provider of light, one who spreads his rays towards the earth and Sky. Soma is known for giving benediction of teja (), success, and eternality. Soma is the source of all aushadhi (medicine). He can cure all disease, restore vision to the blind and enable the lame to walk. He is all pervading and protects the human body. Soma essential dharma is to increase satya in us by removing our papas, which are ingrained in us.