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==Soma Gayatri in the Vedas==

Soma (Samskrit : सोमः) has been described as anna (grains) for the devatas in the Chandogya Upanishad. Primarily described as Soma lata, 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 is mentioned as the Devata of Prthvi. In yajnas, the Somayajna is of superior quality. Soma has been described as anna (grain) by the devatas. This soma is also compared to a creeper. The Vedas describe Lord Indra, the king of the Devas, drinking Somarasa (Soma juice). Often it is described that Soma deva would reside but Garuda brought him to bhumi in the form of Gayatri.

 

==वेदेषु सोमः ॥ Soma in the Vedas==

 

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. 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 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.