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In the battle between Indra and Vrtrasura, he was the cause of Indra’s victory as He is the thunder weapon (Vajra) of Indra, hence known as the atma of Indra.  

In the battle between Indra and Vrtrasura, he was the cause of Indra’s victory as He is the thunder weapon (Vajra) of Indra, hence known as the atma of Indra.  

Those Brahmanas who drink somarasa, have the power to burn their enemies simply by the glance.  In earthly planet he resides in mountains.  He has birds eyes view over every one.  Anything, and any one has connection to soma is generally called as somya in vedic language.<ref name=":0">Narayanacharya K. S. (2011), Veda Sanskritiya Parichaya (Volume 1), Hubli:​Sahitya Prakashana​.</ref>

Those Brahmanas who drink somarasa, have the power to burn their enemies simply by the glance.  In prithvi loka he resides in mountains.  He has birds eyes view over every one.  Anything, and any one has connection to soma is generally called as somya in vedic language.<ref name=":0">Narayanacharya K. S. (2011), Veda Sanskritiya Parichaya (Volume 1), Hubli:​Sahitya Prakashana​.</ref>

Soma, or the moon, is one of the most important deities of the Rgveda. It is related to Surya the way purusha is related to prakrti. Soma is almost always the moon in the ninth book of the Rgveda. Soma, as a drink, was meant to celebrate the creative function of the moon as reflected in the tides, the menstrual cycle and the growth of plants.<ref>Subhash Kak (2000), [http://www.ece.lsu.edu/kak/ast.pdf Astonomy and its Role in Vedic Culture], Chapter 23 in Science and Civilization in India, Vol.1, The Dawn of Indian Civilization, Part 1, edited by G. P. Pande, Delhi: ICPR/Munshiram Manoharlal, pp. 507-524.</ref>

Soma, or the moon, is one of the most important deities of the Rgveda. It is related to Surya the way purusha is related to prakrti. Soma is almost always the moon in the ninth book of the Rgveda. Soma, as a drink, was meant to celebrate the creative function of the moon as reflected in the tides, the menstrual cycle and the growth of plants.<ref>Subhash Kak (2000), [http://www.ece.lsu.edu/kak/ast.pdf Astonomy and its Role in Vedic Culture], Chapter 23 in Science and Civilization in India, Vol.1, The Dawn of Indian Civilization, Part 1, edited by G. P. Pande, Delhi: ICPR/Munshiram Manoharlal, pp. 507-524.</ref>

Similarly, the great Vamadeva Rishi, who drank the Soma, says, I have realised the secret behind the birth of Indra and others, previously my body which was like iron shackles did not allow me, to experience [[Brahman (ब्रह्मन्)|Brahman]], because of being bound.  Since I who took the dress of Garuda, I was split open the covering of body (since I drank soma rasa).  Even though this body binds me, but I am not covered with ignorance, illusion, even the pain of being in the womb has been overcome by my power of wisdom.  The ईश्वरः | Isvara, who is in the form of Soma) has helped me to conquer my enemies of the womb, he helped me to cross all the layers of air in the womb, that Isvara, is complete, and the source and inspirer of the entire cosmos.  One who speak such profound words, Vamadeva, should he be considered insane or a great brahma jnani?

Similarly, the great Vamadeva Rishi, who drank the Soma, says, I have realised the secret behind the birth of Indra and others, previously my body which was like iron shackles did not allow me, to experience [[Brahman (ब्रह्मन्)|Brahman]], because of being bound.  Since I who took the dress of Garuda, I was split open the covering of body (since I drank soma rasa).  Even though this body binds me, but I am not covered with ignorance, illusion, even the pain of being in the womb has been overcome by my power of wisdom.  The ईश्वरः | Isvara, who is in the form of Soma) has helped me to conquer my enemies of the womb, he helped me to cross all the layers of air in the womb, that Isvara, is complete, and the source and inspirer of the entire cosmos.  One who speak such profound words, Vamadeva, should he be considered insane or a great brahma jnani?

Even small children can understand this in India. One more thing is expressed by Vamadeva; to prove his complete surrender, he compares himself to body and the supreme being as the atma, hence it shows the paramatama’s complete body. (this is explained in the brahamasutras in regards to indrapranadhikaran shastra dhristhyatu upadesha vamadevatah Vedavyasa explained exactly in the above fashion)  I was Manu, Sun god, Rishi Kashikavana, Arjuna,Kutsa and also krantadarshi, who is rishi named, Ushanasa.  Hey all humans, please understand me who is very wonder.  I gave earth to Manu, I was the one who gave rain to man who is engaged in yajna.  I am the originator of rivers.  All the devas follow my sankalpa (resolve) I was the one who became Indra, and gave protection to Divodasa rishi, who was from royal family. By my power he destroyed 99 towns of demon Shambarasura, and settled in 100th town.  In this way (one who provided energy to me and divodasa) Garuda who brought the grain of devatas who are personified in Soma, from the planet brahma loka, in the fomr of suparna,  for this reason let it become elevated ('''Rik sam VI- 26-27''')

Even small children can understand this in India. One more thing is expressed by Vamadeva; to prove his complete surrender, he compares himself to body and the supreme being as the atma, hence it shows the paramatama’s complete body. (this is explained in the brahamasutras in regards to indrapranadhikaran shastra dhristhyatu upadesha vamadevatah Vedavyasa explained exactly in the above fashion)  I was Manu, Sun god, Rishi Kashikavana, Arjuna,Kutsa and also krantadarshi, who is rishi named, Ushanasa.  Hey all humans, please understand me who is very wonder.  I gave earth to Manu, I was the one who gave rain to man who is engaged in yajna.  I am the originator of rivers.  All the devas follow my sankalpa (resolve) I was the one who became Indra, and gave protection to Divodasa rishi, who was from royal family. By my power he destroyed 99 towns of demon Shambarasura, and settled in 100th town.  In this way (one who provided energy to me and divodasa) Garuda who brought the grain of devatas who are personified in Soma, from the brahma loka, in the form of suparna,  for this reason let it become elevated ('''Rik sam VI- 26-27''')

Then who is the soma, we will see this in the future pages.

Then who is the soma, we will see this in the future pages.

Garuda, who was in the sauparna form (bird?) brought madhu (Soma) who was in the third position of Trivikrama, this story is there in the many part of Vedas, indicating symbolic meaning. This story specifically mentioned in '''Rgveda's aitareya brahmana, 13th chapter'''. It can be summarised; Once upon time soma resided only in other word (para Loka). The devas and Rishis, who were always loyal to the principle of yajna were contemplating to bring Soma to lower planets, they decided some plan;  chandasas can bring him down (Chandas are the language which are used to cover the essential meaning of the Vedas) since the Veda aphorism have the power to reveal Para brahma to the world, hence the devas and Rishis decided to use Chandas is clearly delineated. Hence they prayed to Chandasas.  The Chandasas agreed to undertake this endeavour. Since Param pada was  very high, they decided to choose those being who had strong wings and very able. hence they chose few chandasas who disguised as birds.  They were Jagati, Trishtubh and Gayatri. First Jagati tried to steal soma but being only four words for every pada, therefore had come back being exhausted. In this adventure Jagati lost three of its letters and when retuned with only one of his letter, the wealth of Tapasya was transformed  into animal prosperity.  Hence it is called as "Jagata hi pashavah" the Trishtapu was this capable to only produce cattle prosperity.

Garuda, who was in the sauparna form (bird?) brought madhu (Soma) who was in the third position of Trivikrama, this story is there in the many part of Vedas, indicating symbolic meaning. This story specifically mentioned in '''Rgveda's aitareya brahmana, 13th chapter'''. It can be summarised; Once upon a time soma resided only in other world (para Loka). The devas and Rishis, who were always loyal to the principle of yajna were contemplating to bring Soma to lower lokas, they decided some plan;  chandasas can bring him down (Chandas are the language which are used to cover the essential meaning of the Vedas) since the Veda aphorism have the power to reveal Para brahma to the world, hence the devas and Rishis decided to use Chandas is clearly delineated. Hence they prayed to Chandasas.  The Chandasas agreed to undertake this endeavour. Since Param pada was  very high, they decided to choose those being who had strong wings and very able. hence they chose few chandasas who disguised as birds.  They were Jagati, Trishtubh and Gayatri. First Jagati tried to steal soma but being only four words for every pada, therefore had come back being exhausted. In this adventure Jagati lost three of its letters and when retuned with only one of his letter, the wealth of Tapasya was transformed  into animal prosperity.  Hence it is called as "Jagata hi pashavah" the Trishtapu was this capable to only produce cattle prosperity.

Second was the turn of Trishtubh chandas, it was tired half way through the journey and lost one of its letter and when it came back, it brought the yajna ingredient, Dakshina alone with it. Devatas then requested Gayatri to bring soma.  They also chanted some mantras called "svastyayana" which consisted of "Pra" and "cha". So that Gayatri's journey would be free from obstacles. Eventually Gayatri was able to bring Soma, first by reaching there and by lifting him by her feet and mouth. Gayatri also brought back the four letter which were lost by other two chandasas while scaring the the protectors of soma named Somapla.  The somapalas who were 7 in number and one of the Krshaan, cut of the left feet's nail, this became the porcupine's thorn and porcupine itself. The blood which came for the feet became dried that became cow. bones became (;??) snakes. The soma which was captured from Gayatri's right foot became pratah savan (morning oblation?). It is the most prosperous in all the shavanas.    One who understand this is the best amongst the Yajna performers. Soma's part which was captured by the left foot became "madyandin savan". But because it slipped it was not as great as "pratah savana". That part of Soma which was captured by Gayatri in the mouth became "tritiya savan". Because it was drunk while flying in the form of Garuda hence it was less powerful than other two "savan".

Second was the turn of Trishtubh chandas, it was tired half way through the journey and lost one of its letter and when it came back, it brought the yajna ingredient, Dakshina alone with it. Devatas then requested Gayatri to bring soma.  They also chanted some mantras called "svastyayana" which consisted of "Pra" and "cha". So that Gayatri's journey would be free from obstacles. Eventually Gayatri was able to bring Soma, first by reaching there and by lifting him by her feet and mouth. Gayatri also brought back the four letter which were lost by other two chandasas while scaring the the protectors of soma named Somapla.  The somapalas who were 7 in number and one of the Krshaan, cut of the left feet's nail, this became the porcupine's thorn and porcupine itself. The blood which came for the feet became dried that became cow. bones became (;??) snakes. The soma which was captured from Gayatri's right foot became pratah savan (morning oblation?). It is the most prosperous in all the shavanas.    One who understand this is the best amongst the Yajna performers. Soma's part which was captured by the left foot became "madyandin savan". But because it slipped it was not as great as "pratah savana". That part of Soma which was captured by Gayatri in the mouth became "tritiya savan". Because it was drunk while flying in the form of Garuda hence it was less powerful than other two "savan".

[[Upanishads (उपनिषदाः)|Upanishads]] describe Brahma vastu as "Rasa" and the one who enjoys it is called ‘Anandi’  from the same perspective. ||  raso vai sah, rasaggam hevayam labdhva Nandi bhavati ||

[[Upanishads (उपनिषदाः)|Upanishads]] describe Brahma vastu as "Rasa" and the one who enjoys it is called ‘Anandi’  from the same perspective. ||  raso vai sah, rasaggam hevayam labdhva Nandi bhavati ||

The Vedas attach great importance to Soma, Garuda and Gayatri. Paramatma is called as Anandamaya (full of bliss) in the language of the Vedas. Indra, the King of the Gods (?) partakes of Soma rasa. Being central to the Vedas, the Soma tattva is relished by the Brahmanas at three times in the form of Gayatri is not surprising. Hence Soma is called as "Pavamana" the purifier. Being representation of brahmananda, the Brahmanas are offering the prayer to this soma Deva, "Oh pavamana Soma, please place me in the land where there is the brightness of Sun, light is eternal, to that nectar and inexhaustible land.  That place where Vivaswanta's son and the pure water of Ganga and other water reside, there I would desire to be immortal.  The place where the Paramatma, traverse with his three Pada (feet) and best amongst them, the place of Son god's light eminates without any hindrance or freedom, the place where all the planets are established brightly, in those places make me immortal. Where all the desires are fulfilled, where all the ambitions are attained, the action place of Aditya, full of purity, the place where satisfaction and Anna is there to that place you settle me.  The place where there is ceaseless brahmananda, happiness, satisfaction, As much as we desire, please place me there. ( ix-11-;3) with such background prayer, one should accept Soma rasa as he is. This Soma was born  Trivijrama's third foot.  Puranas extols how the shiva by carrying in his jatha and made him "somashelhar". This very significant. Soma has been described as king for the Brahmanas, in this way the soma tattva is famous for giving. giving adhyatmik import.

The Vedas attach great importance to Soma, Garuda and Gayatri. Paramatma is called as Anandamaya (full of bliss) in the language of the Vedas. Indra, the King of the Gods (?) partakes of Soma rasa. Being central to the Vedas, the Soma tattva is relished by the Brahmanas at three times in the form of Gayatri is not surprising. Hence Soma is called as "Pavamana" the purifier. Being representation of brahmananda, the Brahmanas are offering the prayer to this soma Deva, "Oh pavamana Soma, please place me in the land where there is the brightness of Sun, light is eternal, to that nectar and inexhaustible land.  That place where Vivaswanta's son and the pure water of Ganga and other water reside, there I would desire to be immortal.  The place where the Paramatma, traverse with his three Pada (feet) and best amongst them, the place of Son god's light eminates without any hindrance or freedom, the place where all the lokas are established brightly, in those places make me immortal. Where all the desires are fulfilled, where all the ambitions are attained, the action place of Aditya, full of purity, the place where satisfaction and Anna is there to that place you settle me.  The place where there is ceaseless brahmananda, happiness, satisfaction, As much as we desire, please place me there. ( ix-11-;3) with such background prayer, one should accept Soma rasa as he is. This Soma was born  Trivijrama's third foot.  Puranas extols how the shiva by carrying in his jatha and made him "somashelhar". This very significant. Soma has been described as king for the Brahmanas, in this way the soma tattva is famous for giving. giving adhyatmik import.

Once Gayatri came back from getting Soma, the Trishtubh and Jagati, requested Gayatri to return their letters. Gayatri argued that it belongs to her. The devas sided Gayatri. In this way Gayatri became "astaksharmtaka (8 lettered) Trishthupa became "trysksharatmaka (three lettered) and Jagati became ekaksharatmaka (one lettered). At the end other two chandasas became qualified in taking part in the Savanas. One who understand these tattva (concepts) he or she will attain glory and power and with grace of Chandasas one will attain all prosperity.

Once Gayatri came back from getting Soma, the Trishtubh and Jagati, requested Gayatri to return their letters. Gayatri argued that it belongs to her. The devas sided Gayatri. In this way Gayatri became "astaksharmtaka (8 lettered) Trishthupa became "trysksharatmaka (three lettered) and Jagati became ekaksharatmaka (one lettered). At the end other two chandasas became qualified in taking part in the Savanas. One who understand these tattva (concepts) he or she will attain glory and power and with grace of Chandasas one will attain all prosperity.