In the vedic scriptures there is mention of a drink called Soma. It is obtained by pressing the stalk of a plant with stones and then collecting the juice. The drink is supposed to bring about a visionary state of mind. Has anybody got any idea what this plant might be?
2007-03-02 21:01:05 · 7 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What is Soma?
·leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink
·Body; the body of a neuron
2007-03-02 22:52:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its also the name of the drug used by the citizens of the fictitious society in Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World". Induces feelings of absolute happiness and contentment...
I'd stick with earl grey with a splash of milk myself!
And I believe what you are describing is a form of cyanide or heroin.
2007-03-02 21:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It comes from an ancient Greek word and means "body."
like in psychosomatic
which literally interpreted means mind over body.
2007-03-02 21:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by Lover of God 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know what that particular stuff is, but there are a lot of preparations produced in that manner, mid-east folks seem to live on what they call KOT or kaht, it is just chewed and makes them m e l l o w...
2007-03-02 21:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by Charles V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a perscription muscle relaxer
2007-03-02 21:09:25 · answer #5 · answered by Hingy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it`s also a name of indian peoples
2007-03-02 21:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like narcotics
2007-03-02 21:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Four Eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋