amrita

amrita Definition

am·rita (äm rēt′ə, um-)

noun

Hindu Myth. the ambrosial drink or food granting immortality

Etymology: < Sans amṛta, deathless, hence drink that makes immortal < IE base *mer-: see ambrosia

amrita Usage Examples

Converse of object

drink: The khecari mudra enables the yogin to drink the amrita, and by this he becomes immortal.

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