Amrut
Nectar of immortality
ah-mroo-təˈmɽɾuɖ
Meaning & Origin
In Hindu mythology, the divine elixir of immortality, Amrita, is referred to as Amrut. It is a symbol of purity, devotion, and the quest for eternal life.
Spiritual meaning
Sips from the divine cup of Amrut, granting spiritual enlightenment and eternal life.
Language details
अमृत
नेктаर
अमृत
अमृत
அமிருத்
நேச்சல்
అమ్రుద్
నేచ్చర
Amrut
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Nectar of immortality
Amrut
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Nectar of immortality
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
ah-mroo-t
əˈmɽɾuɖ
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
In Hindu mythology, the sacred drink, Amrita, is mentioned in various epics and scriptures as the divine elixir of immortality. It is believed that Amrita was churned out of the ocean of milk, Sudarshan, by the gods during the Samudra Manthan process. The gods and demons both craved for this nectar, as they believed it would make them immortal. After many battles and struggles, the gods finally managed to acquire the Amrita, and as they were about to take their first sip, the false god Mohini, disguised as a female devil, distracted them and Moon God, Chandra, sneaked in and drank the elixir, becoming immortal in the process. Thus, Amrita represents the pursuit of eternal life, strength, and prosperity.
Amrut, as a name, is deeply rooted in spirituality and denotes purity and devotion. As per Hindu beliefs, the very name Amrut invokes the blessings of eternal life, wisdom, and prosperity. It symbolizes the timeless intention of the seeker to connect with the divine and attain the bliss of enlightenment. Thus, the name Amrut is a constant reminder of the inner quest for self-realization and the outer pursuit of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. Additionally, it is a reminder of the divine elixir that initially endowed immortality to the gods and, later, to the great sages and philosophers, who have, through their dedicated pursuit of spiritual wisdom, attained an immortal status in the annals of human civilization.
Historical references
The god Amrutas or Amrutasya is mentioned in the Hindu scripture Mahabharata, where he is described as the god of nectar or immortality. He is also known as the god of the river Saraswati.
circa 400 BCE
Amrut is also mentioned in the Rigveda, one of the oldest texts in the Indian subcontinent. In the Rigveda, Amrut is described as the divine nectar or the elixir of life that was churned from the ocean of milk (Samudra Manthan) by the gods and demons to obtain immortality.
circa 1500 BCE
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