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Amrut

Nectar of immortality

ah-mroo-təˈmɽɾuɖ

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Friday
Lucky Day
(Sanskrit)
Origin
(Male)
Gender

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

🕉️Sanskrit

अमृत

नेктаर

🇮🇳Hindi

अमृत

अमृत

🇮🇳Tamil

அமிருத்

நேச்சல்

🇮🇳Telugu

అమ్రుద్

నేచ్చర

🇮🇳Marathi

Amrut

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Nectar of immortality

🇧🇩Bengali

Amrut

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Nectar of immortality

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

ah-mroo-t

əˈmɽɾuɖ

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Friday

Lucky colors

GoldOrange

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Historical references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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