History of Wine drinking in Scriptures

History of Wine drinking in India Scriptures

When Indra suffered due to excessive drinking of Soma (plant extract, see pic), Ashvini Kumaras started the tradition of Sautramani Yagya where Madya (Wine) was created and offered to the Agni along with the symbolic bull sacrifice. The Sautramani Yagya still persists and is done for eternal happiness usually where wine is consumed with the following Mantra

"yamaśvinā namucāvāsure dadhi sarasvatyasunodindriyāya | imaṃ taṃ śukraṃ madhumantaminduṃ somaṃ rājānamiha bhakṣayāmi ||"

(Śāṃkhāyanaśrautasūtra 15)

Alcohol is a glorified drink in Vedas and Is considered Amrit Tulya. Charak say Alcohol which is approved by Ashwini Kumaras aura, Saraswati's strengthen and Indra s Potency as well as Siddh by Sautramani Yagya is the best

How to consume Liquor-;

First detox your body with a proper bath and Nitya Karmas, then Apply a 'lepam' of Sandalwood, put on relaxed clothes, wear a floral necklace and suitable ornaments, sit in a fragrant environment where the entire ambience is luxurious

(a resort), soft satin and then consume the alcohol in gold or silver utensils studded with pearls. The ideal season to drink is Winter and alcohol should be offered in this luxury by women who are studded with jewels, best of the clothes and full of love and service attitude.

What foods to eat with Liquor Seasonal greens like onion, ginger laden Savories with chutneys, meats of birds, fish and lamb that, roasted made by the best of the chefs. Before drinking, some liquor to be mixed in water and dropped on the ground as a part of the sacrifice to the Gods

Vata People should first do an oil massage, warm water tub bath and then drink with oily food. Pitta people should take a cold shower and consume cold and sweet foods with wine Kapha can take warm foods esp wheat/barley cooked in black pepper; should also consume barbecued meats

Best Liquor as per your body type Vata people should consume liquor fermented out of Jaggery and Rice. Like Japanese people consume Sake or in India, you have Lugdi in HP & Apong in Assam Pitta people should consume wine from grapes

Kapha people should consume liquors where honey is also added in the fermentation process. From a modern perspective Rum, Vodka, Gin is good. If alcohol is consumed as per the mentioned conduct it works like Amrit; otherwise, it destroys the Ojas (Aura) and is like Vish.

While crossing Ganga for the onward journey of Vanvaas Sitaa prayed to Maa Ganga and made a vow to offer Suraa

The suovetaurilia was one of the most sacred and traditional rites of Roman religion: the sacrifice of a pig, a sheep (Ovis) and a bull (Taurus) to the deity Mars to bless and purify land. It has been said to be derived from the Sautramani yagna.

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