The plant Soma, whose origin remains a subject of debate, holds a significant place in Rigveda. The Rigveda suggests that the Gods attained immortality by consuming Soma, which is referred to as the "principle of immortality." Although Soma is regarded as a divine drink, the God Indra has a strong association with it. Indra's excessive love for the Soma drink is widely known, and he is considered the best consumer. The belief is that Soma gives Indra the strength to conquer his enemies. All this led to one meaningful conclusion: the Nomadic Aryans believed that the gods' benevolence lies with humans when the juice of soma is cast into the fire as offerings by a priest who follows the intricate details of the ritual.
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