During 1940, Jogesh Chandra Ray proposed that soma is cannabis.And intellect isn’t overpowered by Tamas and Rajas gunas, says there’s atma (universal spirit) in it. Wise people whose Sattva guna is predominant. Soma rasa (nectar of Chandra) is concealed in a hole, on top of the Meru (spinal column). And therefore the Yogi lives a really long life. He who drinks the clear stream of liquor of the moon (soma) falling from the brain to the sixteen petalled lotus (in the heart), obtained by means of Prana, by placing the tongue into the hole of the pendant in the palate, and thus meditating on the serpent like power (Kundalini), becomes free from disease and tender in body, just like the stalk of a lotus. If the Yogi, whose body is filled with Soma rasa were bitten by Taksaka (snake), it’s poison cannot infiltrate his body. When a Yogi drinks Soma rasa by sitting with the tongue turned backwards and concentrated mind, he conquers death within 15 days. By turning the tongue upwards, then bindu (semen) cannot leave its place even if a woman were embraced. It is believed that when the hole behind the soft palate is stopped using Khechari mudra. One can drive away disease, can destroy old age, can evade an attack of arms, can become thrice immortal and may attract fairies. It is salty, sour, bitter, milky and similar to honey and ghee, in taste. Soma refers to “lunar” center, located in the head which radiates a vital fluid called Somarasa. Soma has also been mentioned in Zoroastrian tradition as Haoma with striking similarity referring to same drink, plant and divinity. In Vedic tradition, soma refers to a plant based drink offered during rituals. Rasa (in Sanskrit, रस) means “sap”/ “essence” / “juice”. Soma (in Sanskrit, सोम) means “distill” / “moon”. – Rig Veda, Mandala 9, Hymn 108, Verse 14 Etymology He whom our Indra and the Marut host shall drink (soma), Bhaga shall drink with Aryarnan, By whom we bring to us Mitra and Varuna and Indra for our great defence. There are various theories around this magical potion. While some say it a rare psychoactive substance. ![]() Some say it’s a intoxicant like mushrooms, LSD. While some say it is an extract from soma-latha (soma creeper). Some say it is mixture of honey and herbal plants. It has been mentioned in Vedas and Bhagavad Gita. It is said to be Amrita or elixir of life. Drinking it, one becomes immortal and soul is purified of past Karma. The venue also showcases local art and music.Soma rasa is called as drink of Gods. In October 2022 the bar celebrated its first birthday, and also hosted a summer party last August with DJ Leon on the decks and food served by No Fixed Abode. The coffee programme extends to a house Irish Coffee and a signature Mextaxa-coffee cocktail. Ingredients for cocktails are sourced from Leeds’ Kirkgate Market – one of the biggest indoor markets in Europe. Other drinks include the Jolly Roger which includes a brownie. One particularly intriguing cocktail on the menu called the Pablo Picasso changes colours from pale blue to lilac to violet using spirits and pink sugars. The site seats up to 55 people and is inspired by the roaring 20s in its art-deco design. Marble and gold tables and green velvet stools create a naturalistic, classy atmosphere. ![]() This transitions to classic cocktails with cheese and cold meats at night. ![]() Opening from 9am until midnight (2am Thursday to Saturday), the ground-floor bar serves coffee and pastries, and then aperitivo and small plates (salads, sandwiches) in the evening. The Greek bartender left the Watermark Bar to start the Eastgate venue. The Latin term Tabula Rasa means blank slate, and it’s clear the mixologists, headed by owner Filippos Filippopoulos, are allowed plenty of creative expression with their cocktails as if working on a ‘blank canvas’. It’s an elevated café, aperitivo and cocktail bar focusing on high-quality spirits, and joined a whole host of bars on the Headrow when it opened in 2021. Tabula Rasa in Eastgate, Leeds describes itself on Instagram as a “place where we create and host new experiences.”
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