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Graha

 Item — Carton: 1
Identifier: 18

Content Description

From the Collection:

Collection of 10 wooden implements used in Vedic rituals.

Dates

  • 1970

Biographical / Historical

The graha or cup [graha- ‘drawing’ i.e., of liquid, especially the Soma juice] involves the drawing pouring and decanting of the Soma juice. This is an action that occurs in various Soma rituals, of which the Agniṣṭoma is the standard form. In this ritual there are 36 such “drawings,” each of which has a cup. Soma, in the ritual context, refers either to a plant, perhaps the Amanita muscaria or “fly-agaric” mushroom, or the juice for the plant, which... if the fly-agaric is the plant, is hallucinogenic. The Soma (plant and juice) and Agni (fire) are the two most important ingredients in the Soma ritual.

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 cartons

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Dimensions

9 in x 3 in

Repository Details

Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Archives & Special Collections
Pollak Library South Room 352 (PLS 352)
Fullerton CA 92831-3599 USA
(657) 278-4751