Studies in Indian Art c9.s2.17
Studies in Indian Art c9.s2.17
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c9.s2.17
Soma and Beauty (*Śrī*) constitute a pair. Soma stands in relation to *Śrī* as the male principle to the female. Where there is Soma, the Life-elixir, beauty essentially lives with it. Besides beauty, the Full Vase is also invoked as the witness of manifold auspicious enjoyments and blessings¹.