A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1708
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1708
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In later times, the name was appropriated to the moon, and some of the qualities of the soma juice have been transferred to the luminary, who is Oshadhi-pati, or lord of herbs. So Soma is considered the guardian of sacrifices and penance, asterisms and healing herbs.