Adhyaya 7 - Somayaga (Soma Sacrifice) - Part 1

This Adhyaya introduces the Somayaga, the most prestigious of Vedic sacrifices. It describes the purchase of Soma plants from the Soma seller, the consecration of the Soma, and the construction of the special sheds and altars required for the Soma ritual. The mantras invoke Soma as a deity and a divine plant, praising its exhilarating and purifying qualities.