Amrit
अमृत
UM-rit
Amrit (अमृत) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a mythical nectar granting immortality in Hindu mythology. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer AMRIT (5).
Meaning & usage
Amrit, in Hindu mythology, is the divine nectar that grants immortality to those who consume it. It is often associated with the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) where gods and demons competed to obtain it. In Sikhism, Amrit also refers to the holy water used in the baptism ceremony known as Amrit Sanchar.
In a sentence
The story of the gods and demons churning the ocean for Amrit is a popular myth in Hindu culture.
Amrit as a crossword answer
Amrit is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A mythical nectar granting immortality in Hindu mythology” (5)
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