- Gebundene Ausgabe: 198 Seiten
- Verlag: Park Street Pr (August 2000)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0892817313
- ISBN-13: 978-0892817313
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,6 x 16 x 2,2 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 815.885 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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"Soma brilliantly completes the enquiry on the scientific and botanical aspects, as well as the anthropological and cultural development, of this very important subject. A magnificent book destined to become a classic."
Wendy Doniger, coauthor of Soma: The Divine Mushroom of Immortality
By far the most thorough survey of both the botanical and the psycho-spiritual aspects of the soma plant that I've ever seen. All I can do is congratulate the author.
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THIS THEORY DESERVES SERIOUS ATTENTION
29. Juli 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
A recent theory by David Spess proposes that the Soma plant is Nymphaea and Nelumbo (water lilies and the lotus plant) deserves attention. Spess begins with the fact that India has the
largest variety of water lily and lotus plants in the world, and that some of these were known as Soma and called so in Sanskrit texts. The psychoactivity of these plants is discussed, and although certain books and articles claim that these plants are not psychoactive, Spess asserts that they are (Spess, 2000). Certain indigenous varieties of the plants are known to be visionary and auditory entheogens when properly processed. In particular, the flowers of Nymphaea induce ecstatic states
similar to those from MDMA. Interestingly, the Rig Veda indicates that the deity Indra is initially stimulated, and then sent into entheogenic states by different preparations of Soma, which is a well known property of libations created from both water lily and lotus plants. Another aspect of the evidence provided is the medicinal properties of the plants, which is a key component in the description of Soma found in the Rig Veda. As described earlier, the hymns in the Rig Veda specifically speak of Soma's incredible rejuvenating and healing powers. Both lotus and water lily plants have historically been used to promote long term health in India, and have a special name for this property (rasayana) (Spess, 2000). The Rig Veda also speaks of Sura, a fermented alcoholic drink which is distinct from Soma and causes inebriation rather than entheogenic states. Some preparations of Soma did call for mixtures, which is further discussed in post-Vedic texts. Specific alkaloids found in Nelumbo block receptors that cause alcohol induced stupor, thus a mixture of Nymphaea and a fermented juice frees alcohol soluble alkaloids and increases the entheogenic potency of the drink while decreasing the alcoholic effects of it.
largest variety of water lily and lotus plants in the world, and that some of these were known as Soma and called so in Sanskrit texts. The psychoactivity of these plants is discussed, and although certain books and articles claim that these plants are not psychoactive, Spess asserts that they are (Spess, 2000). Certain indigenous varieties of the plants are known to be visionary and auditory entheogens when properly processed. In particular, the flowers of Nymphaea induce ecstatic states
similar to those from MDMA. Interestingly, the Rig Veda indicates that the deity Indra is initially stimulated, and then sent into entheogenic states by different preparations of Soma, which is a well known property of libations created from both water lily and lotus plants. Another aspect of the evidence provided is the medicinal properties of the plants, which is a key component in the description of Soma found in the Rig Veda. As described earlier, the hymns in the Rig Veda specifically speak of Soma's incredible rejuvenating and healing powers. Both lotus and water lily plants have historically been used to promote long term health in India, and have a special name for this property (rasayana) (Spess, 2000). The Rig Veda also speaks of Sura, a fermented alcoholic drink which is distinct from Soma and causes inebriation rather than entheogenic states. Some preparations of Soma did call for mixtures, which is further discussed in post-Vedic texts. Specific alkaloids found in Nelumbo block receptors that cause alcohol induced stupor, thus a mixture of Nymphaea and a fermented juice frees alcohol soluble alkaloids and increases the entheogenic potency of the drink while decreasing the alcoholic effects of it.
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Review from Peter T. Furst, Ph.D., University of Penn.
20. September 2000
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In this meticulously researched, always scholarly but eminently readable study of Soma, the "elixir of immortality" and enlightenment of ancient India, David Spess takes us on a fascinating intellectual and spiritual journey way beyond Wasson's narrowly focused case for Amanita muscaria, the inebriating fly agaric mushroom of ecstatic Siberian shamanism. In a book thankfully free of both scientific and New Age jargon Spess presents convincing evidence that Soma's devotees knew of many different kinds and even colors of soma drinks with different associations and purposes, so that soma botany and taxonomy cannot be reduced to a single sacred plant species. A valuable contribution to both historical ethnobotany and comparative religion----and a good read.
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Easy Journey to Other Planets
8. September 2000
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This is a fine but flawed book. Anyone with any interest in the identity of soma will have to read this book, together with two further publications promised by Spess in the bibliography. However, much fascinating historical information and speculation is spoiled by the presence of theosophical Mumbo Jumbo such as references to 'cosmic energies that operate within the universe' and frequent references to 'the paranormal'. No doubt I'll have to wait a few incarnations until that all becomes real to me. In addition there is a complete absence of any pharmacology of Spess's chosen candidates for Soma which would have helped with assessing Spess's claim to have found the true identity of Soma, though one of his pending publications promises to deal with this. This book does not match the book description... It definitely does not 'summarize all previous research on the subject'. Of the two other major contenders in identifying homa/soma Gordon Wasson gets only two brief mentions and Flattery and Schwartz are not even referenced. See Flattery and Schwartz themselves, as appended to 'The Staten Island Project', for some interesting history of the Soma debate.I suspect that this book, much delayed in publication, is a cut down version of that originally intended, coming in at 200 pages versus the advertised 400, the balance of information being due in Spess's promised publications. Another problem with Spess's book is that everthing hermetic, alchemical and mystical comes from the soma sacrifice. While I do not doubt that Spess has made the most intensive study to date of the the Vedas and other relevant scriptures and has more fascinating revelations to come, his insistence that all roads lead to Soma eventually just becomes tiresome. Still, hats off to Mr Spess for a fascinating read that leaves more questions unanswered than answered, more revelations to come, a few hints and tips for the cognoscenti who can read between the lines and bibliographical references and leads enough to keep entheogen hunters busy for the rest of their lives and maybe a few to come. musonius@hotmail.com
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