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BUTTER

A symbol of Divine love and wisdom, the produce of buddhi (cow).

"The sacrificer takes butter with the dipping spoon (breath), with the text, 'Verily thou art the favourite resort (or dainty) of the gods ! an unassailable means of worship.'" - Sata. Brâh., I. 3, 2, 17.

The spiritual ego assimilates the nourishment of wisdom and love by means of the spiritual nature (atma) within him. For this divine food (ambrosia) is the support of the ideals (gods) through which the lower aspires towards the higher.

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AMBROSIA
Cow
FAT
GHEE
GUHU
MILK
OIL
OLIVE