The "nectar of immortality" i.e Amrit has multiple mention in different hindu scriptures. It is considered to be a pious drink that provides a prolonged physical life, and also about achieving a state of eternal existence through spiritual realization. It is often linked to realizing the ultimate truth, falling in love with the divine, and achieving a state of eternal bliss. But how one could get hold of it materialistic world. Elaborating on the nector of immortality, Sanskrit says for a common man :
अमृतं शिशिरे वह्निरमृतं क्षीरभोजनं |
अमृतं गुणवद्भार्या अमृतं बालभाषितं ||
Amrutam shishire vahniramrutam ksheerabhojanam.
Amrutam gunavadbhaaryaa amrutam baalabhaashitam.
Amrutam = the nectar of immortality
Shishira = winter season.
Vahniramrutam = vahnih + amrutam.
Vahnih = fire.
Ksheerabhojanam = ksheera + bhojanam.
Ksheera = milk.
Bhojanam = food.
Gunavadbhaarya = gunavt + bhaaryaa.
Gunavat = virtuous.
Bhaaryaa = wife.
Baala = child.
Bhaashitam = utterance.
Baalabhaashitam = sweet stuttering utterances of a child.
i.e. Sitting before a bonfire during the winter season and consuming food products made out of milk is blissful like having 'Amruta' the nectar of immortality. Likewise, in our real life having a virtuous and loving wife and listening to sweet stuttering utterances of a small child at home is not less than the nector of immortality.
By using the simile, the author is expressing that, A loving wife and child are often seen as completing a family. Marriage provides a foundation of love, companionship, and shared life experiences. A loving wife offers emotional support, encouragement, and a partner to navigate life's challenges with. On the other hand, children bring a unique kind of love and joy into a family. The bond between parents and children is a powerful source of emotional fulfillment and happiness, offering a sense of purpose and connection. This is compaired with the drink of God i.e Amrit.
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