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User_gary Posted 16 years ago
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Drop of the nectar, pitched battle

According to Hindu mythology, Haridwar is one of the four places where a drop of the nectar of immortality or 'amrit' fell from the pitcher or 'kumbh' when Garuda, the divine bird of Lord Vishnu, was spiriting it away from the demons after a pitched battle.

Could you please explain to me the emboldened parts?

Source : http://www.hindustantimes.com/Sea-of-pilgrims-at-Maha-Kumbh-for-Mahashivratri-bath/H1-Article1-507934.aspx
  

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Dear Gary, 'a drop of the nectar of immortality' is not a metaphor, but a straightforward phrase, which means ' a small amount of liquid after drinking which one will live for ever (in this case, it is nectar) '. 'A pitched battle' is a fixed word combination that stands for ' a fight which involves a large number of people '. Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff

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  • Dear Gary, 'a drop of the nectar of immortality' is not a metaphor, but a straightforward phrase, which means ' a small amount of liquid after drinking which one will live for ever (in this case, it is nectar) '.
  • 'A pitched battle' is a fixed word combination that stands for ' a fight which involves a large number of people '.
  • Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Dear Gary,

'a drop of the nectar of immortality' is not a metaphor, but a straightforward phrase, which means 'a small amount of liquid after drinking which one will live for ever (in this case, it is nectar)'.

'A pitched battle' is a fixed word combination that stands for 'a fight which involves a large number of people '.

Respectfully, Gl
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