Copyright © 2011 Neterapublishing Rasa Shastra The Art of Vedic Alchemy Vol.3 concludes the processing on a number of different organic Rasa materials

Copyright © 2011 Neterapublishing

Rasa Shastra The Art of Vedic Alchemy Vol.3 concludes the processing on a number of different organic Rasa materials.

This latest edition in the series focuses on three main areas of research. Visha and Upavisha (poisonous plants) including Aconite, Datura and Nux Vomica - Chemical Analysis (XRD & SEM) tests and thermal testing of Puta (Burning Pits).

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Vatsanabha Preparation

The dried Vatsanabha root is then placed into a mortar and ground into a fine powder.


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Arka

Khasabeeja

Dhattura

Langali

Karaveera

Gunja

Kuchala

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Arka (Calotropis gigantea) Arka (Calotropis gigantea)

Warning: some parts of the plant detailed in this section are of a toxic nature and should be handled under strict supervision in a controlled environment. Avoid skin and eye contact

with protective latex gloves and safety glasses.



Dhattura Preparation

The distinctive flowing trumpet of the Datura stromonium variety.

If the trumpet points toward the skies it signifies a devil’s trumpet, a downward direction indicates an angel’s trumpet.

The scent from this plant is amazingly rich and intoxicating.

After only 2 days of flowering its trumpet will detach and hang by a thread, allowing a seed pod to mature in its place.



Gunja Preparation

Remove Gunja from water and dry under sunlight.



Khasabeeja Preparation

Distinctive Khasabeeja flower head.



Jayapala Preparation

After 24 hours remove seeds and dry on absorbent paper towels.



Jayapala Preparation

Pressing down firmly between the fingers should split the seed casing.

If extra pressure is required place the seed on a hard work surface and press downward against it.

The image opposite shows Jayapala free of its outer casing.

Caution: Gloves are generally worn when handling Jayapala due to croton oil being exuded from the shelled seed.



Bhallataka Preparation

Mix Bhallataka and jaggery in a pestle and mortar.



Kuchala Preparation

Place 100g of Kuchala seed into a course cloth and fold into a pottali bag.

Kuchala will need to be given dola yantra at this point in its purification processing.



Gorvara & Puta Preparation

Scoop a small amount of Gorvara into a plastic cake mould and press the contents down firmly to fill the mould.

Using a raised stone or brick base will make the job of removing the cake easier.



Gorvara & Puta Preparation

Gaja puta after about one hour of burning.

During its 4 hour burning period, this gaja puta reached a temperature of around 960°C

For more information about gaja puta temperature see puta temperature section.


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