Significance of Fourth process
The Fourth process in Rasashastra encompasses multiple methods for purifying and preparing various substances for medicinal applications. Key techniques include the purification of mica through heating and immersion in milk, and the combination of purified gold leaves with haritala, which is subjected to heating. Additional methods involve the treatment of mercury with herbs and specific juices, highlighting the intricate processes involved in achieving the desired medicinal products. Overall, the Fourth process emphasizes the meticulous practices essential to ancient alchemical traditions.
Synonyms: Fourth stage
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Hindu concept of 'Fourth process'
The Fourth process in Hinduism involves combining purified gold leaves with haritala and heating them to create a medicinal product, highlighting traditional alchemical practices in ancient Indian spirituality and medicine.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) A purification step that utilizes sulphur and puta to eliminate vomiting and giddiness from Tuttha.[1] (2) The extraction method involving rubbing mica with a mixture of ingredients such as molasses and guggulu, and heating them in a kosthi-yantra to obtain the essence.[2] (3) A process involving the purification of Bimala and other metals by boiling them with the juice of lime fruit or meshashrihgi.[3] (4) Another method for purifying mica that includes heating, immersion in milk, and treatment with tanduliyaka juice.[4] (5) A method to eliminate impurities from shilajatu involving dissolution in iron pots with mixtures of juices and filtered solutions, aided by sunlight.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) The method where gold is purified using burnt mud and salt after bhavana with mud and juice of matulunga.[6] (2) A process combining mercury and sulphur with the target metal to achieve incineration through specific heating methods.[7] (3) Iron sheets are smeared with hingula and subjected to multiple acts of gajaputa for enhanced incineration.[8] (4) The final process described for incinerating Vaikranta, requiring it to be heated and immersed in horse urine for 21 times.[9] (5) A method involving the use of ram's horn, snake’s bone, and other materials, to create a lump that holds the diamond during incineration.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) A method that involves creating crucibles and boiling mercury with other materials for restraint.[11] (2) Involves rubbing mercury with sour vegetable juice, sealing it in a bottle, and boiling it inside a Damaru Yantra for seven days, followed by another boiling after cooling.[12] (3) The final method where mercury is combined with various herbs and prepared in a coated cloth before further boiling.[13]