Significance of Sixth process
The Sixth process in Rasashastra encompasses multiple purification techniques involving various substances and methods. It includes immersing heated iron multiple times in a solution for incineration, preparing haritala using juice from kanya to treat leprosy, purifying shilajatu with kshara, amla, and cow's urine, and applying mercury and sulphur to gold leaves. Additionally, it involves using solutions of lemon juice and salt for heated iron and exposing materials to intense sunlight with specific decoctions, showcasing diverse approaches in purification and preparation.
Synonyms: Sixth stage
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Hindu concept of 'Sixth process'
The Sixth process in Hinduism involves a unique purification method utilizing multiple substances such as oil and butter-milk, by melting and immersing items multiple times to achieve complete purification.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A detailed procedure of rubbing purified copper and mercury with lime juice and then heating them to create ashes that can cure various diseases.[1] (2) Gold purification that involves coating with pancha-mrittika and bhavana, followed by heating.[2] (3) The repeated application of mercury and sulphur to purified gold leaves combined with specific juices and heat treatment.[3] (4) Heating iron red hot and immersing several times in a solution of lemon juice, salt, and cinnabar for incineration.[4] (5) A method involving the blood of bugs and manas-shila, treated similarly for incineration purposes.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) The final method of purification, which involves exposing Bimala to intense sun heat while using decoctions of karkata-shringi, mesha-shringi, and lime juice.[6] (2) The act of purifying shilajatu using a solution of kshara and amla in addition to cow's urine, followed by filtration.[7] (3) The sixth process describes the preparation of haritala using juice of kanya, which is then heated to cure leprosy.[8] (4) Combining haritala with various substances like laksha, raji, and others, and using Patala-yantra to extract its essence.[9]