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Elixir means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Elixir (of mercury) refers to one of the boons (granted by Aghorī), forming part of the powers granted to one following certain Yoga practices, according to the Brahmayāmala-tantra (or Picumata), an early 7th century Śaiva text consisting of twelve-thousand verses.—Accordingly, [while describing a haṭha-sādhana (foreceful practice)]: “[When the Sādhaka] remains [in the hole] for up to one day, he is freed from all sins. [...] On the eighth day, the Sādhaka sees the shadow of Aghorī. Thus content, she gives [a boon, saying to the Sādhaka], ‘Good, my dear! Choose a boon: either lord of the earth, immortality, levitation, [entry into the] netherworlds, coming and going through the sky, invisibility, the elixir of mercury (rasarasāyaṇa), the wish-fulfilling gem, the [magical] sword, the [seven-league] sandals or the [occult] eye collyrium [...]’ [...]”
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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The Tripods in Daoist Alchemy: Uncovering a Material Source of Immortality < [Volume 13, Issue 9 (2022)]
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXVIII - Elixirs (rasayana) to improve memory and life span
Chapter XXVII - Elixirs (rasayana) for invulnerability to disease
Chapter XXIX - Elixirs (rasayana) for the prevention of death and decay
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 1c - Fruits plucked with the Hand (kara-pracita) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 30 - The therapeutics of Gynecic Disorders (yoni-vyapad-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 10 - The therapeutics of Epilepsy (apasmara-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
History of Science in South Asia
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Transmutations: Rejuvenation, Longevity, and Immortality Practices in South and Inner Asia Introduction < [Special Issue]
Reflections on Rasāyana, Bcud Len and Related Practices in Nyingma (Rnying Ma) Tantric Ritual < [Special Issue]