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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
Vijaya Jayapala
Bhallataka
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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.
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Dhattura
Preparation

The distinctive flowing
trumpet of the Datura
stromonium variety.

If the trumpet points toward
the skies it signifies a devils
trumpet, a downward
direction indicates an angels
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.
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Gunja Preparation

Remove Gunja from water
and dry under sunlight.
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Khasabeeja
Preparation

Distinctive Khasabeeja
flower head.
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Jayapala
Preparation

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

Mix Bhallataka and jaggery
in a pestle and mortar.
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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.
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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.
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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 960C

For more information about
gaja puta temperature see
puta temperature section.
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Puta Temperature Slide 3
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Sample 01 Mercuric Sulphide (Sri Lankan Government Manufacture)
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