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यथोक्तगुणानामामलकानां सहस्रं पिष्टस्वेदनविधिना पयस ऊष्मणा सुस्विन्नमनातपशुष्कमनस्थिचूर्णयेत् । तदामलकसहस्त्रस्वरसपरिपीतं स्थिरापुनर्नवा जीवन्तीनागबलाब्रह्म सुवर्चलामण्डूकपर्णीशतावरीशङ्खपुष्पीपिप्पलीवचाविडङ्गस्वयङ्गतामृताचन्दनागुरुमधुकमधूकपुष्पोत्पलपद्ममालतीयुवतीयूथिकाचूर्णाष्टभागसंयुक्तं पुनर्नागबलासहस्रपलस्वरसपरिपीतमनातपशुष्कं द्विगुणितसर्पिषा क्षौद्रसर्पिषा वा क्षुद्रगुडाकृतिं कृत्वा शुचौ दृढे घृतभाविते कुम्भे भस्मराशेरधः स्थापयेदन्तर्भूमेः पक्षं कृतरक्षाविधानमथर्ववेद विदा, पक्षात्यये चोद्धृत्य कनकरजतताम्रप्रवालकालायस चूर्णाष्टभागसंयुक्तमर्धकर्षवृद्ध्या यथोक्तेन विधिना प्रातः प्रातः प्रयुञ्जानोऽग्निबलमभिसमीक्ष्य, जीर्णे च षष्टिक पयसा ससर्पिष्कमुपसेवमानो यथोक्तान् गुणान् समश्रुत इति ॥ ५८ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :1, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 58", "explanation": "This verse details the preparation of a powerful Rasayana formulation centered around Amalaki.  The process is elaborate, emphasizing the importance of precise steps and ingredient quality.  Let's break down the preparation into stages:\n\n**Stage 1: Amalaki Preparation**\n\n1. **Steaming:** 1000 Amalaki fruits possessing the previously mentioned qualities are steamed using the vapor of milk, similar to the steaming process used for flour paste. This ensures the fruits are softened and their beneficial properties are enhanced.\n2. **Drying and Powdering:** The steamed Amalakis are then dried in the shade, a method that preserves their potency.  Once dried, the seeds are removed, and the fruits are ground into a fine powder.\n3. **First Impregnation:** This Amalaki powder is then impregnated with the fresh juice of another 1000 Amalaki fruits. This step further concentrates the Amalaki's essence within the formulation.\n\n**Stage 2: Herbal Incorporation**\n\n1. **Herbal Powder Blend:** A mixture of powdered herbs is prepared. This blend includes:\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n    * *Described in previous verses*\n\n    This herbal powder mixture is added to the Amalaki powder in a quantity that is one-eighth of the Amalaki powder's weight.\n2. **Second Impregnation:** The combined Amalaki and herbal powder is then impregnated with the juice of 40 kg of Nagabala. This reinforces the rejuvenating properties of the formulation.\n3. **Drying:** The mixture is again dried in the shade, preserving the integrity of the ingredients.\n\n**Stage 3: Final Preparation and Storage**\n\n1. **Bolus Formation:** Ghee, or a mixture of ghee and honey, is added to the dried powder in double the quantity of the powder. The mixture is then shaped into small, easily consumable boluses (Gudika).\n2. **Underground Storage:**  The boluses are placed in a clean, sturdy vessel that has been coated with ghee. This vessel is then buried within a heap of ash underground for two weeks. This unique storage method, known as Putpaka, is believed to enhance the potency of the Rasayana by allowing it to mature and interact with the earth's energies. Protective rituals from the Atharva Veda are performed by experts before burial.\n\n**Stage 4: Post-Storage and Consumption**\n\n1. **Bhasma Incorporation:** After two weeks, the vessel is retrieved.  Bhasmas (calcined powders) of gold, silver, copper, coral, and iron are added to the boluses.  The combined weight of these bhasmas should be one-eighth of the original Amalaki powder weight.\n2. **Dosage:** The Rasayana is consumed every morning, starting with a dose of half a Karsha (approximately 2 grams), gradually increasing as per the prescribed method. The dosage should be adjusted based on the individual's digestive capacity (Agnibala).\n3. **Post-Digestion Diet:** After the Rasayana is digested, Shashtika rice cooked with milk and ghee is recommended. This specific diet supports the assimilation of the Rasayana and further enhances its benefits.\n\nThis meticulous preparation yields a potent Rasayana that promotes longevity and overall well-being."}
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