Maharas Upras Ras and Ranta varg

Maharas Upras Ras and Ranta varg

Ras Shaatra is Bams’s second prof subject. In it, there is varg, which is an essential backbone of Ras, critical parameters, Maharas Upras Ras, and Ranta varg.

Maharas (रस शास्त्र) महारस:

The substances which are useful in enhancing the medicinal values of Parada (mercury) are grouped under Maharasas. Many authors have included many varied substances under the Maharasas. But here Rasaratna Samucchaya classification is followed.

अभ्रवैक्रान्त माक्षिक विमलाद्रिजसस्यकम् ।
चपलो रसकश्चेति ज्ञात्वाऽष्टौ संग्रहेद्रसान् ॥ (र.र.स.२/१)

There are eight 8 different types of maharas defined in ras shastra and are mentioned below:

Upras (रस शास्त्र) उपरस वर्ग: 

After Maharasa, Uparas play a crucial role in the processing of Parada. In the field of Rasashastra, they hold a very high position because, without Uparas, the Marana of Maharasas cannot be performed. They are also very useful in imbibing Dehasiddhi and Lohasiddhi qualities into Parada. 

गन्धाश्मगैरिकासीसकांक्षीताल शिलाञ्जनम् ।
कंकुष्ठं चेत्युपरसाश्चाष्टौ पारद कर्मणि ॥ (र.र.स)

Following are the eight 8 different types of Upras (उपरस) defined in ras shastra:

 Ras (रस शास्त्र)  रस वर्ग: 

There are eight 8 different types of ras describe in ras shastra:

Ratna (रस शास्त्र) रत्न वर्ग: 

There are nine 9 different types of the ratna describe in ras shastra: