The Elixir of Life, also known as the Elixir Vitae, is said to be a product or function of the Philosopher’s Stone.
elixir of immortality, is a potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth. This elixir was also said to cure all diseases. Alchemists in various ages and cultures sought the means of formulating the elixir.
"The drink of the immortals is hidden within the waters of the divine fountain, which springs forth in the heart of the wise. He who drinks of this elixir will neither thirst nor hunger, for he shall have all within himself."
- Zosimos of Panopolis
The word elixir was not used until the 7th century A.D. and derives from the Arabic name for miracle substances, "al iksir".
Some view it as a metaphor for the spirit of God (e.g., Jesus's reference to "the Water of Life" or "the Fountain of Life"). "But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." (John 4:14
“Kimia” is from Ancient Greek language and used in old Persian literature, in which it means something that transforms and brings life. Aab-i-Hayat is Persian and means "water of life".10 "Chashma-i-Kausar" (not "hasma") is the "Fountain of Bounty", which Muslims believe to be located in Paradise. As for the Indian names, "Amrit Ras" means "immortality juice", "Maha Ras" means "great juice", and "Soma Ras" means "juice of Soma".
the Philosopher’s Stone creates or contains the Elixir of Life,
a liquid derived from the Philosopher’s Stone, embodying its transformative and regenerative powers. While the Philosopher’s Stone is a "solid" symbol, the Elixir is a more fluid concept, representing the essence of vitality and immortality. It is believed to: Grant immortality or eternal youth. Heal physical and spiritual ailments. Restore the harmony of body, mind, and soul. Thus, the Elixir of Life is considered the manifestation of the Stone’s spiritual and physical power, often viewed as a form of divine medicine.
a liquid distillation of the Stone's power. Recipes for the Elixir frequently describe it as a tincture or liquid created by dissolving or activating the Philosopher’s Stone.
Philosopher’s Stone: Represents the perfected self—the harmonious and divine state of being. Symbolizes the alchemist's mastery of transformation, both material and spiritual. Elixir of Life: Represents the divine essence flowing from the Stone—the realization of eternal life, healing, and cosmic unity. Symbolizes the alchemist’s ability to sustain and radiate divine wisdom and vitality
The Philosopher’s Stone is the source of the Elixir. The Elixir of Life is the fluid essence of the Stone, embodying its powers in a form that heals, rejuvenates, and grants immortality. In essence, the Philosopher’s Stone is the key to the Elixir, and the Elixir of Life is the manifestation of the Stone’s ultimate potential.
The Universal Elixir The Stone is the universal solvent (alkahest) and *universal medicine, capable of healing physical, spiritual, and psychological ailments. It represents the divine spark within matter that, when awakened, can transmute and regenerate both the individual and the cosmos.
"The Elixir is that which transforms imperfection into perfection. It is the hidden fire that restores all things to their divine origin."
- Geber (Jabir ibn Hayyan)
The Universal Elixir, Alkahest, universal solvent
Elixir of Life in Myths
Elixir of Life in Myths
- Gilgamesh is directed by Utnapishtim to find a plant at the bottom of the sea, but he loses it to a serpent before he can use it himself.
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- Amrita, the elixir of life, has been described in Hindu scriptures. In the Puranas, that due to the defeat of the devas at the hands of the asuras, both power-seeking races, the preserver deity Vishnu asked the devas to churn the ocean of milk, so that they may retrieve amrita to empower themselves.