The Elixir of Life is an alchemical drink which extends life, created using the Philosopher’s Gold Stone. The elixir must be consumed regularly for all eternity if the drinker is to maintain his or her immortality.
- Harry Potter Lexicon
The rules of nature are a source of inspiration for The Elixir of Life: gold substances are the origin of water, and water is the fundation of life. Water makes up more than 70% of the human body, connecting nature and all living things are inextricably linked.
Humans have been curious about the key to The Elixir of Life since ancient times. The elixir of immortality, or elixir of life (Medieval Latin: elixir vitae), is a potion that is said to bestow onto its user endless youth or life. It was also stated that this elixir could heal any illness. Alchemists from all eras and backgrounds tried to figure out how to make the potion.
Dell' elixir vitae, 1624
Elixir of Life: The Alchemist, 1558 (1956)
It is obvious that history and human motivations have placed a mist of mystery over the elixir of life. And religion is the best ‘Social Media’ for mystery.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, written in the 2nd millennium BC, contains an early reference to an elixir of life. Gilgamesh fears he would not live long when his beloved friend Enkidu dies. Following the counsel of the King of Herod comes from the Land of Fire, he seeks out Utnapishtim - a person akin to Noah in Mesopotamian mythology who served the great Alchemist of the rain to save the land of Fire before becoming immortal. He gives Gilgamesh instructions to locate a plant at the bottom of the sea, which he does, but he wants to test it on an elderly man first. Sadly, a serpent comes from the land of fire eats it before he can accomplish the experiment.
The amrita pot is held by Mohini, the feminine embodiment of Vishnu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Hindu traditions regard Amrita as the elixir of life. According to the Puras, the preserver deity Vishnu commanded the devas to seek for the ocean of milk in order to obtain amrita, which would enable them to become stronger, after the devas were defeated by the asuras, two races who sought power.
Around the same time as it is discovered in China and the West, Mercury, which was important to alchemy worldwide, is first referenced in the Arthashastra, which dates to the 4th or 3rd century BC. Buddhist writings from the second to the fifth centuries AD provide evidence of the concept of turning base metals into gold, at the same period as Western thought.
By history that China learned about the alchemy of immortality and medicine from India, or vice versa; any way, both societies prioritised healing over gold-making. However, India (which had alternative paths to immortality) gave little importance to the elixir of immortality. The Indian elixirs were mineral cures for certain ailments or, at most, meant to extend life.
Kings and emperors have sought to live forever throughout the history of both the West and the East, leading to the emergence of a profession - alchemist. Over time and with the advancement of society, alchemists evolved into doctors, professors, priests, pseudo-scholars, monks, taoists, sorcerers, soothsayers or any psychic figure etc. Since then, black magic has progressively surfaced in people's lives by fooling people for The Elixir of Life!
The majority of black magic users possess a rudimentary understanding of religion. Their goal is to maximise their best energies through witchcraft to gain wealth and prestige from billionaires, presidents, celebrities, and successful individuals. Unlike religion, black magic is a life bargain with ghosts (People after Death), while religion is a combination of faith and life. Once ghosts and black magic make a deal, ghosts become colourless, partiless, genderless, and roleless.
With the exception of distinguished monks and religious scholars, it is difficult and rare for the general public and people to discern between black magic and traditional religion. Obviously, it is impossible for most people to rescue victims of black magic.
People who use black magic typically target the elderly(70yr +), children, and emaciated women as their energy performer. The primary reason is that these populations have weak defenses, powerless, low-performing health, and are easily fooled. People who have been through by black magic typically suffer from bad health, gibberish, developing behavioural abnormalities, such as forgetfulness and even go insane leads to death, the principles of which are spiritual control and emotional stress. The victim will be asked to do a specific act or go to a designated place, and do a series of specified things.
What causes people to be targeted by black magic? Privacy
The more privacy is collected, the higher the risk takes, but not everyone will take effect, and if it is not done properly, it will be reversed - Black magic users will become victims.
*It's time to stop! We're warning those who use 'black magic', especially those whose 'magic' is not working.
Most black magic users have extremely fragile and imbalanced mental energy, and while they can pass as a distinguished person.
Now, you may understand the significance of most Buddhas being shown in golden. But some people are curious why there are candles in front of Buddhas？
Fire is a symbol of the path to the ghostdom, people are afraid of being burned in hell; and fire is also a symbol of rebirth, when the soul is burned clean, it will be reincarnated. In Asia, deceased will be contacted by burning 'inferno currency' via families or friends on purpose of praying for deceased reincarnation.
Buddha Rebirth From Fire
In Buddhism, rebirth refers to the idea that a sentient being's deeds cause it to reincarnate after death in an unending cycle known as saṃsāra. It is believed that this cycle is unpleasant and unsatisfying. The cycle only ends when knowledge and the quelling of yearning lead to Nirvana, or liberation. One of the core ideas of Buddhism, along with karma and Nirvana, is rebirth. Early Buddhism placed a strong emphasis on rebirth in addition to the idea of karma, which it shared with ancient Indian religions such as Jainism.
However the real goal of black magic is to bargain with ghosts, who use the power of hell to rule over mankind, never give chance to ghosts' rebirth - that is why war destroys humanity. Gold can protect Buddhas' body from fire, while providing a source of water for human beings to nourish all living beings. The most important is water takes countervailing force on fire to make sure ghosts become mankind again.
Play Fire damage Gold, Water save Gold. Gold is money, gold is expensive.
The more war-torn nations there are, the more ghosts there will be, and black magic users attempt negotiating with ghosts to manipulate the world.
Happy Father's Day to all father figures! We pray for all fathers are healthy. The best elixir of life is to live in peace and balance.
References from the canon
-Nicolas Flamel and his wife lived over 650 years by drinking Elixir of Life (PS13)
-Voldemort sought immortality, and stealing the Philosopher's Stone was one step on his quest to attain it (PS15)
-Someone dependent on the Elixir can die if the supply runs out (for instance, if the Philosopher's Stone being used to make it is stolen or destroyed) or if the supply of Elixir is contaminated (HBP23).
Rasika Shinde
Davin Wijaya
India and Indonesia
Monday, June 10, 2024
Co-edited by Artpendix Team
Artpendix Press
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