What is alchemy? | Swami Avadhut QnA №24

➡️ SUBSCRIBE to get inspiration and learn more about the Vedic Worldview: 00:07 What is alchemy? 00:44 Difference between alchemistry and chemistry. 01:05 Physics and metaphysics. 01:24 Metaphysics and alchemy are connected with consciousness 01:49 Divinity is present in everyone’s nature 02:13 Alchemy exists for spiritual development 02:31 About main principle of alchemy - Mercury - and why it is forbidden. In this video Swami Avadhut explains basics of spiritual alchemy. On the West alchemy is a form of Western esotericism and is related to Gnosticism, mysticism, and occult knowledge. In vedic culture alchemy was part of vedas, spiritual knowledge. Unlike chemistry which is a gross understanding of physical elements, alchemy is the study of the subtle and spiritual elements that manifest when elements combine. It is related to metaphysics and the understanding that consciousness and matter are intertwi