Bell-metal: 1 definition
Introduction:
Bell-metal means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)Bell-metal is denoted by the Sanskrit term Kāṃsya and was traditionally used in crafting Hard Cement, which was used as a Material for the Construction of Temples and other buildings, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—The fourth kind of vajralepa is made by the mixture of some metals [like two parts of kāṃsya i.e., bell-metal, etc.]. [...] It is seen that the portions of the metals, suggested in the Bṛhatsaṃhitā are similar as stated in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+94): Kamsya, Asurahva, Ghantashabda, Lohaja, Vidyutpriya, Saurashtraka, Kamsika, Rajariti, Kamsyakara, Ravana, Diptaloha, Saurashtra, Sasthitamrarddha, Kamsem, Tamrarddha, Havanga, Tamrardha, Ritika, Svarnariti, Ghoraghushya.
Relevant text
Search found 44 books and stories containing Bell-metal; (plurals include: metals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Bell-metal (kamsya) < [Chapter IX - Mixed metals (2): Kamsya (bell-metal)]
Part 3 - Copper extracted from Bell-metal < [Chapter XXXIV - Paribhasa (definitions)]
Part 3 - Incineration of Bell-metal < [Chapter IX - Mixed metals (2): Kamsya (bell-metal)]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter IV - Pathology of the diseases of the sclerotic coat < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Chapter LIV - Symptoms and Treatment of Worms (Krimi-roga) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter XXXVII - Origin of nine Grahas < [Canto II - Kaumarabhritya-tantra (pediatrics, gynecology and pregnancy)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 16 - Treatment of Piles (15): Chakradhara rasa < [Chapter V - Piles]
Treatment for fever (150): Saranana rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Treatment for fever (3): Meghanada rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 6.53 < [Section VI - Procedure of going forth as a Wandering Mendicant]
Verse 8.194 < [Section XXXII - Deposits (nikṣepa)]
Verse 5.113 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CI - Propitiation of malignant Planets < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter XCVIII - Gift making and Charity < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter CXXXVI - The Sravana Dvadasi Vratas etc < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Vaisheshika-sutra with Commentary (by Nandalal Sinha)
Sūtra 5.1.15 (Action produced by adṛṣṭa) < [Chapter 1 - Of Voluntary Action]
Sūtra 2.1.7 (Above continued) < [Chapter 1 - Of Earth, Waters, Fire, Air, and Ether]
Related products