Sapphire: 1 definition
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Sapphire 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: History of Science in South Asia: Making Gems in Indian Alchemical LiteratureSapphires (in Sanskrit: Indranīla) were commonly manufactured in ancient India, using alchemical formulas, as explained according to the Vādakhaṇḍa section of the Rasaratnākara (lit. “jewel mine of mercury”): a 13th century alchemical work in Sanskrit written by Nityanātha.—Verses 1-40 of chapter 19 continues with a series of formulations for creating gems, such as Sapphires (indranīla) and Blue Sapphires (nīlamāṇikya). These formulations stand on their own and do not seem to be integrated into a larger alchemical programme of making mercurial elixirs.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text (+198): Indranila, Nilamani, Shitiratna, Nilashman, Masara, Shanipriya, Trinagrahin, Sauriratna, Sunilaka, Nila, Mahanila, Indanila, Navaratna, Nilaratna, Veluriya, Nilamaya, Harimani, Harinamani, Asitaratna, Shambamani.
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Search found 72 books and stories containing Sapphire; (plurals include: Sapphires). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 5.3.11-12 < [Chapter 3 - Akrūra’s Arrival]
Verse 2.22.4 < [Chapter 22 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXXII - Tests of Sapphires < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter LXXVIII - Test of blood stone < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter XLIII - Description of the rite of investing an image of Vishnu with the holy thread < [Agastya Samhita]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXXI < [Tirtha-yatra Parva]
Section VI < [Pandava-Pravesa Parva]
Section XVI < [Dronabhisheka Parva]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 33 - Seven Chambers beginning with Topaz
Chapter 37 - Description of other inner Apartments in the Royal Chamber
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Sapphire (nila) < [Chapter XVII - Gems (5): Nila (sapphire)]
Part 1 - Characteristics of Bhisma-Mani (a kind of anti-poisonous quartz) < [Chapter XXVI - Gems (16): Bhisma-mani]