Sasyaka, Shasyaka: 10 definitions
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Sasyaka 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: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraSasyaka (सस्यक, “copper sulphate ore, blue vitriol”):—One of the eight mahārasa (‘superior minerals’), according to the Rasaprakāśasudhākara: a 13th century Sanskrit book on Indian alchemy, or, Rasaśāstra.
Source: Indian Journal of History of Science: Rasaprakāśa-sudhākara, chapter 4-5Sasyaka or Tuttha (‘copper sulphate’):—That which is blue in colour, possess marakata-mani (emerald) like shade and associated with tejas (brightness) is considered as superior Sasyaka. As it was mixed with viṣa anda mṛta at the time of origin hence its properties are more than viṣa, just like asūdhā which when associated with viṣa becomes more potent in properties than the plain sūdhā. It can pacify tridoṣas, checks viṣa-prabhāva, destroys gudaśūla, amlapitta and vibandha (constipation). And acts as best Rasāyana. Mayura-tuttha produces vomiting and purgation, destroys svitrakuṣṭha and also all the diseases.
Mythological Origin:—‘Garuḍa’ (a heaven bird) has drunken hālāhala poison and amṛta (nectar) simultaniously and vomited immediately. This vomited poison associated with sudhā (nectar) on marakata mountain when turned solid in due course oftime became known as Sasyaka.
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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraSasyaka (सस्यक) refers to a species of precious stone coloured like the inner fruit of a coconut (perhaps an opal), according the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 7), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “When Mercury should disappear, the chief towns in the land will be besieged by enemies, but when he reappears the siege will be raised. According to some writers, the latter occurs only when Mercury reappears as an evening star; and learned writers also say that the chief rulers will also get an accession of territories. If Mercury should be of the colour of gold or of a parrot or if he should resemble the hue of the Sasyaka gem, or if his disc should appear glossy or big in size, mankind will be happy; but if otherwise, they will be afflicted with miseries”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySasyaka (सस्यक).—a. Possessed of good qualities, meritorious.
-kaḥ 1 A sword.
2) A weapon.
3) A kind of precious stone .
4) The inner part of a cocoanut; L. D. B.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySasyaka (सस्यक).—m.
(-kaḥ) 1. A sort of precious stone, described as of the colour of the inner fruit of the cocoanut. 2. A sword. f.
(-kā) Adj. Possessed of good qualities. E. kan added to the last.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySasyaka (सस्यक).—[sasya + ka], I. adj. Possessed of all good qualities. Ii. n. 1. A sort of precious stone. 2. A sword.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Śasyaka (शस्यक):—[from śas] n. powder (= cūrṇa), [Rāmāyaṇa] ([Scholiast or Commentator])
2) [v.s. ...] [varia lectio] for sasyaka q.v.
3) Sasyaka (सस्यक):—[from sasya] mfn. possessed of good qualities, perfect in its kind, [Kāśikā-vṛtti on Pāṇini 5-2, 68]
4) [v.s. ...] m. a sword, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] m. n. a kind of precious stone, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionarySasyaka (सस्यक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. A sort of precious stone; a sword.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Sasyaka (सस्यक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Sāsaga.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Starts with: Sasyakala, Sasyakalpa.
Full-text: Sasaga, Maharasa, Tapija, Tuttha, Shuka, Shashiputra, Snigdhamurti, Alaghu, Hemakanti, Shukavarna, Mani.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Sasyaka, Shasyaka, Śasyaka; (plurals include: Sasyakas, Shasyakas, Śasyakas). 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 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 4 - Characteristics of Sasyaka (blue stone, found in nature) < [Chapter V - Uparasa (5-6): Tuttha and Sasyaka (copper sulphate)]
Part 5 - Purification of sasyaka < [Chapter V - Uparasa (5-6): Tuttha and Sasyaka (copper sulphate)]
Part 7 - How to remedy the evil effects of impure tutthaka and sasyaka < [Chapter V - Uparasa (5-6): Tuttha and Sasyaka (copper sulphate)]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Drawing of a hexagonal lotus diagram < [Chapter II - Initiation of Disciple]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (r): Various other Precious Gems < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 13 - Treatment of Piles (12): Trailokya-tilaka rasa < [Chapter V - Piles]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 12 - Conducting Mining Operations and Manufacture < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 11 - Examination of Gems that are to be entered into the Treasury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
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