Topaz: 1 definition
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Topaz 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 LiteratureTopazes (in Sanskrit: Pṣparāga) 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 Topazes (puṣparāga). 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 (+35): Pushparaga, Pitashman, Pitamani, Pitasphatika, Gururatna, Pitarakta, Pushpa, Pitasara, Pushkaraja, Pita, Daivejya, Manjumani, Pushparaja, Navaratna, Phussaraga, Pukharaja, Nayanatton, Gomedapratikasha, Kanakapushparakam, Ketuccilankanam.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Topaz; (plurals include: Topazes). 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 Topaz (pushparaga) < [Chapter XXIV - Gems (14): Pushparaga (topaz)]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXXIV - Tests of topas (puspa-raga) < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter LXVIII - Description of the origin of gems in the treatise on Ratna Pariksa (test of gems) < [Agastya Samhita]
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 5.2 - The ten Merudānas < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 33 - Seven Chambers beginning with Topaz
Chapter 34 - The Region of Śiva and of the guardians of quarters
The Desert < [July – September, 1988]
The Deserts < [October 1987 – March 1989]
The Himalayas < [April – June, 1982]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (f): Puṣparāga (Topaz) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]