Significance of Furnace

The term Furnace has distinct meanings in Vyakarana and Rasashastra. In Vyakarana, it refers to Ashmanta, a heating or cooking appliance often fueled by materials like wood or charcoal. In Rasashastra, Furnace encompasses both a worship item situated outside the lotus diagram and an apparatus for melting metal. This includes various tools and ingredients used in alchemy and metallurgy, such as crucibles, tongs, and vessels made from different materials, highlighting its significance in both practical and spiritual contexts.

Synonyms: Stove, Boiler, Oven

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Hindu concept of 'Furnace'