Significance of Meshashringi
Meshashringi is identified in the Purana as an herb used in charms. In Rasashastra, it serves multiple roles: as an ingredient in the paste that coats diamonds during incineration, as part of a mixture with mercury in a specific process, and in a decoction for purification alongside other components like karkata-shringi and lime juice. This highlights the significance of Meshashringi in both mystical and practical applications within traditional practices.
Synonyms: Gymnema sylvestre
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Hindu concept of 'Meshashringi'
In Hinduism, Meshashringi may symbolize a multifaceted herb utilized in purification processes, diamond incineration, mercury paste creation, and charms, highlighting its diverse applications and significance in rituals and alchemical practices.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) An herb listed among the ingredients in the fourth process for making the paste with mercury.[1]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) An ingredient used in the paste that coats the diamond, contributing to the incineration process.[2]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Another type of decoction used in the purification process along with karkata-shringi and lime juice.[3]