Significance of Sufficiently roasted
Sufficiently roasted, as described in Rasashastra, refers to two specific processes. First, it denotes the state of Mandura, which is roasted with cow's urine until it achieves the desired consistency. Second, it relates to the conch-shell, which must be heated sufficiently to be transformed into ashes. These processes are essential for preparing the materials in accordance with traditional alchemical practices.
Synonyms: Well-done
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Hindu concept of 'Sufficiently roasted'
In Hinduism, "Sufficiently roasted" signifies the transformation of materials through heating, such as a conch-shell becoming ashes, or Mandura achieving the proper consistency through roasting with cow’s urine, symbolizing purification and readiness for use in rituals.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The state of the conch-shell after it has been heated enough to be reduced to ashes.[1]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) The state of Mandura after being roasted with cow’s urine until it has reached the desired consistency.[2]