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Alchemist means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
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Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Alchemists in ancient India were known as Dhātuvādins and were involved in the “art of making artificial gold” (Dhātuvāda) representing one of Siddhis (powers) practiced in ancient India, as mentioned in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 191.28-32: We get some details about Dhātuvāda (p. 195), i.e., the art of making artificial gold, being practised in a secluded part of the Vindhya forest. [...] It is said that the assembled Dhātuvādins or alchemists were failing in their attempt. Prince Kuvalayacandra tried his own knowledge and succeeded in the making of gold. It appears that one of the epithets of the Dhātuvādins was Narendra, meaning a master of charms or antidotes. The word is also used in this sense in classical Sanskrit literature. Dhātuvāda is also called Narendrakalā (Ṇariṃdakalā, 197.16).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Full-text (+6): Rasayana, Kimayagara, Siddharasa, Varttikendra, Rasajna, Kimiya, Iracavati, Rasayanika, Rasasiddha, Vadin, Gandhaka, Dhatuvadin, Dhatu, Artificial gold, Cittar, Nagarjuna, Vyalipa, Narendrakala, Khecari, Siddhar.
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The Poet < [January - March 1974]
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Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) (by Arpana Devi)
5.9. The Alchemist (dhātuvādī) < [Chapter 5 - Kṣemendra’s objectives of Satire]
5.2. The Guru and his Devotees < [Chapter 5 - Kṣemendra’s objectives of Satire]
3. Rasa or the sentiment < [Chapter 4 - Literary study of the Three Satirical Works]
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Chapter VI < [Part I]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
3.2.3. Psychic Power of Consciousness (Cittiddhipāda or Citta) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
13. Various Types of Profession < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
4. Economic Condition < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
Sūtra 3.15 < [Book III - Vibhūti-pāda]