Gandhavada, Gandhavāda, Gandha-vada: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Gandhavāda (गन्धवाद) refers to the “lore of perfumery”, according to the Vādakhaṇḍa section of the Rasaratnākara (lit. “jewel mine of mercury”): a 13th century alchemical work in Sanskrit written by Nityanātha.—Accordingly, “In the world of rebirth, very abundant wealth is indeed the most excellent thing, producing all pleasures; that is to be attained by lords of Sādhakas. According to the method from the mouth of the teacher, specifically the manufacture of jewels, etc., and the auspicious lore of perfumery (gandhavāda) is related here for the purpose of attaining it. For, having understood everything, those various things are easily attained, being in the direct experience [and] purifying for wise ones”.
Gandha-Shastra (science of cosmetics, skin care, etc.)
Gandhavāda (गन्धवाद) is the name of a 16th century Sanskrit text dealing with the Gandhaśāstra (“science of cosmetics and perfumery”).—The manuscripts exists in the Raddi Collection of the Bhandarkar O. R. Institute, Poona. The manuscript contains two treatises viz. (1) the Gandhasāra and the Gandhavāda with Bhāṣā commentary (in Marathi). The manuscript itself appears to be about 200 years old, judging by the condition of the paper on which it is written and also its script. The Marathi commentary is useful linguistically because it gives us the vernacular equivalents for some of the Sanskrit terms in the text of the Gandhavāda.
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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Studies in Indian Cultural History (by P. K. Gode)
Part 5 - A Critical Analysis of a Rare Manuscript of Gandhavada < [Section 1 - Gandha-Śāstra (science of cosmetics and perfumery)]
Part 10 - Some recipes about Perfumes and Cosmetics in the Rasaratnakara < [Section 1 - Gandha-Śāstra (science of cosmetics and perfumery)]
Part 7 - The campaka oil and its Manufacture < [Section 1 - Gandha-Śāstra (science of cosmetics and perfumery)]
Studies in Indian Literary History (by P. K. Gode)
45. Studies in the History of Indian Cosmetics of a rare and Perfumery < [Volume 1 (1945)]
1. The Gandhasara of Gangadhara < [Volume 3 (1956)]
Subject-Index (of third volume) < [Volume 3 (1956)]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.11. Pharmaceutical use of Incense < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
1.4. Use of Ambara < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]