Koshthi, Koṣṭhi: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Koshthi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Koṣṭhi can be transliterated into English as Kosthi or Koshthi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraKoṣṭhi (कोष्ठि) is a Sanskit technical term referring to “furnace” (a heating device used for purifications or smelting purposes). The term is used throughout Rasaśāstra literature.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsKoṣṭhī (कोष्ठी):—A heating device
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryKoṣṭhī.—cf. Prakrit koḍhi (LL), a hall. Note: koṣṭhī is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Koshthika, Koshthika-karana, Koshthikri, Koshthila, Koshthinirnaya, Koshthipradipa, Koshthiprakarana keralisammata, Koshthiprakasha, Koshthisaravali, Koshthishlokaprashnaprakara, Koshthiyantra.
Ends with: Kamakoshthi, Kamkoshthi, Prashnakoshthi, Satvapatanakoshthi.
Full-text: Koshthipradipa, Prashnakoshthi, Koshthikri, Koshthiyantra, Pradipa.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.3.32 < [Chapter 3 - Calculation of the Lord’s Horoscope]
Verse 1.3.26 < [Chapter 3 - Calculation of the Lord’s Horoscope]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 7 - Extraction of essence of mica < [Chapter I - Uparasa (1): Abhra or Abhraka (mica)]
Part 4 - Extraction of essence of Makshika < [Chapter II - Uparasa (2): Makshika (pyrites)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Alchemical apparatus (yantra) < [Chapter VI - Laboratory equipment]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
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