Nilagandhi, Nīlagandhi, Nilagamdhi: 2 definitions
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Nilagandhi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraNīlagandhi-māṇikya (नीलगन्धि-माणिक्य):—One of the two variations of the Ruby gem (māṇikya, one of the navaratna, or nine gems), according to the 13th century Rasaprakāśasudhākara (Sanskrit work on Medical Alchemy).
This variation of the Ruby gem is considered dense/deepred & beautiful. It is obtained from the river Gaṅga water, or from its banks, where it has a blue or redish tinge inside, and looks like padmāraga in appearance and shade; hence it is known as the nīlagandhi.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNīlagaṃdhi (ನೀಲಗಂಧಿ):—[noun] a variety of the precious gem ruby.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Gandhi, Nila.
Starts with: Nilagandhika.
Ends with: Anilagamdhi.
Full-text: Manikya.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
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