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Precious metal 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaKnowledge of Precious metals (and stones) refers to one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Rūpyaratnaparīkṣā.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XX < [Arjunabhigamana Parva]
Section XIV < [Arjunabhigamana Parva]
Section XXII < [Arjunabhigamana Parva]
Mahabharata (English Summary) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XX - Vasudeva battles Salva on his car of precious metals < [Arjunabhigamana Parva]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.1. Head Ornaments (a): Kirīṭa < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
1. Materials for Ornaments (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
1.1. Materials (a): Gold < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
47. Description of Navanaivedya-adhikara (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
32. Description of Surya (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 7.29 - The transgressions of the minor vow of limiting possessions < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]