Precious stone: 7 definitions
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Precious stone means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, 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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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Knowledge of Precious stones (and metals) 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.
India history and geography
Precious stones and Gems were traded under the cloth using hand-signs, according to ancient Indian trading traditions, as was vividly depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—[...] In the trade of precious stones and gems, it was customary not to utter the value loudly by word of mouth but through a piece of cloth or a scarf on the jewels and pearls to be sold and then the buyer and seller put their hands under the cloth, both of them negotiating by means of some signs conveyed through the fingers of the hands. It is also stated that after taking other goods in exchange and before leaving the place the foreign merchant makes some charitable gifts to the local religious teachers and establishments. [...]
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 (+589): Ratna, Vaidurya, Mani, Kshirasphatika, Sasyaka, Sphatika, Padmaraga, Upala, Suryakanta, Mahashman, Ratnapariksha, Ji bao, Vidruma, Candrakanta, Ji zhu, Pushya, Nilamanikhacita, Rohita, Narayanasanghatabala, Katipaya.
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Search found 244 books and stories containing Precious stone, Precious stones, The precious stone; (plurals include: Precious stones, Precious stoneses, The precious stones). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 161 - The Story of Mahākāla Upāsaka < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Verse 204 - The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala < [Chapter 15 - Sukha Vagga (Happiness)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Areview article on suryakanta mani < [2021: Volume 10, March issue 3]
Pharmaceutical co-crystal < [2020: Volume 9, October issue 12]
Pharmaceutical Cocrystals: Evaluation Parameters and Methods Review < [2022: Volume 11, January issue 1]
The Tyrian King in MT and LXX Ezekiel 28:12b–15 < [Volume 12, Issue 2 (2021)]
Between Scriptura et Pictura < [Volume 15, Issue 2 (2024)]
Pure or Noble Materials for Jewish Ritual Vessels < [Volume 15, Issue 3 (2024)]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 1 - Country of Sang-kia-lo (Simhala) < [Book XI - Twenty-three Countries]
Chapter 9 - Country of U-ch’a (Udra) < [Book X - Seventeen Countries]
Chapter 18 - Commercial Transactions in India < [Book II - Three Countries]
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
30. Herbs and Jewels < [Chapter 3 - Social Conditions]
2. The Science and Use of Jewels < [Chapter 4 - Economic Conditions]
Roman Egypt to peninsular India (patterns of trade) (by Sunil Gupta)
1(a).6. Export of Semi-precious Stones < [Chapter 3 - Commodities of Trade and Determinants of Exchange]
1(c). Conclusion (of Indian and Roman export-commodities) < [Chapter 3 - Commodities of Trade and Determinants of Exchange]
1.1. Western India: Spatial Analyses of Trade Routes < [Chapter 5 - Archaeology of Roman Maritime Commerce]