Pumvajra, Puṃvajra, Pum-vajra: 1 definition
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Pumvajra 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-śāstraPuṃvajra (पुंवज्र):—One of the variations of the Diamond (vajra, one of the nine gems (navaratna)), according to the Rasaprakāśasudhākara. It also known by the name Naravajra (नरवज्र). Puṃvajra is that which has eight edges, six angles, eight surfaces and bright shining. It may destroy all the doṣas and is best in all varieties. This variation represents the masculine aspect Diamond.
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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