Pushpi, Puṣpī, Puṣpi: 1 definition
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Pushpi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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 terms Puṣpī and Puṣpi can be transliterated into English as Puspi or Pushpi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraPuṣpī (पुष्पी).—The name of a plant, possibly identified with Pandanus odoratissimus. It is used in various alchemical processess related to mercury (rasa or liṅga), according to the Rasārṇavakalpa (11th-century work dealing with Rasaśāstra).
Rasashastra (रसशास्त्र, rasaśāstra) is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.
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Starts with: Pushpika, Pushpin, Pushpini, Pushpisu, Pushpita, Pushpitagra, Pushpitaka, Pushpitaksha, Pushpitakshitva, Pushpitapalashapratima, Pushpite.
Ends with (+106): Adhahpushpi, Adhapushpi, Andakotarapushpi, Andhapushpi, Antahkotarapushpi, Antahkotharapushpi, Antakotarapushpi, Apangakpushpi, Araktapushpi, Arkapushpi, Arunapushpi, Avakapushpi, Avakpushpi, Bahupushpi, Balapushpi, Brahmapushpi, Brihatapushpi, Brihatpushpi, Chitrapushpi, Chorapushpi.
Full-text (+102): Pratyakpushpi, Adhahpushpi, Toyapushpi, Balapushpi, Durgapushpi, Parvapushpi, Dalapushpa, Kadambapushpi, Corapushpi, Dronapushpi, Avakapushpi, Corapushpika, Dhatripushpika, Dalapushpi, Shakrapushpi, Dhatupushpi, Madyapushpi, Hiranyapushpi, Krishnapushpi, Nil-pushpi.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Pushpi, Puṣpī, Puspi, Puṣpi; (plurals include: Pushpis, Puṣpīs, Puspis, Puṣpis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 8.13.95 < [Chapter 13 - A Thousand Names of Lord Balarāma]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 50 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (22): Sarvarogya rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.147 < [Section XVII - Expiation for the Sin of taking Forbidden Food]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 24 - Usage of poisons < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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