Rasasiddha, Rasa-siddha: 9 definitions
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Rasasiddha 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramRasasiddha (रससिद्ध) refers to the “50 attendants”, associated with Kāmarūpa, one of the sacred seats (pīṭha), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—The Kumārikākhaṇḍa displays most of the many new developments that took place after the revelation of the Kubjikāmatatantra including those concerning the sacred seats. [...] Although the seats are the same five described in the Kubjikāmatatantra and its expansions, their contents [i.e., the Rasasiddhas] and the beings who inhabit them are quite different.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryRasasiddha (रससिद्ध).—a.
1) accomplished in poetry, conversant with sentiments; जयन्ति ते सुकृतिनो रससिद्धाः कवीश्वराः (jayanti te sukṛtino rasasiddhāḥ kavīśvarāḥ) Bhartṛhari 2.24.
2) skilled in alchemy.
Rasasiddha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms rasa and siddha (सिद्ध).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryRasasiddha (रससिद्ध).—m.
(-ddhaḥ) An alchemist, an adept: see the next. E. rasa mercury, siddha accomplished.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Rasasiddha (रससिद्ध):—[=rasa-siddha] [from rasa > ras] mfn. brought to perfection by means of quicksilver, skilled in alchemy, [Rājataraṅgiṇī; Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
2) [v.s. ...] conversant with the poetical Rasas, accomplished in poetry, [Bhartṛhari]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryRasasiddha (रससिद्ध):—[rasa-siddha] (ddhaḥ) 1. m. An alchymist.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRasasiddha (ರಸಸಿದ್ಧ):—[noun] = ರಸವಾದಿ [rasavadi].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryRasasiddha (रससिद्ध):—adj. successful in the evocation of a ras (रस [rasa] );
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Siddha, Rasa, Raca.
Starts with: Rasasiddhantasagara, Rasasiddhantasamgraha.
Full-text: Samsiddharasa, Kankanavarsha, Siddharasa, Cankuna, Siddha.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Materials (a): Gold < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 5 - Chemists of the Metallic School: Adima < [A Brief History of Indian Chemistry and Medicine]
I am Quits with You < [Oct-Dec 1971]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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