Rasayanatantra, Rasayana-tantra: 3 definitions
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Rasayanatantra 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)
Rasāyanatantra (रसायनतन्त्र) refers to “geriatrics” and represents one of the eight divisions (aṣṭāṅga) of Āyurveda as divided by Dhanvantari.—Accordingly, Dhanvantari became a pupil of sage Bhāradvāja who taught him Āyurveda and Bheṣakriyā. Later, Dhanvantari is stated to have divided the entire range of Āyurveda into eight divisions (the Aṣṭāṅgas), each division representing a speciality. These specialities are [viz., 7. Rasāyanatantra (geriatrics), ...]. In his turn, he is stated to have imparted the knowledge of these specialities to his pupils.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Rasāyana tantra (रसायन तन्त्र):—Sanskrit compound word which translates to “treatment with chemicals”. Used in Āyurveda and such works.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Rasāyanatantra (रसायनतन्त्र):—[=rasāyana-tantra] [from rasāyana > rasa > ras] n. Name of [work]
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.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Rasayanatantra, Rasāyana-tantra, Rasayana-tantra, Rasāyanatantra; (plurals include: Rasayanatantras, tantras, Rasāyanatantras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
An insight in to rasayana therapy: a conceptual review < [2015, Issue XI November]
Role of rasayana therapy in geriatric disorder < [2016, Issue X October]
Rejuvenating and clarity enhancing effects of special senses with reference to the role of anutaila nasya < [2020, Issue 6, June]
Stress – management : leads from ayurveda < [Volume 23 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2003]
The concept of aging in ayurveda < [Volume 12 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1993]
Immunomodulation in Ayurveda: Rasayanas as Key Immunomodulators < [Volume 19 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1999]
Review on rasayana and nutraceuticals for diabetes management. < [Volume 3, issue 5: September - October 2016]
Rasayana with special reference to nutraceuticals: a comparative study < [Volume 4, issue 1: January - February 2017]
Srisailam's Role in Ayurveda's Medieval Historical Progress < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A critical review on the benefits of shiva gutika rasayana < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
Multidimensional approach of rasayana < [2023: Volume 12, December special issue 22]
Rasayana perspective of hrudayavarana chikitsa < [2020: Volume 9, June issue 6]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 1.5 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 182 < [Volume 9 (1888)]