Raupya, Raupyā: 20 definitions
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Raupya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Raupy.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Raupya or Rupya refers to “silver”. (see Bhudeb Mookerji and his Rasajalanidhi)
Raupya (रौप्य) or Raupyamūṣā refers to an “crucible for silver” and is a type of mūṣā (crucible) used for smelting metals.—Raupya-mūṣā is a special crucible made of white-earth, medicinal herbs which are white such as Śvetaguñjā (a variety of Abrus precatorus, Linn. having white seeds), Nadyāvarta (Ervatamia divaricata, Linn.) etc. When a calx of silver is made in this crucible it becomes very white in colour. Also see Rasaratnasamuccaya 10.17.
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Raupya (रौप्य) or Raupyapātra refers to a “silver vessel/utensil” (used for food) according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—Different metallic vessels are described in the text. The vessels/utensils that are made of silver (raupya) have the following dietetic effects: cākṣuṣya (improves sight) and pittahṛt and kaphavātahṛt (alleviates aggravation of all three doṣas).
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Raupyā (रौप्या).—A Purāṇically famous river of Ancient India. The holy bath Prasarpaṇa of the hermit Jamadagni is situated on the banks of this river. (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 129, Stanza 7).
1) Raupya (रौप्य) refers to “silver”, mentioned as a charitable gift (dāna), according to the Śivapurāṇa 1.15. Accordingly, “a charitable gift given to a needy person yields the utmost benefit. If it is given after entreaties it yields only half the benefit. [...] Gift of silver (raupya-dāna) is conducive to the increase in the quantity of semen and that of salt is conducive to the happy admixture of the six tastes”.
2) Raupya (रौप्य) or Rupya refers to “silver”, representing the material of the liṅgas of the Viśvedevas and the Vasus, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.12, where the Devas and Viṣṇu requested Viśvakarman for liṅgas for the achievement of the desires of all people:—“[...] at our bidding Viśvakarmā made liṅgas and gave them to the devas according to their status. [...] The Viśvedevas and the Vasus took silver liṅgas (Raupya-liṅga). O sage, the Aśvini devas took the brazen and earthen liṅgas. [...] Thus different kinds of liṅgas were given to them by Viśvakarmā which the devas and the celestial sages worship regularly. After giving the devas the various liṅgas from a desire for their benefit, Viṣṇu explained the mode of worship of Śiva to me, Brahmā”.
3) Raupya (रौप्य) refers to “silver coins”, which is given to the priest in the Prājāpatya ceremony, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] silver coins (raupya) and black gram shall be given as fee to the priest as much as for two Prājāpatya ceremonies. If the devotee cannot afford it he shall give according to his capacity”.
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.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Raupya (रौप्य) refers to “icons made of silver”, as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—The Āgamas prescribe the metals and the results. The icon made of different metals brings different results. The icon made of silvers (raupya) results in obtaining kingdom.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Raupya (रौप्य) refers to a “silver” (watger pot), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 19.94cd-99ab, while describing the ritual that protect the king and his kingdom]—“Then [the Mantrin] should venerate the water pot in order to protect the sleeping king. [The water pot is] made of silver (raupya) and contains herbs, smeared with sandalwood and aloewood, filled with milk and water. He should worship Mṛtyujit with an all-white offering, with rice boiled in milk, guest water, incense, and flowers. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
raupya (रौप्य).—n S Silver.
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raupya (रौप्य).—a S Of silver, relating to silver.
raupya (रौप्य).—n Silver. a Of silver.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Raupya (रौप्य).—a. Made of silver, silver, like silver.
-pyam Silver.
Raupya (रौप्य).—mfn.
(-pyaḥ-pyī-pyaṃ) Silver, of silver. n.
(-pyaṃ) Silver. E. rūpya the same, aṇ pleonasm or aff. of relation.
Raupya (रौप्य).—i. e. rūpya + a, I. adj. 1. Of silver, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 8, 135. 2. Like silver, [Rāmāyaṇa] 3, 48, 12. Ii. n. Silver, [Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, (ed. Burnouf.)] 4, 25, 14.
Raupya (रौप्य).—([feminine] ī) made of silver, silver or silvery.
1) Raupya (रौप्य):—mfn. ([from] rūpya) made of silver or resembling silver, silvery, silver, [Yājñavalkya; Mahābhārata] etc.
2) Raupyā (रौप्या):—[from raupya] f. Name of a place, [Mahābhārata]
3) Raupya (रौप्य):—n. silver, [Gāruḍa-purāṇa]
Raupya (रौप्य):—[(pyaḥ-pyā-pyaṃ) a.] Silver. 1. n. Silver.
[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.
Hindi dictionary
Raupya (रौप्य) [Also spelled raupy]:—(a) silvery, made of silver; (nm) silver.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Raupya (ರೌಪ್ಯ):—[adjective] made of silver.
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Raupya (ರೌಪ್ಯ):—[noun] silver (Ag.).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Raupya (रौप्य):—n. silver; adj. silvery; made of silver;
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)
Starts with: Raupya-tanka, Raupyadana, Raupyadri, Raupyaka, Raupyalinga, Raupyamashaka, Raupyamaya, Raupyamudra, Raupyamusha, Raupyanabha, Raupyapatra, Raupyarukmamaya, Raupyayana, Raupyayani, Raupyayasahiranmaya.
Full-text (+7): Raupyamaya, Raupyamashaka, Raupyanabha, Rupya, Raupya-tanka, Raupyarukmamaya, Raupyamusha, Raupyayana, Raupyaka, Raupyayani, Rajata, Roupya, Raupyapatra, Raupy, Raupyayasahiranmaya, Raupyadana, Rupem, Kutapashtaka, Raupyalinga, Pittahrit.
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Search found 29 books and stories containing Raupya, Raupyā; (plurals include: Raupyas, Raupyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Prameha – a penalty for faulty pattern of life < [2023: Volume 12, February issue 3]
Review on tapyadi lauha < [2019: Volume 8, July issue 8]
Apunarbhava chikitsa of kadar (corn) with agnikarma – a case study < [2023: Volume 12, October issue 17]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 800 < [Marathi-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 698 < [Hindi-Bengali-English Volume 2]
Page 272 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Silver (raupya) < [Chapter II - Metals (2): Raupya (silver)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Pyrite (makshika) < [Chapter II - Uparasa (2): Makshika (pyrites)]
Part 1 - Characteristics of Bimala or Vimala (pyrites with red tints) < [Chapter III - Uparasa (3): Bimala or Vimala (pyrites with red tints)]
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