Sapphire: 7 definitions
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Sapphire means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Sapphires (in Sanskrit: Indranīla) were commonly manufactured in ancient India, using alchemical formulas, as explained according to the Vādakhaṇḍa section of the Rasaratnākara (lit. “jewel mine of mercury”): a 13th century alchemical work in Sanskrit written by Nityanātha.—Verses 1-40 of chapter 19 continues with a series of formulations for creating gems, such as Sapphires (indranīla) and Blue Sapphires (nīlamāṇikya). These formulations stand on their own and do not seem to be integrated into a larger alchemical programme of making mercurial elixirs.
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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Full-text (+236): Indranila, Nilamani, Nila, Shitiratna, Masara, Nilashman, Shanipriya, Trinagrahin, Navaratna, Sauriratna, Mahanila, Sunilaka, Nilam, Indanila, Nilama, Nilaratna, Da qing zhu, Tamomani, Lohitanga, Ratna.
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Search found 128 books and stories containing Sapphire, Sapphires; (plurals include: Sapphires, Sapphireses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
4.2. Description of Corundum, Ruby and Sapphire < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
Appendix E - Technical words in the post-Christian era Indian literature
2. Categorisation of Gems (Ratna) < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
Roman Egypt to peninsular India (patterns of trade) (by Sunil Gupta)
1(a).7. Export of Precious Stones from India < [Chapter 3 - Commodities of Trade and Determinants of Exchange]
1(b).1. Import of Gemstones in ancient India < [Chapter 3 - Commodities of Trade and Determinants of Exchange]
2(b). Social and Cultural Determinants of Exchange < [Chapter 3 - Commodities of Trade and Determinants of Exchange]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 33 - Seven Chambers beginning with Topaz
Chapter 37 - Description of other inner Apartments in the Royal Chamber
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 5.3.11-12 < [Chapter 3 - Akrūra’s Arrival]
Verse 2.22.4 < [Chapter 22 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
History of Science in South Asia
Making Gems in Indian Alchemical Literature < [Vol. 11 (2023)]
Tibetan Precious Pills as Therapeutics and Rejuvenating Longevity Tonics < [Special Issue]
The Flame and the Breeze < [Special Issue]