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Shellac 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaShellac is known by the Sanskrit term Jatu and represents one of the ingredients of the Aṣṭabandha type of Mortar (used for fixing together the Liṅga to its Pedestal), as discussed in the Ajitāgama and Rauravāgama.—(Original source: Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens).—The aṣṭabandha or “mortar with eight ingredients” is well known but its method of preparation and the nature of the eight components sometimes vary slightly from one text to another. The ingredients of aṣṭabandha are as follows according to the Ajita-āgama (18.216-218): shellac (jatu) (in French: de la gomme laque), hematite, beeswax, sarja resin, agalloch / agarwood resin, molasses, sesame oil and limestone powder; these different products must be mixed and cooked so as to obtain a fluid substance to which an equal quantity of sarja resin , limestone powder and lime as well as buffalo butter will then be added.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+21): Laha, Capada, Sarja, Alatigegal, Alaktakacchavi, Kaddiyaragu, Kadiyaragu, Kolarakku, Bannigegalu, Jaturasa, Kemparagu, Alaktaka, Alatage, Laksha, Jantu, Javaka, Lakh, Arakkam, Lakha, Guggulu.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A review on laccifer lacca < [2018: Volume 7, May special issue 10]
A review on enteric coated tablet < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]
Review of natural polymers as binders in pharmaceutical applications < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
Appendix B (2) - Technical terms in the other Vedic literatures
8. Potteries and other Inorganic Materials < [Chapter 3 - Minerals and Metals in the Vedic literature after Rigveda]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Indian influences in the Philippines (by Juan R. Francisco)
Sanskrit names of Plants in Filipino language < [Chapter 1 - Sanskrit in the Philippine languages]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Shilajatu or Shilajit (bitumen) < [Chapter IV - Uparasa (4): Shilajatu or Shilajit (bitumen)]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
What Does A Bhikkhu Possess? < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]