Vajradravani, Vajradrāvanī, Vajra-dravani: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Indian Journal of History of Science, 31(4), 1996: MūṣāvijñānaVajradrāvanī (वज्रद्रावनी) or Vajradrāvanīmūṣā refers to an “diamond-melting crucible” and is a type of mūṣā (crucible) used for smelting metals.—Vajradrāvanī-mūṣā was made of very fine earth obtained from lakes, earthworm or cochineal essence, burnt chaff moistened in buffalo-milk. This could stand high temperatures and it is said that even diamonds could be melted in such a crucible. Also see the Rasaratnasamuccaya 10.12.
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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Partial matches: Dravani, Vajra.
Starts with: Vajradravanimusha.
Full-text: Vajradravanimusha.
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