Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Use of Sarjarasa’ of the study on cosmetics, costumes and ornaments of ancient India based on Sanskrit sources. Chapter one deals with cosmetics and methods of enhancing beauty; Chapter two deals with costumes, garments and dresses; Chapter three deals with ornaments for humans and animals. Each chapter deals with their respective materials, types, preparation and trade, as prevalent in ancient Indian society.
1.15. Use of Sarjarasa
Sarjarasa is a resinous substance extracted from Śāla tree (Shorea robusta), which was used as incense. Rālā, Vṛkadhūpa, Bahurūpa, Yakṣadhūpa and Sarvarasa are some other names of Sarjarasa listed in Amarakośa[1].
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
II.6.128