Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Materials (q): Syamantaka’ 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.
1.2. Materials (q): Syamantaka
There is a Purāṇic belief associated with this gem, where this gem is described as presented by the sun to the king Satrājit. Bhāgavatapurāṇa, Brahmapurāṇa and Brahmāṇḍapurāṇa narrate this legend. This gem is well known for its power to give gold weighing eight Bhāra daily[1].
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
Brahmāṇḍapurāṇa, II.3.71.26,32; Brahmapurāṇa,16.24; Matsyapurāṇa, 45.4; Viṣṇupurāṇa, VI.13.10.70; Brahmavaivartapurāṇa, II.122.25-26