Alchemy and Metallic Medicines in Ayurveda
author: Vaidya Bhagwan Dash
edition: 2003, Concept Publishing Company
pages: 236
ISBN-10: 8170220777
ISBN-13: 9788170220770
Topic: Rasashastra
Chapter VII - Gems and Jewels
This page describes Gems and Jewels which is the seventh chapter (adhyaya) located on 144 in the book Alchemy and Metallic Medicines in Ayurveda composed by Vaidya Bhagwan Dash. This book exposes the utility of metals and minerals with regards to Ayurveda and Rasashastra (Medicinal alchemy), treating on its origin, history and development, as well as mercury, Ayurvedic recipes and more. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Gems and Jewels” according to 212 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
The Suras then shared those precious gems (among themselves) and became enjoyers of excellent jewels. Narada gave the (Kaustubha) jewel, Padma (Lakshmi), the Sharnga bow and the Pancajanya conch to Vishnu. 25-28. To the Sun-god, he gave the seven-faced horse, the horse that arose from the ocean. He gave over Airavata, the excellent elephant, to Vasava (Indra). He gave Piyusha (Amrita) to the groups of heaven-dwellers and the Moon to Shambhu....
Read full contents: Chapter 44 - The Greatness of the Name Padmavati
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
decked with) many gems. He washed his feet resembling fresh lotuses with auspicious water; worshipped the descendant of Yadu with a (respectful offering called) madhuparka; properly honoured him with (i. e. by giving him) divine garments and ornaments; he gave him, of unlimited lustre, as his wife, his daughter endowed with beauty, named Jambavati, a gem among girls. He also gave him the great gem called Syamantaka, along with other gems....
Read full contents: Chapter 249 - Krishna’s other Marriages
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) [by G.V. Tagare]
They sing and sail about in boats rendered beautiful by means of gems and jewels. At every step they recite instances of the great munificence and exalted state of the empress. They steadily drink wine in goblets of rubies. In every boat there is a jewel-studded abode of fascinating features where they live. 21b-23. Some boats are made and beautified by gold, O sage, some are made of gems and precious stones. Some boats are in the shape of sharks and crocodiles....
Read full contents: Chapter 35 - The preparation of materials of worship in Mahapadmatavi
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[Alchemy and Metallic Medicines in Ayurveda: index]
[About the Author (Vaidya Bhagwan Dash)]
[Preface]
[Introduction]
[Introduction (2): Superiority of Mineral Drugs]
[Introduction (3): Distinctive Features]
[Introduction (4): Purpose of processing]