Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Parada Marana (Incineration of Mercury)
This page describes Parada Marana (Incineration of Mercury) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 21 in the book Rasachandamshu (Rasaratna Sangraha) translated into English by M. S. Krishnamurthy. This 19th century book deals with Ayurvedic therapeutics and alchemical processes, belonging the branch of science known as Rasashastra (medicinal alchemy). 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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Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) [by G. D. Jayalakshmi]
Gandhaka (Sulphur) Gandhaka, stands next to Mercury in importance as it cures various diseases internally and externally. It is a yellow solid with no taste and odour. Gandhaka is also considered as an essential agent for the various processes of Mercury such as mardana, dahana, murcchana, jarana, svedana, bandhana and marana. It is believed to impart many desirable properties to Parada and reduce its toxic effects....
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Different kinds of Mercury. Owing to the difference in nature of the. soil of deposit, mercury is of five different kinds, viz., Rasa, Rasendra, Suta, Parada, and Mishraka. Of these Rasa is red, free from all harm, and is the destroyer of senility and diseases. By taking it the inhabitants of Svarga became free from infirmity and early death. Rasendra is free from defects; is black, coarse, and very subtle....
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
The process is to be performed for 14 times leading to the incineration of the gold. Eighth process. Gold leaves are to be rubbed with purified mercury and made into a ball which is to be covered on all sides with powdered lead and then subjected to puta which causes the incineration. Ninth process....
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