Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Parada sevana (Intake of Mercurial medicaments)
This page describes Parada sevana (Intake of Mercurial medicaments) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 27 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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The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha [by E. B. Cowell]
The Raseshvara or Mercurial System. Other Maheshvaras there are who, while they hold the identity of self with God, insist upon the tenet that the liberation in this life taught in all the systems depends upon the stability of the bodily frame, and therefore celebrate the virtues of mercury or quicksilver as a means of strengthening the system. Mercury is called parada, because it is a means of conveyance beyond the series of transmigratory states....
Read full contents: Chapter IX - The Raseshvara or Mercurial System
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
gathapatim medhapatim rudram jalashabheshajam | tac chamyoh sumnam imahe || English translation: “We ask the felicity of Shamyu, from Rudra, the encourager of hymns, the protector of sacrifices, possessed of medicaments that confer delight. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya Shamyu is the son of Brihaspati. ja = one born;Lasha = happiness;Jalashabheshajam = he who has medicament conferring delight; cf....
Read full contents: Rig Veda 1.43.4
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) [by G. D. Jayalakshmi]
Mercury, known as Parada is one among them. According to references available in Rasashastra classical texts, initially Parada was used for lohavada (a process of converting lower metals in to higher one); but as time passed, its use for dehavada (treating diseases) was brought into medicine and was successfully used. Thus evolved its use in the treatment of diseases. In Rasashastra, Parada is used along with Sulphur in many cases....
Read full contents: Rasa and Gandhaka—The Base of all Medicines
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