Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Abhraka Dravana (Liquefication of Mica)
This page describes Abhraka Dravana (Liquefication of Mica) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 35 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Abhraka Dravana (Liquefication of Mica)” according to 23 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Characteristics of Mica (abhra or abhraka). Mica is a great increaser of vitality. It removes from the system an abnormal excess of vayu (air) and pitta (animal heat), and does away with waste. It increases retentive faculties, cures diseases, and increases longevity, energy and strength. It soothes the system, increases appetite, removes phlegm, increases the power of digestion of food, and produces a cooling effect....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Mica (abhra or abhraka)
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [by Bhagyashree Sarma]
In the Vishnudharmottarapurana, [the following] materials are seen to be used to make colours , viz. , kanaka i. e. , gold , rajata i. e. , silver , tamra i. e. , copper , abhrakam [abhraka] i. e. , mica , rajavanta, sindura or hingulaka i. e. , vermilion, trapu i. e. , tin , haritala i. e. , orpiment , sudha i. e. , lime, laksha i. e. , lac , nila i. e. , indigo etc....
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Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
It is also stated: dravanamshoshanam banam tapanam mohanabhidham unmadanam ca kamasya banah panca prakirtitah “The five arrows are dravana (liquefaction), shoshana, tapana, mohana (bewilderment), and unmadana....
Read full contents: Verse 2.23.273
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