Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Qualities of Copper pyrite
This page describes Qualities of Copper pyrite which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 38 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 “Qualities of Copper pyrite” according to 237 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
It is therefore inferior to svarna-makshika in quality Not only does it possess some of the qualities of silver, but it has got some other qualities also on account of its containing some other ingredients. Merits of makshika. Makshika cures all sorts of diseases. It is the soul of mercury, so to speak, is nutritive, and can help the combination of two metals, otherwise difficult to combine....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Pyrite (makshika)
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Then he said to Brahma: “You resort to (i.e. take) this one quality.” Brahma said: 21-22a. O lord, I am not able to hold the quality indicated by you. O god, I shall sustain the Rajas (quality); let Hari resort to the Sattva (quality). This god will hold the remaining quality. Shambhu said: 22b-24. After having taken the qualities, those gods were not able always to hold them....
Read full contents: Chapter 108 - How to Prepare Sacred Ash
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
Comment: repeated references to battles with asuras can, therefore, be interpreted as an allegory: removing thebaser metals from a pyrite ore or quartz, to yield the pure silver and gold-- electrum, Soma, the resplendent, theraja (cf....
Read full contents: Rig Veda 8.25.4
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