Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Gandhaka (Sulphur)
This page describes Gandhaka (Sulphur) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 45 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 “Gandhaka (Sulphur)” according to 17 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Purification of Gandhaka. First process. Gandhaka is to he smelted with cow’s ghee, and immediately filtered through a piece of cloth into a pot, filled with milk, with which it is to be boiled for 24 minutes, and then washed with water. Gandhaka is thus purified and turns into lumps, leaving the particles of stone on the piece of cloth, the poison in the shape of husks being mixed with the ghee which separates itself from the sulphur....
Read full contents: Part 2 - Purification of Gandhaka
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Gandhaka (sulphur) is to be saturated for a hundred times with a solution made of mulaka, ardraka, and chitraka—all burnt into ashes, then, dissolved in cow's urine, and dried each time by being exposed to the intense heat of the sun. Mercury, rubbed with this gandhaka, is competent to swallow gold, etc. The gandhaka, thus prepared, is called a bida....
Read full contents: Part 12 - Mercurial operations (10): Swallowing of metals of Mercury (grasana)
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) [by G. D. Jayalakshmi]
In Rasashastra, Parada is used along with Sulphur in many cases. Mercury helps to enkindle the enzyme system and transforms and regenerates the tissues. It stimulates intelligence and awakens awareness. It should never be used alone, but always in conjunction with Sulphur. 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....
Read full contents: Rasa and Gandhaka—The Base of all Medicines
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