Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Incineration of Cowries
This page describes Incineration of Cowries which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 64 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 “Incineration of Cowries” 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]
The cowries which do not conform to the description given above are male cowries—they are not easily digested and give rise to an increase of phlegm and animal heat....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Kapardi or Kapardaka (cowri or marine shells)
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
He who would offer cowries to Vishnu on the full-moon day will certainly live in Hari’s abode for as many days as the number of cowries (offered). 15-17. O best of brahmanas, formerly in the city of Karavira lived a cruel and fearful shudra whose name was Kaladvija. Engaged in his own duty, he destroyed the business of his master. Once (when) he died, the fearful messengers of Yama came to take him to Yama’s abode. Having tied him, they took him (to Yama’s abode)....
Read full contents: Chapter 16 - How to Win Favour of Vishnu
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Incineration of Diamonds, irrespective of colour. Feminine diamonds are to be incinerated in the same way as described above. Neuter diamonds are to be incinerated with all the herbs combined, required for the incineration of masculine diamonds of four different colours, as described above. First process. Diamond is to be heated and immersed into the urine of ass....
Read full contents: Part 7 - Incineration of Diamonds, irrespective of colour
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