Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Qualities and uses of Lapis lazuli
This page describes Qualities and uses of Lapis lazuli which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 69 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 and uses of Lapis lazuli” according to 244 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Gems fit for use. Only gems of excellent qualities should be used in mercurial preparations, in medicines meant to cure and prevent diseases and senile decay, in making gifts to objects of charity (such as priests, astrologers, etc), in being used by one’s own self as an article of jewellery conducive to health and happiness, and in making offerings to God. Gems of inferior quality are abortive for each of these purposes. Defects found in gems in general....
Read full contents: Introduction to Gems (ratna)
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Rotundity, whiteness, transparency and heaviness are the (good) qualities in a pearl. A good sapphire shines in the milk, spreads more lustre and tinge of its own colour. It should be declared as invaluable. The lapis lazuli of red-blue (colour) is excellent and should be used in a necklace and other (ornaments)....
Read full contents: Chapter 246 - The testing of Gems (ratna-pariksha)
The Linga Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
There are great lilies with sweet smells and leaves resembling blue lapis lazuli. The river is beautifully adorned with big lotuses and lilies. It is frequented by the womenfolk of the Yakshas and Gandharvas. The waters of the holy and splendid river Mandakini are used by Devas, Danavas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Rakshasas and Kinnaras for bathing and drinking purposes. 26. On its northern bank is the splendid abode of Lord Shiva, finished with lapis lazuli and other gems....
Read full contents: Chapter 51 - Various Continents
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