Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Qualities of Diamond
This page describes Qualities of Diamond which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 78 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 Diamond” according to 233 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]
Characteristics of Diamond (vajra or hiraka). Diamond (vajra or hiraka) is increaser of longevity. It makes its good qualities felt quickly. It is nutritious, pacifier of the three doshas, and curer of all the diseases. It improves the quality of the consolidation and killing of mercury, is an increaser of the power of digestion, is an enemy of death, and is like nectar itself. Colour of Diamonds. Diamonds are of four different colours, viz, white, red, yellow, and black....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Diamond (vajra or hiraka)
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) [by Nidheesh Kannan B.]
Each of the qualities is also defined here separately. The second chapter named Alankarollekha deals about seven types of adornments to be applied in the body. They are diamonds, gold, diamond incorporated with gold, garlands, perfumed powders and creams made of different ingredients, eyebrow designers, massaging items etc. Thirteen types of diamonds, nine types of gold, four types of incorporated diamond gold, eight types of garlands, two ways of massaging etc are depicted....
Read full contents: 8.2. Adornments and Caring of Body in Sahridayalila
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)
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