Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Qualities of Pearl
This page describes Qualities of Pearl which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 79 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 Pearl” according to 235 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brihat Samhita [by N. Chidambaram Iyer]
The price of a superior pearl (mukta) weighing four Mashas is 53,000 Karshapanas. 10. The prices of pearls weighing half a Masha less and less are respectively 3200, 2000, 1300, 800 and 353 Karshapanas. 11. The price of a single pearl which is a Masha in weight is 135 Karshapanas, and the price of a pearl which is 4 Gunjas in weight is 90 Karshapanas and that of one which is 3½ Gunjas in weight is 70 Karshapanas. 12....
Read full contents: Chapter 81 - On Pearls (mukta-lakshana)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
The Five Gems. (1) The following five are reckoned to be gems of superior quality:—(1) padma-raga (ruby), (2) indra-nila (sapphire), (3) marakata (emerald), (4) puspa-raga (topaz), and (5) hiraka (diamond). (2) The following five are gems in ordinary use:—sapphire, diamond, ruby, pearl, and coral. Gems favourite to the planets....
Read full contents: Introduction to Gems (ratna)
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana [by Gaurapada Dasa]
Here the word karna (ear) in karnavatamsa (ear ornament on the ear) is used to cause the perception that the ornament is on the ear, and the word pushpa (flower) in pushpa-sraj (flower garland) is used to express the high quality of the flowers. However, the word mauktika (pearl) in mauktika-hara (pearl necklace) is used to signify that there is no other jewel. Commentary: The word sraj (garland) already means flower garland, therefore the word pushpa-sraj (garland of flowers) seems redundant....
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