Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Qualities of Semi-precious stones
This page describes Qualities of Semi-precious stones which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 85 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 Semi-precious stones” according to 244 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Shri Caitanyadeva is the most precious gem from the ocean of transcendental qualities. His extraordinary prowess is like the dancing of a dancer who is expert in the fields of art and dance. I am completely incapable and unqualified in the field of sadhana, or spiritual practices. In spite of knowing that I am an unqualified person, the creator has placed that most precious stone in my hands without any sadhana on my part....
Read full contents: Verse 2.7.1
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
It is a semi-metal containing a little of gold, and, therefore, has to a certain extent, the qualities possessed by gold; but, on account of its containing other ingredients, it has got other qualities also. Svarna-makshika has the appearance of gold, has no angles, is heavy, leaves a black impression when rubbed on the palm....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Pyrite (makshika)
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari [by K. A. Subramania Iyer]
In this world, what is to be manifested does not require a fixed manifestor, since all objects like jars are manifested by any one of the following, a precious stone or a lamp or a luminous plant or a planet or a star. In the case of words, on the other hand, it is held that fixed sounds manifest them; the sounds which are the causes of the manifestation of particular phonemes cannot manifest other phonemes. Therefore, words are not manifested....
Read full contents: Verse 1.97
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