Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Vanga (Tin)
This page describes Vanga (Tin) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 115 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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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Characteristics of Tin (vanga). There are two kinds of tin (vanga), viz. khuraka and mishraka. The former is better than the latter which is unfit for use in medicine. Khuraka is white, soft, soothing, and capable of being melted quickly. It is heavy and melts without any noise. The mishraka variety is blackish white in colour. Tin is bitter, warm, coarse, and a little increaser of vayu. It cures Spermatorrhoea, phlegm, obesity, worms, anemia, and asthma....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Tin (vanga)
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
anru tevar acurar vanka alaikatal aravam aliavi, or kunram vaitta entay! kotiyen paruku in amute! English translation of verse 7. 1. 7: My Lord, You are the Nectar grand, by this sinners drunk, The mountain huge You once planted in surging waters And made the Devas and Asuras churn it with a serpent; But for Your sweet grace how can I the senses conquer, Notoriously fickle, not sticking to one thing or the other? Notes: (i) The churning episode reveals the extent?...
Read full contents: Pasuram 7.1.7
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
They were Anga, Vanga, Kalinga, Paundra and Suhma. Dirghatamas blessed them that they would become very famous. Anga, Vanga, Kalinga, Paundra and Suhma were the five kingdoms ruled by Anga, Vanga, Kalinga, Paundra and Suhma respectively. These five are the famous Kings of the Bali family. (Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 104).How Anga got children.Once Anga performed a horse sacrifice. But the gods did not appear to receive oblations....
Read full contents: Story of Anga
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