Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Kamsya (Bronze)
This page describes Kamsya (Bronze) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 124 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 “Kamsya (Bronze)” according to 48 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 Bell-metal (kamsya). Bell-metal (kamsya) is composed of four parts of copper and one part of vanga, melted together. Bell-metal, thus prepared, is commendable in medicines. Characteristics of good bell-metal. Good bell-metal has the following characteristics:—(l) sharp sound, (2) softness, (3) mildness, (4) dusky white colour, (5) freedom from impurities and (6) assumption of red colour, when heated. Characteristics of bad bell-metal....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Bell-metal (kamsya)
Kautilya Arthashastra [by R. Shamasastry]
kamsya (bronze), sisa (lead), trapu (tin), vaikrintaka (mercury?), and arakuta (brass), are metals. Utensils (bhanda) are those made of cane, bark (vidala), and lay (mrittika). Charcoal, bran, and ashes are other things. Menageries of beasts, cattle, and birds. Collection of firewood and fodder. The superintendent of forest produce shall carry on, either inside or outside (the capital city), the manufacture of all kinds of articles which are necessary for life or for the defence of forts....
Read full contents: Chapter 17 - The Superintendent of Forest Produce
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—‘kamsyopadoha is another reading for ‘sakamsyapatra;’ ‘kamsya’ standing for a particular measure; and the cow should give that much milk; i.e., she should give a large quantity of milk....
Read full contents: Verse 4.231
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