Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Annexure IV - Ayurvedic Measurements and their Modern Equivalents
This page describes Ayurvedic Measurements and their Modern Equivalents which represents Annexure IV located on page 486 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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Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
(iii) Proportionate measurements (Mana, Angula, Hasta). The third fundamental canon of Hindu architecture is Mana, the proportionate measurements. Vimana is measured out Creation. Murtis are what when they are correctly and proportionately measured out— “pramane sthapita devah pujarhashca bhavanti te”. Thus adherance to the measurements is imperative in all creative activities whether it is architecture or sculpture....
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Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [by K. Vidyuta]
Technicalities (a): Manangula Measurements. The Devaprasada or the temple constitutes the following parts, viz. , (i) Mula Harmya (Main temple), (ii) Gopuras, (iii) Prakaras, (iv) Various types of Mandapas, (v) Upapitha, (vi) Adhishthana, (vii) Dhvajasthambha and (viii) Various Shalas. In order to construct the above structures with great perfection and precision a set of measurement is needed. All the texts on architecture dedicate a chapter to this subject....
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Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) [by Chandrima Das]
This definition of height is recognized even in the modern times, too. The measurement of age in twelve year span is mentioned in Matangalila as mentioned above but this pattern was not universal. Arthashastra mentions the age of an elephant in a different pattern....
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