Rasaratna Samuchchaya
author: A. D Satpute
edition: 2010, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratishthan
pages: 331
ISBN-10: 8170843413
ISBN-13: 9788170843412
Topic: Rasashastra
Chapter 1 - Parada (Mercury)
This page describes Parada (Mercury) which is the first chapter located on page 1 in the book Rasaratna Samuchchaya) translated into English by A. D Satpute. This book deals with topics such as complex metallurgical processes and laboratory equipment, all part of the ancient Indian 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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Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) [by G. D. Jayalakshmi]
Rasa (Mercury) Mercury, a heavy, silvery-white liquid metal, is the only common metal which remains as liquid at ordinary temperatures. It is sometimes called quick silver. Rasashastra considers minerals and metals which are mainly Bhumija in origin (obtained from earth). Mercury, known as Parada is one among them....
Read full contents: Rasa and Gandhaka—The Base of all Medicines
The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha [by E. B. Cowell]
Other Maheshvaras there are who, while they hold the identity of self with God, insist upon the tenet that the liberation in this life taught in all the systems depends upon the stability of the bodily frame, and therefore celebrate the virtues of mercury or quicksilver as a means of strengthening the system. Mercury is called parada, because it is a means of conveyance beyond the series of transmigratory states....
Read full contents: Chapter IX - The Raseshvara or Mercurial System
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
ma | nah | agne | avirate | para | da | duh-vasase | amataye | ma | nah | asyai | ma | nah | kshudhe | ma | rakshase | rita-vah | ma | nah | dame | ma | vane | a | juhurthah...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 7.1.19
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