Rasaratna Samuchchaya
author: A. D Satpute
edition: 2010, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratishthan
pages: 331
ISBN-10: 8170843413
ISBN-13: 9788170843412
Topic: Rasashastra
Chapter 9 - Yantra (Instruments)
This page describes Yantra (Instruments) which is the ninth chapter located on page 204 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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Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) [by Seetha N.]
The Shakta concept of Yantra (mystical diagram). [Some technical terms in Sakta tantras (11) Yantra] [[[ p. 45 ]]] Mantra which means, the formula sacred to the Almighty or ultimately the deity itself, is visualised through the mystical diagram called Yantra. Tantras, needs a physical nodus, to function, and this need is provided by Yantras which is a diagramtic form corresponding to the configuration of the powers that accompany the manifestation of the deity on its own plane....
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Surgery in ancient India (Study) [by P. P. Prathapan]
Tubular instruments for urethrall stricture by means of tubes. made of iron, or wood, or lac, must be well smeared with ghee. Tubular instruments for gradual dialatation of stricture of rectum using a higher number or diliators after the lapse or three days until the desired effects are attained. Injections into the recto are to be thrown by means of a tube with a membranous base tied to its end, the instrument is known as the vasti yantra 45 or Rectal Clyster....
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana [by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna]
The Svastika instruments (forceps) in their turn, are divided into twenty-four sub-classes; the Sandansha instruments (tongs) into two; the Tala Yantras into two; the Nadi Yantras (tubular) into twenty; and the Shalakas (bougies) into twenty-eight; while the Upa-yantras admit of being divided into twenty-five different types. These instruments are all made of iron which may be substituted for any other similar or suitable substance where iron would be unavailable....
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