Text Book of Rasa Sastra
author: K. Rama Chandra Reddy
edition: 2010, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Bhawan
pages: 618
ISBN-13: 9788189986414
Topic: Rasashastra
History of Rasashastra (8): Kaksaputa and Rasahrdaya
This page describes History of Rasashastra (8): Kaksaputa and Rasahrdaya located on page 10 in the book Text Book of Rasa Sastra composed by K. Rama Chandra Reddy. This book contains a collection of scientific articles based on the principles of Rasasastra (Rasashastra) and contains Sanskrit text of ancient literature, as well as modern English scientific documentation. 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]
Rasashastra considers minerals and metals which are mainly Bhumija in origin (obtained from earth). Mercury, known as Parada is one among them. According to references available in Rasashastra classical texts, initially Parada was used for lohavada (a process of converting lower metals in to higher one); but as time passed, its use for dehavada (treating diseases) was brought into medicine and was successfully used. Thus evolved its use in the treatment of diseases....
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The books which Govinda is said to have compiled are two, via., Rasa-Hridaya and Rasa-Sara. The authorship of Rasa-Sara is attributed by Dr. Roy to a different Govinda. We have been giving our careful attention to this point, and decide to wait before we arrive at a decision on this matter....
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Thus it is said in the Rasahridaya— "They who, without quitting the body, have attained to a new body, the creation of Hara and Gauri, "They are to be lauded, perfected by mercury, at whose service is the aggregate of magic texts." The ascetic, therefore, who aspires to liberation in this life should first make to himself a glorified body....
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[Preface]
[About the Author (K. Rama Chandra Reddy)]