A review on the citations of Ratnas in Garuda Purana

  • Dr. Niveditha BM Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Amrita Raveendran Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Malathi K Professor, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Dr. Vikram S. Professor & HOD, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i02.882
Keywords: Garuda Purana, Grahya Ratna, Ratnapariksha

Abstract

In Ayurveda, one can get various references regarding Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa (a treatment modality which is based on logic) and Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa (a modality of treatment based on past deeds and pleasing of God). Ayurveda has always utilised plant and mineral origin for the purpose of Chikitsa. Scholars all over the world are searching for new ideas, concepts, processes, products by looking backward for getting the knowledge from the ancient books and traditions. Indian epics and ancient scriptures like Puranas contain majority of knowledge accumulated during past thousands of years. Gem stones are very amply discussed in Hinduism scriptures. Especially in the Puranas, we find many descriptionson gemstones, embedded in its Sanskrit verses along with fascinating mythological origins. Hence the present article aims to review regarding origin, identification and test of genuineness for gems as described in Garuda Purana.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i02.882
Published: 2020-04-30
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Dr. Niveditha BM, Dr. Amrita Raveendran, Dr. Malathi K, & Dr. Vikram S. (2020). A review on the citations of Ratnas in Garuda Purana. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(02), 175-179. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i02.882
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Vol. 5 No. 02 (2020): MAR-APR
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Review Article

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