[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v1.c3.535 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.535 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.535 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c3.535](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.535) The smelting (dhmā ‘to blow’) of the metal is frequently referred to. The Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa¹⁴ states that if ‘well smelted’ (bahu-dhmātam) it is like gold, referring evidently to bronze. A heater of Ayas is mentioned in the Vājasaneyi Saṃhitā,¹⁵ and bowls of Ayas are also spoken of.¹⁶ - [Previous: v1.c3.534](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.534) - [Next: v1.c3.536](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.536) - [Up: v1.c3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.535](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.535) · Pramāṇa