Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s10.142
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s10.142
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v2.c4.s10.142
Gold is described sometimes as harita,¹⁵ ‘yellowish,’ sometimes as rajata,¹⁶ ‘whitish,’ when probably ‘silver’ is alluded to. It was obtained from the ore by smelting.¹⁷ Megasthenes¹⁸ bears testimony to the richness in gold of India in his time.