History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c19.43

v1.c19.43

"Here we shall deal with the science of perfumery, only by showing the direction, which helps the procedure of worship of gods, including the auspicious scents and incenses, securing health and nourishment of men, tending to help achieve the three aims of human life, removing one’s own poverty, vouching pleasure of kings and giving happiness to the minds of adept ladies”.