Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c39.s8.5
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c39.s8.5
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v2.c39.s8.5
Conch-shell or *śaṅkha* was used to issue proclaiming sound *śaṅkha dhmāyamānasya* (*ninādit*) (*B.Up.*, 2.4.8; 4.5.9). *Kṛśan* or pearl was possibly conch-pearl. The Ṛgvedic poet has described *kṛśan* decorating the chariot of Savitā (*RV*, 1.35.4) and the horses (*RV*, 10.68.1). *Saḍvimśa Brāhmaṇa*, 5.6.13.3 called pearl a *samudramani*. The *Atharva Veda*, 4.10.1-7 discusses the origin of *śaṅkha* and *kṛśan*, as well as their uses as *maṇi* and ‘supernatural aids’ to ensure long life:
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- Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad — Sanskrit
- Ṛgvedasaṃhitā — Sanskrit
- Atharvavedasaṃhitā — Atharvan & Aṅgiras, Sanskrit
- Ṣaḍviṃśabrāhmaṇa — Sanskrit