Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t7.28
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t7.28
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v2.c43.s3.t7.28
*Bhīṣma* was said to occur in the Himālayas (*RP*, 231; *GP*, 1.76.1), as well as in Kaliṅga, Magadha and the Malaya region (*MM*, 445). Buddhabhaṭṭa compared this gem with white conch-shell, lotus or lily, Somālaka and diamond (*RP*, 232):
Linked texts (2)
- Garuḍapurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit
- Ratnaparīkṣā of Ṭhakkura Pheru — Ṭhakkura Pheru, Apabhraṃśa