[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Minerals and Metals in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996) › v2.c44.s2.6 # Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s2.6 Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s2.6 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c44.s2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c44.s2.6) that he was the physician of the mind (vide his \*Yogasūtra\*) and of the body. Patañjali was interested in alchemy and medicine, and recommended the use of minerals and metals for health and other purposes. Al-Beruni quoted Patañjali’s view that ‘one of the methods leading to liberation is \*Rasāyana\*’. (Sachau, 1983: Vol.1, p.189) Nāgārjuna, who is acknowledged as the Father of Indian Chemistry considered Patañjali to be a leader in alchemy. - [Previous: v2.c44.s2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c44.s2.5) - [Next: v2.c44.s2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c44.s2.7) - [Up: v2.c44.s2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c44.s2) ## Cites (1) - [Yogasūtra](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darsana.yoga.yogasutra) — Patañjali (author of the Yogasūtra), Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c44.s2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c44.s2.6) · Pramāṇa