Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c18.67

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c18.67

The *Samavāyasūtra* calls it " Dhaupāgam " = Dhātupākam, " melting and combination of minerals." It also mentions the following metallurgical arts, viz. (1) *Hiraṇya-pāka*, (2) *Suvarṇa-pāka*, and (3) *Maṇi-pāka*, treating respectively of silver, gold, and precious stones.

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Samavāyaṃga — Sudharman, Ardhamāgadhī Prakrit