A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v2.c30.2
A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v2.c30.2
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Rise, Development and Propagation of Maha'ya'nism—Na'ga'rjuna: a Leading Representative of Maha'ya'nism—Na'ga'rjuna as an Adept in Magic and A'lchemy—Na'ga'rjuna as a Contemporary and Friend of King Sadva'hana—Na'ga'rjuna as a Comprehensive Name of the Activity of Maha'ya'nism—Asamga—Gradual and Imperceptible Fusion of Maha'ya'nism with Saivaism—Dha'ranis as the Precursors of the Tantras—Vaipulya Su'tras—Buddhistic Tantras—Tantras imported into Tibet—Rasaratna'kara—Its Historical Importance—Also a Typical Production of the Maha'ya'nist Period of Intellectual Activity—Antiquity of Alchemical Tantras—Alchemy an Integral Part of Maha'ya'nist Activity—Spread of Alchemy—In Tibet and the Deccan ... i-xlix