[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902) › v2.c33.s1.16 # A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v2.c33.s1.16 A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v2.c33.s1.16 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c33.s1.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v2.c33.s1.16) who, employing the terminology of the \*turba philosophorum\*, under the pretence of alchemical pursuits appear to have concealed a more exalted aim. . . . The student is directed by these writers from the pursuit of material gold to the discovery of incorruptible and purely spiritual treasures. . . Physical transmutation, the one and supreme end of the practical alchemist, sinks into complete insignificance; nevertheless, it is performed by the adept and is a landmark in his sublime progress." l. c. p. 32. - [Previous: v2.c33.s1.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v2.c33.s1.15) - [Next: v2.c33.s1.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v2.c33.s1.17) - [Up: v2.c33.s1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v2.c33.s1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v2.c33.s1.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v2.c33.s1.16) · Pramāṇa