History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c20.s4: Patala Xi
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c20.s4
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Patala Xi
c20.s4.1
A cupel made of bone-ash (‘goat’s), and lined internally with borax, etc......
c20.s4.2
Giving an account of himself the author writes at the end: Madanaratha, king of Kirata ‘lands adjoining modern Bhotan’), teacher of mercurial lore, in whom the Goddess of the science of mercury and minerals ‘chemistry’, the source of all good, has taken her abode for the benefit of mankind, who can restore to the disfigured, afflicted with leprosy, the healthy comeliness and lustre of youth, loaded Bhikshu Govinda, well-versed in chemical operations, with honours; and this Tantra entitled 'Rasahridaya" was composed by him (Govinda).
c20.s4.3
May Tathagata pronounce his blessings!
c20.s4.4
This shows that our author was Buddhist by religion.
c20.s4.5
CHAPTER VII