[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956) › c36.s5.34 # History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.34 History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.34 - **Language:** English ### [c36.s5.34](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.34) The origin of the Tantra is explained in the opening lines. Parasurama having given away his worldly possessions to Kasyapa is rendered destitute, and thus has to invoke the aid of the god Siva for his very maintenance. - [Previous: c36.s5.33](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.33) - [Next: c36.s5.35](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.35) - [Up: c36.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.34](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.34) · Pramāṇa