History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c8.1

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Chemistry in ancient India, as in all other countries, had its origin in the development of practical arts to meet the demand for the necessities of life, as also in the speculation about the nature and composition of matter. The two great human instincts, self-preservation and an urge for knowledge, are thus responsible for its birth and growth, as for many other human achievements.