Significance of Sieve
In Rasashastra, the concept of Sieve pertains to instruments designed for filtering or sifting powders. These tools come in various types, each serving the purpose of separating and refining materials. The use of sieves is essential in the practice of Rasashastra, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right instruments for achieving desired textural qualities in powders during preparation.1
Synonyms: Strainer, Screen, Riddle
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Hindu concept of 'Sieve'
In Hinduism, a "Sieve" symbolizes tools for filtering or sifting, representing purification and discernment in spiritual practices, highlighting the importance of separating the essential from the non-essential in one's pursuit of knowledge and truth.
Significance in Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy):
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From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) Instruments used for filtering or sifting powders, available in different kinds.[1]
Plural form: Sieves.