Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Use of Sarjarasa� of the study on cosmetics, costumes and ornaments of ancient India based on Sanskrit sources. Chapter one deals with cosmetics and methods of enhancing beauty; Chapter two deals with costumes, garments and dresses; Chapter three deals with ornaments for humans and animals. Each chapter deals with their respective materials, types, preparation and trade, as prevalent in ancient Indian society.
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1.15. Use of Sarjarasa
Sarjarasa is a resinous substance extracted from Ś tree (Shorea robusta), which was used as incense. Rālā, Vṛkadhūpa, ܰū貹, Yakṣadhūpa and Sarvarasa are some other names of Sarjarasa listed in ś[1].
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II.6.128