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philosopher's stone meaning in Sanskrit

स्पर्शमणि sparśamaṇi

philosopher's stone in Sanskrit: स्पर्शमणि (sparśamaṇi), स्पर्शोपल (sparśopala), परश (paraśa). In English, philosopher's stone means a supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

Sanskrit words for philosopher's stone

supposed substance able to turn base metals into gold or silver
स्पर्शमणि sparśamaṇi, स्पर्शोपल sparśopala, परश paraśa

English meaning of philosopher's stone

  1. noun A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.
  2. noun A piece of such a substance.

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Questions about philosopher's stone in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of philosopher's stone in Sanskrit?
Philosopher's stone in Sanskrit is स्पर्शमणि (sparśamaṇi), स्पर्शोपल (sparśopala), परश (paraśa).
philosopher's stone इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Philosopher's stone: स्पर्शमणि (sparśamaṇi), स्पर्शोपल (sparśopala), परश (paraśa).
What does philosopher's stone mean in English?
Philosopher's stone means a supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

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