Dear all,

I am currently investigating diamonds in rasaśāstra and ratnaśāstra and have come across variations on a myth regarding the formation of diamonds. 

The basic story is that during the churning of the Ocean of Milk, the drops of amṛta that fell to the ground became diamonds. Some include details on Bali, the son of Diti while others don't. 

I have thus far found only one myth that attributes diamonds to the lovemaking of Bhairava and Pārvatī. 

My question is whether these myths appear in any of the Puraṇic literature or any other places I may not be aware of. 

Thank you so much! 
Patricia 



Patricia Sauthoff
司徒 雛菊 
Assistant Professor
Department of History
Hong Kong Baptist University 

Current project: Mineral and Metal Anti-Aging Recipes in Rasaśāstra 
Author: Illness and Immortality

Baptist University Logo

Disclaimer

This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and/or purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message and notify the sender and the University immediately. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is prohibited as it may be unlawful.

In addition, the University specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through University E-mail Facilities. Any views and opinions expressed in the email(s) are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any losses or damages that may be incurred or caused to any party as a result of the use of such information.