ABSTRACT
This paper examines what was historically meaningful as what is relevant now of Rasa Ratnakar, an ancient Indian text on beauty practices authored by Nagarjuna. The manuscript illuminates just how Indian beauty traditions have always integrated physical appearance with holistic wellness because they view beauty as an expression of a balanced body and mind and spirit. This research reveals these old treatments foreshadowed current ideas within beauty study. Key formulations that were analysed include Suvarna Bhasma, Abhrak Bhasma, and Shilajit. The paper traces the evolution of these practices from historical obscurity during colonial periods to their current global renaissance inside “clean beauty” and “wellness-integrated skincare.” Modern scientific validation of these customary formulations has catalysed their incorporation into international beauty markets, which reveals how ancient Indian knowledge traditions continue to define contemporary beauty models worldwide while maintaining their cultural authenticity.
