self- restraint
Sanskrit Name: दमः A term that signifies self-discipline or self-regulation is “self-control.” Alternate Name(s): Damah
Shaakha
Sanskrit Name: शाखा Ayurveda is regarded as a field of study as it originates from various Indian knowledge traditions, including the Vedas. Alternate Name(s): Branch of knowledge
Shadripuh
Sanskrit Name: षड्रिपुः Six mental traits or inner weaknesses that can trap the soul include: craving, rage, avarice, confusion, pride, and envy. Alternate Name(s): six internal enemies
Sharira-Gunah
Sanskrit Name: शारीर-गुणाः/गुर्वादि- गुणाः The characteristic of a material that pertains to bodily tissues is widely utilized in the selection and preparation of Ayurvedic remedies, ensuring their effective application. Alternate Name(s): physical attributes, properties or qualities
Shastragunah
Sanskrit Name: शास्त्रगुणाः Good technical writing adheres to a structured framework that employs various tools for the composition and analysis of technical documents. These include methods for reasoning (tantrayukti), sources of interpretation (arthashraya), creative compositions (kalpana), tendencies or inclinations (tacchilya), and clarifications (vyakhya). These literary techniques aid in understanding the intricate and often concealed meanings […]
Shastram
Sanskrit Name: शास्त्रम्, सूत्रम्, शाखाविद्या, ज्ञानम् तन्त्रम्, विधिः, विज्ञानम्, लक्षणम् A knowledge system is both succinct and educational, encompassing theoretical insights and practical expertise across various subfields. Ayurveda is recognized as a comprehensive knowledge system. Alternate Name(s): Knowledge system of treatise
Shat-Padarthah
Sanskrit Name: षट्-पदार्थाः The essence of experience can be categorized into six key types: generality (samanyam), particularity (vishesham), substance (dravyam), quality (gunaḥ), action (karma), and inherence (samavayaḥ). Alternate Name(s): six ontological categories of an object
Shitah
Sanskrit Name: शीतः The characteristic of a material that induces sensations of coldness and rigidity (staṃbhana) is known as its cooling and stiffening property. Alternate Name(s): coldness
Shlakshnah
Sanskrit Name: श्लक्ष्णः The characteristic of a material that contributes to its smooth texture. Alternate Name(s): smoothness, slipperiness
shrub
Sanskrit Name: गुल्म A small, non-climbing plant, such as Abutilon indicum (commonly known as atibala) or Desmodium gangeticum (referred to as shaliparni), is characterized by its compact growth habit and specific botanical features. Alternate Name(s): Gulm