devotion
Sanskrit Name: भक्तिः A natural affinity, tendency, or affection towards something; frequently used interchangeably with concepts like trust or affection. Alternate Name(s): Bhaktih
Dhrtih
Sanskrit Name: धृतिः The capacity for a stable intellect involves the ability to manage or mitigate impulsive actions. Alternate Name(s): ability to control impluses
direction
Sanskrit Name: दिशः The compass points, including both cardinal and ordinal directions, as well as bearing points, present the necessary details requested. Alternate Name(s): Dishah
discontentment
Sanskrit Name: मात्सर्यम् A feeling of dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances, characterized by envy and competitiveness. Alternate Name(s): Matsaryam
discrimination
Sanskrit Name: विवेकः The capacity to identify and categorize items based on their inherent characteristics is essential for delivering the necessary information requested. Alternate Name(s): Vivekah
Discussion amongst peers
Sanskrit Name: तद्विद्यसम्भाषा A discussion among experts in the field in the manner of a peer-review Alternate Name(s): Tadvidyasambhasha
Doctrine
Sanskrit Name: वादः A declaration intended to assert credible understanding through the confirmation or denial of its supporting evidence; in the context of Sanskrit literature, it refers to a discussion, thesis, proposition, or argument. Alternate Name(s): Vadah
Dravah
Sanskrit Name: द्रवः The property of a substance that contributes to its ability to flow is known as viscosity. Alternate Name(s): fluidity, liquidness
Dravya-Samanyam
Sanskrit Name: द्रव्य-सामान्यम् Substance serves as the foundational element of qualities and actions and acts as the material basis for all composite entities. This concept highlights the commonality among substances, such as how flesh contributes to the restoration and nourishment of muscle tissue. Alternate Name(s): similarity at the level of substance
Dravya-Visheshah
Sanskrit Name: द्रव्य-विशेषः A material that, when ingested or utilized, can result in a reduction of a particular component or characteristic within a biological organism. Alternate Name(s): Dissimilarity at the level of substance