Brahmakaya
Sanskrit Name: ब्रह्मकायः The traits of an individual with a genuine and honest disposition include innocence, devotion, a quest for knowledge, respect for elders, hospitality, and a passionate adherence to rituals. Alternate Name(s): Honest Temperament
Catabolic Metabolism
Sanskrit Name: अम्लावस्थापाकः During the second and intermediate phase of digestion in the digestive system, the consumed food is converted into a mainly acidic form. This leads to the creation of pitta-dosha. Alternate Name(s): Amlaavastha Pak
Channel
Sanskrit Name: उदकवहस्रोतः, अम्बुवहस्रोतः, अम्बुमार्गः Pathways that relate to the body’s water balance. Alternate Name(s): Udakavaha Srotah, Ambuvaha Srotah, Ambu Margah, Pathway
Channel, conduit
Sanskrit Name: स्रोतः Methods for moving materials from one location to another. Alternate Name(s): Srotah
Chaturthamas Garbha
Sanskrit Name: चतुर्थमासगर्भः This month is marked by enhanced fetal stabilization and a growing sensation of heaviness in the pregnant woman’s body, along with the development of all bodily organs and their components. Alternate Name(s): Fourth month of pregnancy
Cheshta
Sanskrit Name: चेष्टा In Ayurveda, motion (Gati) is the primary function of Vata dosha, as it governs all movement in the body and mind. This includes: Internal Movements – Blood circulation, nerve impulses, digestion, elimination, and breath flow. External Movements – Walking, speaking, physical activities, and sensory perception. Mental Movements – Thoughts, creativity, and emotions. […]
Chyle
Sanskrit Name: आहाररसः The essential component of food that constitutes the main circulating nutrient fluid (the primary outcome of digestion), influenced by transformative factors in the gastrointestinal system after digestion. Alternate Name(s): Ahararasa
Colouring Pitta
Sanskrit Name: रञ्जकपित्तम् Subtype of pitta located in the liver and spleen, with its pigment found in the bloodstream. Alternate Name(s): Ranjaka Pitta
Death
Sanskrit Name: मरणम् Alternate Name(s): Maranam
Dhatusamyam
Sanskrit Name: धातुसाम्यम् The balance of essential structural elements is signified by the reduction or absence of disorder. Indicators of this balance include the reduction of disorder, normal voice and complexion, physical development, enhanced strength, appetite, proper and timely digestion, adequate sleep, and regular elimination of urine, feces, and semen, along with overall normal functioning. […]