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The word rasa has a wide range of meanings like taste, extract/juice, meat soup, mercury. | The word rasa has a wide range of meanings like taste, extract/juice, meat soup, mercury. | ||
In context of body components, the terms like ahararasa, rasa dhatu | In context of body components, the terms like ahararasa, rasa dhatu and sharirarasa/garbharasa are described. | ||
The word ‘garbharasa’ is applied to denote ojas (essence or vitality) in embryonic life. This is transformed into unctuous body fluids. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 30/10]. It is known as ‘sharira rasa’ in later life leading to formation of ojas. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 30/11]. | The word ‘garbharasa’ is applied to denote ojas (essence or vitality) in embryonic life. This is transformed into unctuous body fluids. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 30/10]. It is known as ‘sharira rasa’ in later life leading to formation of ojas. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 30/11]. | ||