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===Definition=== | ===Definition=== | ||
सात्म्यं नाम तद् यदात्मन्युपशेते; सात्म्यार्थो ह्युपशयार्थः| | सात्म्यं नाम तद् यदात्मन्युपशेते; सात्म्यार्थो ह्युपशयार्थः| | ||
Satmya (habituation) means that which suits the self. Satmya and upashaya have the same meaning. Thus,satmya is integral part of preservation of health and treatment. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 1/20] | Satmya (habituation) means that which suits the self. Satmya and upashaya have the same meaning. Thus,satmya is integral part of preservation of health and treatment. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 1/20] | ||
सात्म्यं नाम तद्यत् सातत्येनोपसेव्यमानमुपशेते| | सात्म्यं नाम तद्यत् सातत्येनोपसेव्यमानमुपशेते| | ||
The substance which produces wholesome effect is called 'satmya' to that person. The prefix ‘Oka’ is appliedto denote habituation done after spontaneous exposure.[[Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/118] | The substance which produces wholesome effect is called 'satmya' to that person. The prefix ‘Oka’ is appliedto denote habituation done after spontaneous exposure.[[Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/118] | ||
सात्म्यं नाम सुखं यत् करोति तदुच्यते| | सात्म्यं नाम सुखं यत् करोति तदुच्यते| | ||
Anything that leads to comfort is satmya.<ref>Dalhana on Sushruta Samhita Sutra Sthana 35/40</ref> | Anything that leads to comfort is satmya.<ref>Dalhana on Sushruta Samhita Sutra Sthana 35/40</ref> | ||