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==Importance of dravya==
==Importance of dravya==
The importance of dravya is described through multiple assumptions. No transformation (paka) can occur without potency ([[virya]]); no potency ([[virya]]) without tastes ([[rasa]]) and no tastes ([[rasa]]) without dravya. Thus, dravya is the substratum of all the [[padartha]] like, [[rasa]], [[guna]] etc. The seven [[padartha]] are responsible for actions ([[karma]]) that reside in the dravya. They do not have independent existence without dravya. Therefore, dravya is most important in all [[padartha]].
The importance of dravya is described through multiple assumptions. No transformation (paka) can occur without potency ([[veerya]]); no potency ([[veerya]]) without tastes ([[rasa]]) and no tastes ([[rasa]]) without dravya. Thus, dravya is the substratum of all the [[padartha]] like, [[rasa]], [[guna]] etc. The seven [[padartha]] are responsible for actions ([[karma]]) that reside in the dravya. They do not have independent existence without dravya. Therefore, dravya is most important in all [[padartha]].
[[Guna]] residing in a dravya is like soul living in a body. The body gives shelter to soul and manifests its various desires and qualities. Dravya gives support to [[rasa]] and [[guna]], and manifests its actions or effects. Hence, the dravya is considered as prime (pradhana) in all [[padartha]].[Su. Sa. Sutra Sthana 40/3]<ref name=Susruta/>
[[Guna]] residing in a dravya is like soul living in a body. The body gives shelter to soul and manifests its various desires and qualities. Dravya gives support to [[rasa]] and [[guna]], and manifests its actions or effects. Hence, the dravya is considered as prime (pradhana) in all [[padartha]].[Su. Sa. Sutra Sthana 40/3]<ref name=Susruta/>
#No-grading (taratamayoganupalabdhi): Gradation of properties (tara tamayoga) is only seen in [[rasa]] and [[guna]] (like madhuratara, madhuratama and laghutara and laghutama grading according to mild, moderate and severe). This kind of grading is not possible with dravya. So, the constituents may vary in nature. Dravya remains stable, therefore, dravya is important.
#No-grading (taratamayoganupalabdhi): Gradation of properties (tara tamayoga) is only seen in [[rasa]] and [[guna]] (like madhuratara, madhuratama and laghutara and laghutama grading according to mild, moderate and severe). This kind of grading is not possible with dravya. So, the constituents may vary in nature. Dravya remains stable, therefore, dravya is important.
#Possibility of various formulations (vikalpa samarthya): Dravya can be utilized in multiple formulations like paste, decoctions, juice, powder, etc. But the [[rasa]] , [[guna]] cannot be used in this manner.
#Possibility of various formulations (vikalpa samarthya): Dravya can be utilized in multiple formulations like paste, decoctions, juice, powder, etc. But the [[rasa]] , [[guna]] cannot be used in this manner.
#Occupying the space (pratighata samarthya): Among all the constituents, dravya is the only one that possesses some definite form, shape, and structure, and occupies the space while others do not. Hence dravya is stated to be superior.
#Occupying the space (pratighata samarthya): Among all the constituents, dravya is the only one that possesses some definite form, shape, and structure, and occupies the space while others do not. Hence dravya is stated to be superior.
==Classification==
==Classification==