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#The one that is formed from ''majja'' (the tissue that fills the bony cavities) which in turn circulates all over the body both in males and females.  Reproduction is the function of this second form of ''shukra'' too. Therefore, on careful examination, it seems that the first form of ''shukra'' stands for the semen in general and for sperms in particular; and, the second form of ''shukra'' stands for hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis of hormones that circulate all over the body.

#The one that is formed from ''majja'' (the tissue that fills the bony cavities) which in turn circulates all over the body both in males and females.  Reproduction is the function of this second form of ''shukra'' too. Therefore, on careful examination, it seems that the first form of ''shukra'' stands for the semen in general and for sperms in particular; and, the second form of ''shukra'' stands for hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis of hormones that circulate all over the body.

==== The process of nourishment of dhatu ====

==== The process of nourishment of ''dhatu'' ====

The process of nourishment of dhātus is explained by three analogies: Kṣīra-dadhi (milk curdling analogy), khalekapota (analogy of pigeons picking up the choicest grains) and kedārī-kulyā (irrigation analogy).  

The process of nourishment of ''dhatus'' is explained by three analogies: ''Ksheera-dadhi'' (milk curdling analogy), ''khalekapota'' (analogy of pigeons picking up the choicest grains) and ''kedari-kulya'' (irrigation analogy).

==== Ksheera-dadhi nyaya (milk curdling analogy) ====

==== Ksheera-dadhi nyaya (milk curdling analogy) ====