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== Etymology and derivation: ==

== Etymology and derivation ==

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The word mala is derived from the Sanskrit root “Mruj” meaning “that which is to be cleaned or eliminated”.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarakosha online application</ref> The word means excretions of the body, dirt, sin, natural impurity etc.<ref>Monier Williams  A Sanskrit–English Dictionary,new edition, Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, OCLC 458052227, page 135-136.</ref>

The word mala is derived from the Sanskrit root “Mruj” meaning “that which is to be cleaned or eliminated”.<ref>Jha Srujan. Amarakosha online application</ref> The word means excretions of the body, dirt, sin, natural impurity etc.<ref>Monier Williams  A Sanskrit–English Dictionary,new edition, Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, OCLC 458052227, page 135-136.</ref>

The synonyms of mala are:<ref>Jha Srujan. Shabdakalpadruma online application</ref>

The synonyms of mala are:<ref>Jha Srujan. Shabdakalpadruma online application</ref>

    

    

*Vit, Vishtha: Both terms denote mainly the fecal matter  

*'''Vit, Vishtha''': Both terms denote mainly the fecal matter  

*Kittam: It denotes both metallic byproducts as well as waste products of human body which are to be eliminated, byproducts of metals like iron(manduram)

*'''Kittam''': It denotes both metallic byproducts as well as waste products of human body which are to be eliminated, byproducts of metals like iron(manduram)

*Puyam: It denotes the pus from a wound.

*'''Puyam''': It denotes the pus from a wound.

*Papam: it denotes the sinful deeds

*'''Papam''': it denotes the sinful deeds

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==Meaning in different contexts ==

==Meaning in different contexts ==

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The different waste products (mala) mentioned in Ayurveda are as below:  

The different waste products (mala) mentioned in Ayurveda are as below:  

Fecal matter(purisha/mala)

*Fecal matter([[purisha]]/mala)

*Urine (mutra)

*Urine ([[mutra]])

*Sweat (sweda)

*Sweat (sweda)

Various biochemical and laboratory investigations are developed to assess body fluids and metabolic products. Judicious implication of these tests and application of knowledge of concept of ‘mala’ can help in finding better healthcare and disease diagnosis solutions.

Various biochemical and laboratory investigations are developed to assess body fluids and metabolic products. Judicious implication of these tests and application of knowledge of concept of ‘mala’ can help in finding better healthcare and disease diagnosis solutions.

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==References:==

==References:==