REVIEW ARTICLE: CONCEPT OF SHAD RASA ACCORDING TO VARIOUS AYURVEDIC TEXTS
Dr. Vinod kumar Meena*, Prof. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Dr. Dinesh Chandra Sharma
ABSTRACT
The word Rasa comprises different meanings as per classics. Among them, the one which is perceived through the tongue is known as Rasa, which is Pradhana Rasa ie primary taste or main taste. Whereas that which is perceived after a small period of time called Anu-Rasa. The Anu-Rasa also called as Uparasa or secondary taste. Ayurvedic Interpretation of Shad Rasa (Six Tastes) is one among the consummate theories of this sage old wisdom. It has a comprehensive stretch and applicability in almost all dimensions of the science. This understanding regarding appreciation of each taste, their qualities, potentials and attributes remain unparalleled even when equated with the advanced and contemporary researches. Each among the Shad Rasa is explained in the classics with a set of guna, (attributes) and Karma (actions), origins, action of rasa on tridosa.
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