MARDANA SAMSKARA – A PRACTICAL REVIEW
Dr. Chithkala R. Sharma*, Dr. Joshi Vatsas J., Dr. Sangeeta Rao, Dr. Vikram S.
ABSTRACT
Ashtasamskara of Parada holds glory amongst the Rasavaidya. It is said that this brings Shuddhi and Gunavruddhi in Parada. To practically observe and understand these phenomena, this task was started. The Parada which has undergone Swedana Samskara and attained the Malashaithilya Guna (mobility of impurities) has to be subjected to the Mardana Samskara in Taptakhalva. Mardana Samskara, the second step among the Ashtasamskara of Parada aims at destruction of Bahirmala. Through this Bahirmalanashana in the Parada, the repercussions of these mala in the Deha can be prevented. Therefore, here is a humble attempt of the same following the Swedana Samskara. As per the convenience, one of the methods with one day duration was adopted to execute the practical.
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