| Keyword | Aatapa |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | रविप्रकाशः तेजः परमाणुपुञ्जः । सु. चि. २४/८६ |
| Reference | S.Chi.24/86 D`alhan`a ,A.H.Su.14/6 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – heat ( especially of the sun ), sunshine |
| Implied Meaning | 1. D`alhan`a defines Aatapa as a cluster of sunlight molecules. 2. It is one of the S`hamana procedures described by Vaagbhat`a. |
| Elaboration | 1. Excessive exposure to sunlight causes aggravation of Pitta, Rakta , heat and results in conditions like thirst, burning sensation, Moorchchhaa ( syncope ), Bhrama ( giddiness ), excessive sweating, and Vivarn ` ataa ( discoloration of skin ). These symptoms are alleviated in chhaayaa ( shadow ) ( S. Chi. 24 / 86 ). 2. In palliative mode, aggravated Kapha and Vaata respond very well upon exposure to sunlight as both Vaata and Kapha have opposite properties than sunlight. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Sunbathing |
Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 07:20 am