| Keyword | Aayush |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | शरीरेन्द्रियसत्त्वात्मसंयोगो धारि जीवितम् । नित्यगश्चानुबन्धश्च पर्यायैरायुरुच्यते । च.सू. १।४२ |
| Reference | C.Su.1/42 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – a living being , man , living beings collectively |
| Implied Meaning | The term Aayush stands for the inseparable allegiance of the physical body , sense organs , mind , and soul . Dhaari ( one that prevents the body from decay ), Jeevita ( which keeps it alive ), Nityaga ( which serves as permanent substratum ), and Anubandha ( which transmigrates from one body to another ) are the synonyms of it . |
| Elaboration | The body is made up of five Mahaabhoota . It serves as an instrument of enjoyment and sufferings for the soul , which results in either emancipation or further bondage . The sense organs are eyes , ears etc . Sattva is mind and soul is the seat of knowledge . All these combined with the virtue of the invisible past actions ( Karma ) are described as life . |
| Synonyms | Nityaga , Anubandha |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Life |
| Antonym | Mrityu |
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