| Keyword | Drava |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | विलोडने द्रव:। अ.हृ.सू १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | A.H.Su.1/18 Hemaadri,S.Su.46/518 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – flowing, fluid, dropping, dripping |
| Implied Meaning | This is one of the twenty attributes. It indicates a state of fluidity of the substances at all times. |
| Elaboration | It is the attribute of Jala Mahaabhoota . It is an attribute of Kapha and Pitta both. Hence depending upon the associated entity it exhibits a range of actions. It is capable of moistening the substance in contact. It is also capable of diffusion hence it can spread evenly to form a file on any surface. It maintains the fluid balance and level in the internal environment. Rasa, Rakta, Mootra, Sveda are always fluid as well as lymph . This is essential for circulation of Rasa, Rakta, Dosha, Kleda, and Sveda etc. It facilitates formation and passage of these ingredients. |
| Antonym | Saandra |
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