| Keyword | Mridu |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | थने मृदु:। अ.हृ.सू. १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | A.H.Su.1/18,Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – soft, delicate, tender, mild, gentle |
| Implied Meaning | This attribute is soft in nature and can be understood in the context of Dhaatu like Maamsa , Meda . |
| Elaboration | Gun`a , which has ability to produce laxity is called Mridu The maternal organs of the body like Maamsa , Meda ( fat ), Majjaa , Yakrit ( liver ), Pleehaa ( spleen ), rectum etc are soft to touch and are supple. Dravya ( substances ) having Mridu Gun`a ( soft attribute ), are Kaphavardhaka ( increase Kapha ) and Pittas`haamaka ( pacify Pitta ). Mridu Gun`a is found in Aapa Mahaabhoota . |
| Antonym | Kat`hina |
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