| Keyword | S`hareera |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तत्र शरीरं नाम चेतनाधिष्ठानभूतं पंचमहाभूतविकारसमुदायात्मकं समयोगवाहि। च.शा.६/४ |
| Reference | C.Sha.6/4, C.Vi.8/119, C.Su.1/42 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – body ; bodily frame ; solid parts of the body, which are easily destroyed or dissolved |
| Implied Meaning | Body, which is maintained in a state of equilibrium represents conglomeration of factors derived from Five primordial elements. This is the site of manifestation of consciousness. |
| Elaboration | The reference here is to the person who seeks treatment or advice. He is a conglomeration of various factors like the body, mind, sense organs and the Aatman . Basis of this clinical entity is the five primordial elements and consciousness. Thus S`hareera implies the inseparable allegiance of theses six factors. For the purpose of understanding and management it is divided into two classes viz. structural and functional. The term implies a progressively decaying structure. The body has a tendency to deteriorate and succumb to either a disease or death in spite of all efforts. |
| Synonyms | Vapu, Deha, Moorti, Tanu, Kaayaa, Varshma |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Anatomy, physiology |
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