| Keyword | Chakshushya |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | चक्षुष्यं चक्षुषे हितम् । सु.सू.४५/१३२ ङल्हण
पादसंबध्दनेत्रपोषिकानाडीप्रत्यवायहरणात् चक्षुष्यम् । च.सू.५/१०१ चक्रपाणि
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| Reference | C.Su.5/101,A.H.Su.5/51-52 Arun`adatta, A.H.Su.6/46 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – pleasing to the eyes , wholesome for the eyes or the eyesight |
| Implied Meaning | Substances , which are advantageous for eyes are called Chakshushya. |
| Elaboration | Chakshushya Dravya has attributes like cold, unctuous, and are sweet in taste. These substances nourish Rasaadi Dhaatu ( body tissues ), Ojas and acts as Chakshushya. E. g. Ghee , Yasht`imadhu ( Indian liquorice ).Substances with astringent taste also act as Chakshushya by absorbing liquid waste from Maamsa and Meda in eyes. E. g. Haritakee , Aamalakee , Bibhitaka and honey. Substances having intense attributes and dominance of Teja Mahaabhoota are hazardous to eyes. E. g All salts are Achakshysya in nature except Saindhava ( Black salt ). |
| Antonym | Achakshushya |
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