| Keyword | Kan`t`hya |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | |
| Reference | A.H.Su.5/60, C.Su.4/8/8 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – suitable to the throat |
| Implied Meaning | Substances, which are beneficial to improve quality of voice are called Kan`t`hya. |
| Elaboration | Kan`t`ha ( throat ) is the seat of Kapha . Voice, which is made up of Maamsa Dhaatu originates from it . Substances, which pacify aggravated Kapha and strengthen Maamsa Dhaatu, are helpful to improve quality of voice. Excessive speech creates depletion of Rasa and Ojas . Hence the substances increasing Rasa and Ojas are also Kan`t`hya. Vitiated Udaana Vaayu is responsible for abnormalities of voice. Substances, which regularise the normal function of Udaana Vaata are also Kan`t`hya e. g. Madhuka , Kant`akaaree . |
| Synonyms | Svarya |
| Antonym | Kan`t`haghna |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 08:51 am