| Keyword | Kath`ina |
| Type | D. G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | दृढने कठिन:।अ.हृ.सू १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | A.H.Su.1/18 Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | Hardness |
| Implied Meaning | It implies hardness . Presence of this Gun ` a brings about hardness , firmness and steadiness in the constituents of the body . |
| Elaboration | This Gun ` a aggravates Vaata ( Vaata Vardhaka ). This has dominance of Prithvee Mahaabhoota . It strengthens Dhaatu _ s by reducing the water content of Malaa _ s , makes the faeces very hard and hardens the edges of wounds . This Gun ` a mainly resides in Asthi Dhaatu ( bones ), which contribute in forming the body frame . |
| Synonyms | Drid ` ha |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Hard , Tough |
| Antonym | Mridu |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 09:26 am