| Keyword | Saadhaka |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | ओजः कृत साधकाग्निसंज्ञं पित्तं /सु.सू.१५/२ डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Su.15/2 D`alhan`a, A.H.Su.12/13 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – energizing ( fire is said to be Saadhaka as it is supposed to burn within the heart and direct the faculty of volition ) |
| Implied Meaning | Pitta located in Hridaya ( heart ) is known as Saadhaka Pitta . |
| Elaboration | It is the third subtype of Pitta Dosha . It attends to mental functions such as knowledge , intelligence and self – consciousness . As heart is considered to be the seat of mind , it controls mental functions . Emotional stresses as anger , worry , and fear are correlated with the Saadhaka Pitta . |
| Synonyms | Saadhakaagni |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 04:10 am