| Keyword | S`hlakshn`a |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | रोपणे क्ष्ण:। अ.हृ.सू १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | S.Su.46/527, A.H.Su.1/18 Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – slippery, smooth, polished, soft |
| Implied Meaning | This is one of the twenty attributes. It is special as it has complex structure, it is smooth yet firm, which makes it stable under physical stress. |
| Elaboration | This is a combination of qualities like tender, smooth, firm. It is a property of Kapha and antagonistic to Vaata. The S`hlakshn`a Dravya has characteristics to increase the Dhaatu , by forming bond between body tissues. Due to this it also possesses a healing property. It facilitates the excretion of Mala . E. g. Saagaragot`aa ( ceasalpenia crista ) This Gun`a increases Kapha and compensates Khara attribute of Vaata . S`hlakshn`a Dravya has dominance of Prithvee and Aapa Mahaabhoota . S`hlakshn`a Dravya and Pichchhila Dravya have much resemblance in functions. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Smooth |
| Antonym | Khara |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 11:31 am