| Keyword | Sookshma |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | विवरणे सूक्ष्म:। अ.हृ.सू. १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | S.Su.46/531,A.H.Su.1/18 Hemaadri, A.H.Su.1/11 Arun`adatta |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – minute, small, fine, thin, narrow, short |
| Implied Meaning | This attribute possesses the ability to reach the smallest of all the channels of the body and dislodge the vitiated Dosh . It carries with itself the desired actions upto the channels. Vaata has Sookshma property. |
| Elaboration | Sookshma Gun`a increases Vaata and causes depletion of Dhaatu and Kapha . It absorbs the water content of the Mala . Substances that are subtle are easy to digest. Action of this Gun`a is to clear the occluded channels. This Gun`a is generated from Agni , Vaayu , and Aakaas`ha Mahaabhoota . It is found in poison, Madya ( Alcohol ), Aasava and Maricha ( Piper nigrum ). |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Subtle, minute |
| Antonym | Sthoola |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 07:22 am