| Keyword | Visarga Kaala |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | विसृजति जनयति आप्यमंशं प्राणिनां च बलमिति विसर्गः । च.सू.६/४ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.6/4 Chakrapaan`i, S.Su.21/8 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – Sun’s southern course |
| Implied Meaning | It is the period of year in which there is natural increase in Saumya ( cool and moist ) properties in atmosphere. These naturally provide strength to all. |
| Elaboration | The solar movement from tropic of Cancer to the tropic of Capricorn is called Dakshin`aayana. During this period there is gradual increase in heaviness and coldness in atmosphere leading to increase in unctuousness, fluidity in the body etc. It also results in accumulation of Kapha and depletion of Vaata . It ultimately boosts the body components increasing body strength. During this period the unctuous tastes ( sour, saline and sweet ) in environment increase, which increases Kapha Dosha in the body. It results in improving the strength of an individual. It spans through three seasons viz. Varshaa ( rainy season ), S`harada ( autumn ), and Hemanta ( winter ). |
| Synonyms | Dakshin`aayana |
| Antonym | Aadaana Kaala |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 11:19 am