| Keyword | Hima |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | स्तम्भने हिम:। अ.हृ.सू १/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | S.Su.46/522, A.H.Su.1/18 Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – cold, frost, the cold season, winter |
| Implied Meaning | The Hima Gun`a in Loka ( Universe ) indicates cold to touch. The substance has property to arrest ( Stambhana ) the flow or movement of components of body with Hima attribute. |
| Elaboration | It naturally alleviates burning sensation. It is the property of Aapa Mahaabhoota . So Aapa Mahaabhoota dominant Dravya reduces the excessive heat in the body. E. g. Chandanaadi Varga . Hima Gun`a ( cold attribute ), reduces Pitta Dosha and increases Vaata – Kapha Dosha . The functions of Hima Gun`a ( attribute ) are Lhaadana ( favourable to mind and body ), Stambhana , Moorchchhaajit ( retaining consciousness ), Daahajit ( alleviating burning sensation ), Svedajit ( reducing sweating ) |
| Synonyms | S`heeta |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Cold |
| Antonym | Ushn`a |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 06:28 am