| Keyword | Maamsa Varga |
| Type | D.G. |
| Reference | C.Su.27/35 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W -‘ Maamsa’ means flesh, meat, ‘ Varga’ means Group ( i. e Group of flesh of different animals, birds etc .) |
| Implied Meaning | It explains the qualities of meat / flesh of different animals or birds etc. They are classified in to 8 sub – groups. |
| Elaboration | Based on habits and habitat of animals, Ayurveda categorised meat of animals in to eight groups, which is call as Maamsa Varga . These groups are: 1. Prasaha Varga ( snatchers ) 2. Mriga ( forest animals or wild beast ) 3. Vaaris`haya ( aquatics ) 4. Vaarichara ( residing near to water ) 5. Vishkira ( spreaders ) 6. Bhoomis`haya hole dwellers 7. Pratuda ( peckers ) 8. Jaangala Mriga ( forest animals or wild beast living in Jaangala Des`ha ) |
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