| Keyword | Nija |
| Type | N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | निज: शरीर दोष समुत्थ:। च. सू. ११/४५ |
| Reference | C.Su.11/45,C.Su.20/4 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – innate |
| Implied Meaning | This is a type of disease resulting due to imbalance in three Dosha ( Vaata, Pitta, Kapha ). |
| Elaboration | This group of intrinsic diseases comprises all those diseases developed due to vitiation of Dosha ( S`hareeradoshasamutthita ) e. g. Jvara, Raktapitta . Mind and body are the two sites for development of Nija diseases. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Of intrinsic origin like vitiated Dosha activity |
| Antonym | Aagantu |
Last updated on June 15th, 2021 at 11:13 am