| Keyword | Paayasa |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | पायसः क्षीरसिध्दाः तण्डुलाः । सु.उ.६०/१३ डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Su.46/345 D`alhan`a, S.U.60/13 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – prepared with or made of milk |
| Implied Meaning | Paayasa is rice cooked with milk. |
| Elaboration | It is heavy to digest, strengthening to body components. It also promotes adipose tissue and Kapha. It is similar in properties to that of Vilepee and is Visht`hamabhee [ Constipating due to obstruction of the urine or faeces, which causes painful defecation with aggravated flatus .]( S. Su. 46 / 345 D`alhan`a ). It is contraindicated in persons having Agnimaandya ( digestive power at lower level ), obesity, and vitiated ulcers. Other various forms of Paayasa described in different texts – Godhooma Paayasa, Eran`d`a Paayasa ( Chakradatta ) |
| Synonyms | Vilepee |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Porridge |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 04:56 am