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Saadhaka

KeywordSaadhaka
TypeS.
Etymology/ Definition ओजः कृत साधकाग्निसंज्ञं पित्तं /सु.सू.१५/२ डल्हण
ReferenceS.Su.15/2 D`alhan`a, A.H.Su.12/13
Literary MeaningM / W – energizing ( fire is said to be Saadhaka as it is supposed to burn within the heart and direct the faculty of volition )
Implied MeaningPitta located in Hridaya ( heart ) is known as Saadhaka Pitta .

ElaborationIt is the third subtype of Pitta Dosha . It attends to mental functions such as knowledge , intelligence and self – consciousness . As heart is considered to be the seat of mind , it controls mental functions . Emotional stresses as anger , worry , and fear are correlated with the Saadhaka Pitta .
SynonymsSaadhakaagni

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