| Keyword | Sthairyakrit |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | धारणे स्थिरः । अ. हृ. सू. १/१८ हेमाद्रिः स्थैर्यकृद् – देहदाढर्यकृद् । अ. हृ. सू. ५/२७ हेमाद्रिः व्यायामो स्थैर्यकराणाम् । च. सू. २५ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.5/27, C.Su.25/40 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – causing firmness or hardness, Imparting steadiness and strength to body |
| Implied Meaning | It is a combination of behaviour and diet, which makes the body tissues steady and retards the process of aging. |
| Elaboration | There are seven Dhaatu in human body, which sustain the life. Each Dhaatu nourishs the succeeding Dhaatu . If they get nourishment by the food having the attributes as steady ( Sthira ) which resists break down by Agni and Vaayu , the life of the tissues increases ; ultimately, resulting in increased longevity of the person. This quality of steadiness is seen in all Rasaayana ( rejuvenators ) drugs as they lower down the speed of aging. Milk of elephant is Sthairyakrid ( makes the body tissues steady and non – deteriorating ). Vyaayaama ( exercise ) is an important part of the daily behavioural regime, which imparts steadiness to the human body. Udvartana ( rubbing dry medicated powders on the skin ) also provides steadiness. |
| Synonyms | Dehadrid`hatvakrit |
| Antonym | Asthairyakrid |
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