| Keyword | Sthira |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | धारणे स्थिरः । अ.ह्र.सू.१/१८ हेमाद्रि |
| Reference | A.H.Su.1/18, Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – firm, hard, solid, compact, strong, fixed, still, immovable, motionless, steady, durable, lasting, permanent, relentless, constant, resolute, persevering |
| Implied Meaning | Gun`a, which is stable is called Sthira. It possesses the ability to stabilise ( Sthireekaran`a ) Dhaatu . |
| Elaboration | In order to have longevity it is imperative to retard the life process. This is brought about by the attribute Sthira . It arrests, retards various movements, transportation activities in the internal environment. It is an attribute of Kapha . It depletes Vaata , and pacifies Pitta . |
| Antonym | Sara |
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