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Ma |
In Hindu mythology ma means the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. According to
ayurveda ma is the giver of heart i.e. the heart comes form the mother
and thus the way of one's thinking, his way of life, feelings,
memory that is circulated throughout his body is the gift form
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Madakari |
That which causes intoxication.
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Madanaphala |
Emetic nut, Latin name: Randia spinosa. |
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Madhura |
It means sweet.
Sweet taste of flavor, pleasant, charming, delightful.
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Madhyama |
In Sanskrit this word means trunk of the body. In ayurvedic terminology
it refers to the sound rising form the heart that is felt by the ears
and not heard.
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Madya |
Any intoxicating drink or substance.
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Mahabhuta |
Big elements, gross elements, being great.
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Mahabhutas: |
The
universal organizing principles which structure and govern all
physical phenomena. |
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Mahad tattva |
Intellect, great principle.
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Mahanarayana Oil:
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A
medicated oil used in bahya snehana (the external
oleation procedures of Purvakarma) specifically to pacify
kapha dosha.
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Mahendra |
A great king or leader, the great Indra. Indra is the king of demigods. |
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Majja: |
It means the bone marrow. Being one of the seven dhatus it is soft and
has the main function of filling up the asthi and nourishing the shukra.
The dhatu
or bodily
tissue of bone marrow. Also, the term used to describe the bone
marrow fat used on occasion in abyantar snehana (internal
oleation). |
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Majja-vaha srotas |
Channels transporting trough the bone marrow.
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Mala: |
The
natural metabolic by-products which are always eliminated from
the body. |
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Malas |
It means the waste products that are excreted out of the body by some or
the other phenomenon. It primarily includes urine, feces and sweat.
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Malinikarana |
The act making impure, staining.
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Mamsa: |
The dhatu
or bodily
tissue of muscle. |
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Mamsa-vaha srotas |
Channels transporting trough the muscles.
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Manas: |
The mind.
One of the four components of Ayu. |
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Manda |
Slow.
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Manda: |
Rice
water. The first meal eaten after
Panchakarma. |
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Mandagni |
Weakened state of digestive fire.
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Mantram |
These are the sacred words or phrases that have a spiritual significance
and power. These are of two types: one that is expressed or said by
voice and are heard whereas others are non- uttered but are repeated
internally.
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Marma: |
Sensitive
points which represent a greater concentration of the body’s
vital force in that area. These are the nerve crossings where nerves come to the fascia and relate
to the vital human body organs. Marmas are the 365 vital energy points
in the body of which 108 are of great importance in ayurveda. They are
also called door receptors.
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Marsha
Nasya |
Repeated
introduction of medicated oil into the nostrils used to clean,
lubricate and strengthen the mucous membranes. |
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Matra
Basti: |
A small
self-administered oil basti that can be used at any time
of the day, most commonly used to reduce the vata-aggravating
effects of travel, exercise and stress.
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Matsaya |
Fish |
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Maya |
Literal meaning is illusion whereas in spiritual terms it refers to
god's creative energy, cosmic illusion. The illusion here is not an
illusion in terms of it being unreal but in terms of the divine acts,
sport or lila played by the cosmic deities.
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Meda: |
The dhatu
or bodily
tissue of fat (adipose tissue). It is the fat tissue supported by mamsa dhatu. The main function of this
one of the seven bodily tissues is to support the human body and
lubricate it. Meda's presence in excess can cause obesity and physical
weakness.
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Medha |
Mental power, intelligence, wisdom, and prudence.
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Medo-vaha srotas |
Channels transporting fatty tissue. |
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Medya |
That which enhances wisdom, mental power and intelligence.
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Mithya-yoga |
Wrong use, wrong employment.
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Moksha |
It means liberation, freedom in every aspect and every way of life.
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Moong ki daal |
A variety of green dry beans used for cooking or making sprouts.
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Mrudu |
Soft, delicate, tender.
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Mudra |
A sign, position, image commonly practiced in Yoga or religious worship.
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Mutra |
Urine.
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Mutra-vaha srotas |
Channels transporting the urine.
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