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Rajas
It refers to the law of nature that maintains life. It is one of the
three gunas characterized by action, energy, passion and stimulation
that leads to the life of sensual enjoyment, pleasure and pain, efforts
and restlessness.
Rakshasa
It is a synonym for demons or demonic beings whose minds are unable to
distinguish between right and wrong and is diverted towards conflicts
and anger.
Literally meaning the blood, rakta is one of the seven dhatus supported
by rasa and is responsible for the nourishment of the permanent dhatus,
providing physical strength and color to the body. This circulating
blood vessel is considered as the basis of life.
Ram
In Hindu mythology ram is the seventh incarnation of Vishnu and the
warrior hero of the holy Hindu epic, the Ramayana. He is also regarded
as the embodiment of righteousness.
Ranjaka
Located in the stomach, liver and spleen it is one of the five pitta
subdoshas, liver and spleen. Its function is to give color to the lymph
chyle when it is transformed into blood as it passes through the liver
and spleen.
Rasa
It is derived from the digested food and is circulated the entire body
by channels. The main function of this first of the seven dhatus is to
provide nutrition to all cells of the body and the plasma dhatu.
Rasayana
Literally means rejuvenation i.e. the therapy that rejuvenates or
regenerates body- mind, prevents decay and postpones aging.
Rechaka
It refers tot he exhalation aspect of pranayama, the out breath.
Rasa-vaha srotas
Channels carrying plasma or lymph.
Rasi
Quantity, a measure for quantity, a heap, a pile, mass.
Ratricarya
Routine to be followed in night or evening, night regime.
Ritucarya
Seasonal regimes, routine to be followed in various seasons.
Ruksa
Dry, arid, not greasy, emaciated, thin.
Rupa
Sign, symptoms, mark (of diseases).
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Rajas |
The active
phase of thee mind. It imparts motivation and initiative to the
mind. Also one of the three gunas or phases of activity
in creation. |
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Rajasic: |
Pertaining
to the qualities of rajas. |
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Rakta: |
The dhatu
or bodily
tissue of blood. |
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Raktamokshana: |
Therapeutic withdrawal of blood. One of the five major
purificatory procedures of
Panchakarma. |
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Ranjak
Pitta: |
The
metabolic function associated with the liver. |
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Rasa: |
The dhatu
or bodily
tissue of plasma or nutrient fluid. Also refers to the three
categories of taste.
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Rasayana: |
One of the
branches of Ayurvedic science having to do with rejuvenation. |
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Rasayana
Basti:. |
A type of
basti which has a rejuvenative influence, on all the
dbatus |
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Rutucharya: |
The diet
and lifestyle regimen prescribed by vihara to take into
account the impact of each of the seasons on the body. |
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