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The document discusses the concept of 'Guna' in Vaisesika philosophy, which refers to the inherent qualities of substances in the material world, categorized into five types: Sabda (sound), Sparsha (touch), Rupa (form), Rasa (taste), and Gandha (smell). Each quality is associated with a specific Mahābhūta (element) and is perceived through corresponding sensory organs. Additionally, it highlights the clinical importance of these qualities in diagnosing diseases based on changes in bodily substances.

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The document discusses the concept of 'Guna' in Vaisesika philosophy, which refers to the inherent qualities of substances in the material world, categorized into five types: Sabda (sound), Sparsha (touch), Rupa (form), Rasa (taste), and Gandha (smell). Each quality is associated with a specific Mahābhūta (element) and is perceived through corresponding sensory organs. Additionally, it highlights the clinical importance of these qualities in diagnosing diseases based on changes in bodily substances.

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VAISESIKA GUNA

Guna means the inherent qualities that define and


characterize all substances or elements in the material
world.

Guided by: Dr. Mayur Patel Name: Niharika . A. Dani


DEPARTMENT OF SAMHITA
Roll no: 17
AND SIDDHANTA
1st old batch
महाभूतानि खंवायुरग्निरापः
क्षितिस्तथा शब्दं स्पर्श च रुपं च रसो
गन्धश्च तद्रुणः।
(च.शा.
1.SABDA
1/21)
2.SPARSHA
3.RUPA
4.RASA
5.GANDHA
Sabda: श्रोत्रेन्द्रिय ग्राह्यो गुणः
शब्दः । (त.सं.)

The attribute which is perceivable through


śrotrendriya only is called śabda. It is the
specific quality of ākāśa. As śrotrendriya is
predominant of ākāśa mahābhūta
Sparsha त्वगिन्द्रिय मात्र ग्राह्यो गुणः
स्पर्शः
Due to Sparsa is the special attribute of vāyu
mahābhūta which is experienced by dominancy of
vāyu sparśanendriya. mahābhūta in
sparśanendriya; it is only able to perceive the
knowledge of sparśa. Sparsa guna is of three types
viz. (1) Uşņa sparśa (2) Šīta sparśa and (3) Anuşņa
śīta sparśa. It is available in agni, jala and prthvī
and vāyu mahābhūtas respectively.
RUPA चक्षुर्मात्र ग्राह्य
गुणोरुपम्।
The attribute which is perceived through cakşurīndriya called as rupa. It is the
specific attribute of tejo bhūta. Al cakşurīndriya is predominant of tejo bhūta; it
perceives the knowledge of rupa only. Rūpa attribute exists in prthvi, jala and
agni mahābhūtas.

In tarka samgraha; rūpa is categorized in seven types’ viz. 1. Nīla 2. Pīta 3.


Rakta 4 Harīta 5. Kapila 6. Śukla and 7. Citra varņa.
Rasa रसनामात्र
ग्राह्यो गुणो रसः
The attribute apprehended only by
rasa- nendriya is called as rasa. It is
the specific attribute of jala
mahābhūta. Rasanendriya perceives
only rasa due to have the dominency
of jala mahābhūta in it.
Gandha घ्राण ग्राह्यो गुणो गन्धः । स
द्विविधः सुरभिरसुरभिश्च ।
The attribute apprehended
पृथिवीमात्रवृत्तिः । only by
(त.सं)
ghranendriya is gandha. As it is the
specific attribute of prthvi bhūta; it is
apprehended by ghrāņendriya only. It is of
two folds viz. (1) Şurabhi (2) Asurabhi.
Again gandha guna can be categorized
into two types; (i) Vyakta e.g flower (ii)
Clinical importance

Diagnosis of Diseases:
Rupa (Form), Rasa (Taste), Gandha (Smell), and
Sparsha (Touch) are directly related to how we
perceive the body’s conditions. For example, changes
in the color (Rupa), taste (Rasa), smell (Gandha), and
texture (Sparsha) of bodily substances like urine, stool,
or sweat can indicate health issues. For instance:
A yellowish color in the skin (Rupa) can signal jaundice.
A bitter taste (Rasa) in the mouth could indicate
digestive issues or liver problems.
An unpleasant odor (Gandha) in sweat could point to
an infection or metabolic disorder.

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