Introductory Ayurveda Terms 2023 Flashcards

1
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āyurveda

(Ayurveda)

A

The knowledge of life. āyur = life, veda = knowledge

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pañcamahābhūta

(Panchamahabuta)

A

The five elements

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ākāśa

(Akash)

A

The element of ether or space

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4
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vāyu

(Vayu)

A

The element of air

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5
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agni

(Agni)

A

The element of fire

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jala

(Jala)

A

The element of water

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7
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pṛthivī

(Prithvi)

A

The element of earth

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vāta

(Vata)

A

air + space

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9
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pitta

(Pitta)

A

fire + water

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kapha

(Kapha)

A

earth + water

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doṣa

(Dosha)

A

fault

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