Illīśaḥ
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By M. A. Alwar
Illīśaḥ is a type of fish.
Gender[edit]
Illīśaḥ is a masculine form.
Synonyms[edit]
Perspectives of Rishis[edit]
As per Rājavallabha and Rājanirghaṅṭa[edit]
They describe the characteristics of the fish as follows:
- It increases bile, phlegm and digestive fire.
- It is sweet and agreeable.
As per Bhāvaprakāśa[edit]
According to him:
- Illīśa is sweet, oily and bright.
- It increases the (digestive) fire, creates bile and phlegm.
- It is a light aphrodisiac which removes flatulence.
References[edit]
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu