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Kaṣāya

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By Swami Harshananda

Kaṣāya literally means ‘that which upsets’.

The word ‘kaṣāya’ is used in several senses depending upon the particular branch of knowledge. It represents or indicates:

  • astringent taste in the culinary sciences
  • the boiled and decanted essence of medicinal herbs in Ayurveda
  • weaknesses and impurities of mind which are obstacles to spiritual evolution in the philosophical works

They can be either in a potential state or manifested fully. For instance:

  1. Rāga - attachment
  2. Dveṣa - hatred

It is only the person who has transcended the kaṣāyas is fit for mokṣa or liberation.

References[edit]

  • The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore

Contributors to this article

Deval Sancheti, Apurva Mahendra Bhangdia

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