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Rajas
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 devil beings who
are unable to distinguish between right and
wrong and their mind is diverted towards
conflicts and anger.
Rakta
Literally meaning the blood, it 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 Lord Ram is the seventh
incarnation of Vishnu and the warrior hero of
the holy Hindu epic, the Ramayana. He is
considered as the embodiment of righteousness.
Ranjaka
Located in the stomach, liver and spleen it is
one of the five pitta subdoshas. It perform the
function of giving color to the lymph when it is
transformed into blood as it passes through the
liver and spleen. |