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The word ‘dhatu’ is derived from the word root “Dha” by adding suffix “Tun”. | The word ‘dhatu’ is derived from the word root “Dha” by adding suffix “Tun”. | ||
The derivation of the word is as follows- | The derivation of the word is as follows- | ||
“डुधाञधारणपोषणयोः”- meaning that which sustains and nourishes. | “डुधाञधारणपोषणयोः”- meaning that which sustains and nourishes. | ||
In general, the Sanskrit word convey the meaning of a component, constituent, elementary substance, verbal, grammatical root or a metal. | |||
In general, the Sanskrit word convey the meaning of a component, constituent, elementary substance, verbal, grammatical root or a metal. | |||
==Synonyms: == | ==Synonyms: == | ||
When these physiological constituents are affected by dosha and lead to abnormalities, they are termed as dushya. [ Ash.Hru. Sutra Sthana1/13] | When these physiological constituents are affected by dosha and lead to abnormalities, they are termed as dushya. [ Ash.Hru. Sutra Sthana1/13] | ||