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Kala Time period, season. Kamya Desirable, amiable, performed for desiring an object. Kama It is a sexual desire apart from the other two i.e. the dharma and artha which are mostly desired by men and are the three things from which a yogi, the saint must keep himself away from besides greed, fear, sleep and wrath. Kanthya It is the natural substances that improve the hoarseness of voice and are good for throat, speech and voice. Kapha It is one of the three doshas i.e. the water humor, the intracellular fluid and the extra cellular fluid that plays significant role in the nutrition and existence of body cells and tissues. Karma It refers to the religious act or rite but now has the literal meaning of action, work, deeds in life for one's present, past and future. Kama It refers to the healthy and spiritual use of senses. In ayurveda it is believed that the remedy of the disease is to be found in the the cause itself so the senses have a vital role to play in curing the ailment. Karna-taila It is a Sanskrit word meaning oiling the ears. Keshyam These are the natural herbs and substances that strengthen hair and the hair root. Khumbhaka In yoga it is a breathing exercise in which the breath is retained in a state of suspense when the mind is relaxed. This exercise re vitalizes the nervous system. Kichadi It is meal that is prepared with basmati rice and split mungdal. Sometimes few other legumes and vegetables are also used. Kledaka kapha It is one of the five subtypes of kapha. It has the vital function of moistening the food and liquefying the digested contents in the stomach. Kosha It refers to the subtle bodies, the sheaths. Human body has five sheaths in all, namely the sheath of knowledge, the sheath of bliss, the sheath of prana, the sheath of mind and the sheath of food. Krishna It refers to the most popular earthly incarnations and romantic god in the Hindu mythology. Krishna is considered to be the ninth incarnation of Vishnu and is the embodiment of love and divine joy that destroys all pains and sufferings. Kundalini Meaning the spiritual life force, Shakti kundalini is the residue that remains after material consciousness is dissolved. Karana Doing, making, effecting, causing. Karanja Indian beech, Latin name: Pongamia pinnata. Karavira Indian oleander, Latin name: Nerium indicum. Karmendriya An organ of action, the working sense. Kasaya Astringent taste or flavor. Kathina Hard, firm, stiff, harsh, inflexible, cruel. Katu Pungent taste or flavor. Katuka An herb, Latin name: Picrorhiza kurroa. Kaumarabhrtya The branch of Ayurveda that deals with child- care ( pediatrics ). Kaya Body, habitation. Kay-cikitsa Treatment of body diseases, Internal Medicine. Kedari kulya Irrigation canal analogy, a theory described in Ayurveda to explain the formation of tissues. Khale kapota The grain pigeon analogy, a theory described in Ayurveda to explain the formation of tissues. Kledaka Wet, moist or phlegm in stomach. Kriya Action, practice, applying a remedy. Kriyakala Duration of an action. Ksira Dadhi A theory described in Ayurveda to explain the formation of tissues. Kubera The God of riches and treasure. Kuti Cottage or hut. Kutipravesika Entering or living in a cottage for the purpose of rejuvenation. |
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