Vijnana — Padartha

: The physical basis or substrate in which properties and actions reside.

: Added later to describe the absence of a substance or quality. Practical Application in Ayurveda Hand Book of Padartha Vijnana (Essence of Verses) Padartha Vijnana

: The dynamic activity or biological functions performed by a substance. : The physical basis or substrate in which

: The inherent qualities of a substance, such as heavy, cold, or sharp, which influence its therapeutic action. : The inherent qualities of a substance, such

: The inseparable relationship between a substance and its properties or actions.

: The principle of difference, used to decrease opposing qualities.

The term literally means "the meaning of a word" ( pada + artha ). In this context, it refers to any object or entity that exists, can be named, and can be experienced. Ayurveda adopts the categorization of the universe into six (and later seven) essential "Padarthas" to explain existence: