rasas (räˑ·s
z),
z),n.pl in Ayurveda, the six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent. These tastes are intimately bound up with doshas, so that individuals crave the tastes they need to restore balance in the doshas. See also doshas.
| Rasa | Predominant mahabhutas |
|---|---|
| Sweet | Prithivi and jala |
| Sour | Prithivi and tejas |
| Salty | Jala and tejas |
| Pungent | Vayu and tejas |
| Bitter | Vayu and akasha |
| Astringent | Vayu and Prithivi |
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