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Ma
In Hindu mythology ma means the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. According to ayurveda ma is the giver of heart i.e. the heart comes form the mother and thus the way of one's thinking, his way of life, feelings, memory that is circulated throughout his body is the gift form ma.

Madhyama
In Sanskrit this word means trunk of the body. In ayurvedic terminology it refers to the sound rising form the heart that is felt by the ears and not heard.

Majja
It means the bone marrow. Being one of the seven dhatus it is soft and has the main function of filling up the asthi and nourishing the shukra.

Malas
It means the waste products that are excreted out of the body by some or the other phenomenon. It primarily includes urine, feces and sweat.

Madhura
It means sweet.

Mantram
These are the sacred words or phrases that have a spiritual significance and power. These are of two types: one that is expressed or said by voice and are heard whereas others are non- uttered but are repeated internally.

For more information on mantras, see our article on mantra.
Marmas
These are the nerve crossings where nerves come to the fascia and relate to the vital human body organs. Marmas are the 365 vital energy points in the body of which 108 are of great importance in ayurveda. They are also called door receptors.

Maya
Literal meaning is illusion whereas in spiritual terms it refers to god's creative energy, cosmic illusion. The illusion here is not an illusion in terms of it being unreal but in terms of the divine acts, sport or lila played by the cosmic deities.

Meda
It is the fat tissue supported by mamsa dhatu. The main function of this one of the seven bodily tissues is to support the human body and lubricate it. Meda's presence in excess can cause obesity and physical weakness.

Moksha
It means liberation, freedom in every aspect and every way of life.

Madakari
That which causes intoxication.

Madanaphala
Emetic nut, Latin name: Randia spinosa.

Madhura
Sweet taste of flavor, pleasant, charming, delightful.


Madya
Any intoxicating drink or substance.

Mahabhuta
Big elements, gross elements, being great.

Mahad tattva
Intellect, great principle.

Mahendra
A great king or leader, the great Indra. Indra is the king of demigods

Majja-vaha srotas
Channels transporting bone marrow.

Malinikarana
The act making impure, staining.

Mamsa-vaha srotas
Channels transporting muscles.

Manas
Mind.

Manda
Slow.

Mandagni
Weakened state of digestive fire.

Medha
Mental power, intelligence, wisdom, and prudence.

Medo-vaha srotas
Channels transporting fatty tissue.

Medya
That which enhances wisdom, mental power and intelligence.

Mithya-yoga
Wrong use, wrong employment.

Matsaya
Fish

Moong ki daal
A variety of green dry beans used for cooking or making sprouts.

Mrudu
Soft, delicate, tender.

Mudra
A sign, position, image commonly practiced in Yoga or religious worship.

Mutra
Urine.

Mutra-vaha srotas
Channels transporting the urine.


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