− | The word ‘Prithvi’ literally means ‘the earth’. It also represents the earth in its elemental form.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, prithvi, Page 647.</ref> It is one among the panchamahabhuta (Cha.Sa. Sharira Sthana 01/27). It also represents an area or spot or the ground. The matter originated from prithvi is terms as ‘parthiva’ (of earthen origin). This article deals with prithvi in its elemental form or prithvi mahabhuta and its role in medical science. | + | The word ‘Prithvi’ literally means ‘the earth’. It also represents the earth in its elemental form.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, prithvi, Page 647.</ref> It is one among the panchamahabhuta (Cha.Sa. Sharira Sthana 01/27). It also represents an area or spot or the ground. The matter originated from prithvi is terms as ‘parthiva’ (of earthen origin). This article deals with prithvi in its elemental form or prithvi mahabhuta and its role in medical science. </div> |