*Nourishment of all body elements (''dhatu'') depends on ''ahara rasa''. ''Rasa'' is predominantly ''apya'' (dominated by water element) in nature. So, diminution of ''rasa dhatu'' ultimately leads to loss of water content in body and production of ''trishna''. | *Nourishment of all body elements (''dhatu'') depends on ''ahara rasa''. ''Rasa'' is predominantly ''apya'' (dominated by water element) in nature. So, diminution of ''rasa dhatu'' ultimately leads to loss of water content in body and production of ''trishna''. |