Cowardice)

Fear, anxiety, and lack of courage; classified as signs of impaired agni.

Definition

Ashauryam is fear, anxiety, and lack of courage. Ayurveda classifies these emotional states as signs of impaired agni, recognizing the link between digestive fire and psychological vitality.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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