Suffering

Literally 'bad space'; a state of misery, pain, disease or suffering of any kind

Definition

Duhkha literally means 'bad space' and refers to any state of misery, pain, disease, unhappiness or suffering. It is the universal condition that Ayurveda and yoga together seek to relieve.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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