Grahani

The small intestine, which serves as the 'fireplace' where jathara agni performs digestion.

Grahani: The Small Intestine

Grahani is the small intestine, described in the digestive analogy as the fireplace or stove where the fire of digestion (jathara agni) operates. It is the site where digestive enzymes are discharged from the intestinal wall, fueled by the energy of yesterday's digested food. Grahani is a critical structure in the digestive process, providing the physical seat for the transformative action of agni.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Four: Agni, The Digestive Fire

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