Kriyashakti

The power of action and movement; a defining characteristic of rajo guna.

Definition

Kriyashakti is the kinetic energy of action and movement. It is a defining characteristic of rajo guna and drives all activity, motion, and change in the cosmos and the body.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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