Upachaya

Improvement, nutrition, good muscle tone, and cheerfulness; a sign of healthy ojas and normal tejas

Definition

Upachaya means improvement — proper nutrition, good muscle tone, and cheerfulness. It is one of the qualities of healthy ojas and a function of normal tejas.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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