Lord Mahavira And Herbal Science

Author(s): Darshanvijay, Ghanshyam Joshi
Publisher: Godiji Maharaj Jain Temple

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( 34 ) (Bhavaprakasha Nighantu Karpuradi class.
Verse. 89). Mansa Fala=(Femi) with pulp as soft as flesh, Brinjal. (Bengan).
Bhata (Shabda stoma Mahanidhi).
Rakta Bija=Mung Fali. (Bhavaprakasha Paribhasika Shabda mala).
These meanings clearly prove that the word 'Mansa' over and above meaning flesh also means pulp of a fruit: but the word Manga kah definitely means some Jam typed fruit preparation. Moreover in view of the internal burning sensation from which Lord Mahavira suffered, the word “Mansa' most appropriately means fruit-Jam, For reference just see:(1) The flesh of a cock is hot and so the consumption of flesh is totally prohibited.
(Snigdham ushnam Gurun etc.) (2) In olden times; the words “Mansa' and
Asthi' were used respctively for pulp of a fruit and seeds. From Jain seriptures and medical books many corroborations can be had in this matter. . Mansa Fala: Bengan (Brinjal).