Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 BHAGAVAD-GITA 17:9 katv-amla-lavanaty-usna- tiksna-ruksa-vidahinah ahara rajasasyesta duhkha-sokamaya-pradah WORD FOR WORD katu--bitter; amla--sour; lavana--salty; ati usna--very hot; tiksna--pungent; ruksa--dry; vidahinah--burning; aharah--food; rajasasya--to one in the mode of passion; istah--palatable; duhkha--distress; soka--misery; amaya--disease; pradah--causing. TRANSLATION Foods that are too bitter, too sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry and burning are dear to those in the mode of passion. Such foods cause distress, misery and disease. Copyright 1983 The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Used with permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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