Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 > > In SB2.7.4 purport, we read: > > > > "Transcendental relations between the Personality of Godhead and the > > living entities are eternally established in five different > > affectionate humors, which are known as santa, dasya, sakhya, > > vatsalya and madhurya." > > > > What is the meaning of the word 'humor' > > In Ayurveda and derived ancient Greek medicine it refers to bodily > 'fluids', i.e. constituents (doshas). > Word 'humor' also reffers to 'mood' or 'temper' (characteristic state of feeling). I'd say in connection to relationships, this meaning may be more appropriate. I don't see how bodily fluids (doshas) would fit into five relations between Krsna and soul, no matter how affectionate those fluids may be (affectionate humors). your servant Giri-nayaka das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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