Stable

🌟 Definition

Sthira is the property responsible for the stability of matter in Ayurvedic science.²

🌍 Elemental Association²

Guru attribute is primarily linked to one element:

• Earth (Prithvi)

When a substance is described as having a stable attribute (sthira guna), it is understood to contain high quantities of earth element.

🔄 Relationship with Dosha¹

• Increases: Kapha dosha ⬆️
• Decreases: Vata and Pitta doshas ⬇️

💩 Effect on Malas (Waste Products)²

Substances with stable attributes:

• Regulate the normal movement/elimination of waste products

🌡️ Taste Associations²

• Rasa (Taste): Sweet, Bitter
• Vipaka (Post-digestive taste): Sweet Vipaka
• Veerya (Potency): Cold potency (sheeta veerya)

Properties:

• It is responsible for stability in the body - which is essential as the quantity and quality of the dhatus should not be changing frequently
• It is strength-promoting for dhatus
• Strengthens ones hair, nails, teeth, bones, ligamnents and tendons, blood vessels
• Strengthens shukla dhatu
• Decreases agni
• Causes obstruction, constipation
• Creates love and care

Examples: Rejuvenating herbs

Manifestation in Kapha-dominant individuals:

• Slow initiation of actions.
• Slow manifestation of serious illnesses.

Sources:

Primary Source: Acharya Balkrishna's A Practical Approach To The Science of Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthy Living.

1. Ayurveda - The Science of Self-Healing - Dr Vasant D Lad - Pg 50
2. School of Ayurveda and Panchkarma - Lectures and Notes