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Which fruits make up triphala, and why does the commentary call the name apt?

त्रिफला किन फलों से बनती है और टीका इस नाम को सार्थक क्यों कहती है?

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Haritaki, bibhitaki and amalaki; the commentary says they remove the disorders arising from the three doshas.

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Verse 6 says bibhitaki has qualities like abhaya, as the Jina taught, so the three together are called triphala. Verses 7-8 praise triphala as nectar on earth that removes all diseases, keeps youth, firms the body, gives intellect, cleanses the wastes and kindles the fire.

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