Verse 14 says body unguent (aṅgarāga) gives everyone happiness, fortune, fragrance, lustre, delight, beauty and good spirits; the commentary reads both verses as about betel. Betel is said to give the face lustre and the mind contentment, keep the mouth moist, adorn and redden it, bring a sweet voice, destroy many diseases, create desire for food and clean the mouth after meals, so it is always to be used.
Names and synonyms
- Hindi
- तांबूल भक्षण गुणताम्बूल भक्षण के गुण
- English
- Benefits of chewing betel
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