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TEXT 41
rupa-matrad vikurvanat
tejaso daiva-coditat
rasa-matram abhut tasmad
ambho jihva rasa-grahah
SYNONYMS
rupa-matrat—which evolves from the subtle element form; vikurvanat—undergoing transformation; tejasah—from fire; daiva-coditat—under a superior arrangement; rasa-matram—the subtle element taste; abhut—became manifested; tasmat—from that; ambhah—water; jihva—the sense of taste; rasa-grahah—which perceives taste.
TRANSLATION
By the interaction of fire and the visual sensation, the subtle element taste evolves under a superior arrangement. From taste, water is produced, and the tongue, which perceives taste, is also manifested.
PURPORT
The tongue is described here as the instrument for acquiring knowledge of taste. Because taste is a product of water, there is always saliva on the tongue.
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