Significance of Complexion
Synonyms: Skin tone, Skin color, Appearance, Texture, Pigmentation, Texture.
In Dutch: Teint; In Finnish: Hipo; In Spanish: Tez
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Hindu concept of 'Complexion'
In Hinduism, "Complexion" encompasses distinct visual traits representing Vyuhas, the changing skin color of the Lord across yugas, and Mrija, reflecting various traits and conditions linked to skin appearance.
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Mrija; the color and appearance of the skin, indicative of various traits and conditions.[1]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The color and physical appearance associated with the Lord's various incarnations, changing with each yuga.[2]
The concept of Complexion in local and regional sources
Complexion, as described in regional sources, is a desirable physical quality associated with rasayana in Caraka, highlighting its connection to excellence and overall well-being in traditional health practices.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Excellence of this is one of the assets of rasayana mentioned by Caraka, and it is a desirable physical quality.[3]