Question

What are the reasons for the laghu guna of Goat milk?
(A) It does more physical activity.
(B) It consumes more water.
(C) It eats Katu-tikta rasa predominant feeds.
(D) Goat consumes less quantity of water.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. (B) and (D) only
• B. (A) and (B) only
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only
• D. (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Goat milk is considered laghu due to its active nature, dietary influences, and lower water intake, making it easy to digest and beneficial for certain health conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Laghu guna (light quality) of goat milk refers to its property of being light, easy to digest, and not causing heaviness in the body. The following reasons contribute to the laghu guna of goat milk:
- (A): It does more physical activity. – Goats are active animals, which leads to the milk produced being light in quality.
- (C): It eats Katu
-tikta rasa predominant feeds. – Goat's diet, which is rich in Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter) tastes, contributes to the lightness of the milk produced.
- (D): Goat consumes less quantity of water. – Goats are known to consume less water compared to other animals, which leads to the lightness in the milk. Thus, the correct answer is (3) (A), (C) and (D) only.