Significance of Sense of taste
The sense of taste plays a crucial role in multiple philosophical and scientific frameworks. In Jainism, it involves karmic elements that allow beings to experience taste through their sense organ and the tongue's taste buds, and conquering this sense is vital for overcoming cravings. The Purana attributes taste to the formation of the palate and emphasizes its connection to mastery over indulgence. Similarly, Vedanta and Mahayana acknowledge taste as a fundamental process connected to eating and flavor perception, while science identifies taste receptors on the tongue, linking it to health diagnostics.
Synonyms: Gustation, Flavor perception, Taste sensation, Palatability, Palate
In Dutch: Smaakzin; In Finnish: Maun tunne; In Spanish: Sentido del gusto; In German: Geschmackssinn; In Malay: Deria rasa; In Swedish: 厂尘补办办盲苍蝉濒补; In French: 骋辞没迟
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Buddhist concept of 'Sense of taste'
In Buddhism, the sense of taste encompasses the perception of various flavors through tongue interaction and engages philosophical inquiry into how these sensory experiences impact understanding and attachment to pleasurable or unpleasant sensations.
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) The ability of the tongue to discern different flavors that is often interrogated in philosophical discourse.[1] (2) The perception that arises from the interaction of the tongue with sweet and bitter sensations, as well as tastelessness.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Sense of taste'
In Hinduism, the sense of taste is seen as a powerful yet indulgent ability requiring mastery. It involves perceiving flavors through the tongue, linked to water and the divine, reflecting a deeper spiritual significance in food offerings.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) The ability to perceive flavors through the tongue, which is considered to have water as its essence.[3]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) This refers to the ability to perceive flavor, viewed as a process connected to the act of eating.[4]
Jain concept of 'Sense of taste'
In Jainism, the sense of taste encompasses the physical ability to experience flavors through taste buds and serves as a challenge to overcome cravings, aiding in spiritual mastery and relating to karmic elements influencing taste perception.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The sense through which taste is experienced, identified as the sense-organ of taste.[5] (2) This sense (rasana) is possessed by creatures such as the worm (krimi) as an addition to the sense of touch.[6] (3) Rasa relates to the karmic elements that provide beings with the capability to experience taste.[7] (4) The ability to perceive flavors through the taste buds on the tongue, necessitating contact with food or drink.[8]
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Another sense to be conquered by transcending preferences for various flavors, thus achieving mastery over cravings.[9]