Psychological disorder w.s.r. to Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa (Mantra Chikitsa)

Abstract

Introduction: The perfect balance of mind, body and soul is considered as complete health in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic theory of mental health is based on combination of Triguna, Tridosha, and Panchmahabhuta. The dynamic balance of these above elements creates a good mental health. Balanced dosha of mind regulates the emotion while disturbed Dosha of mind plays an important role in the pathogenesis of mental diseases. In Ayurveda many references of Mana and treatment of Manas Vikara are available, which would be easy to understand and rewarding the field of treatment. These treatment has been categorised into 3 types i.e., Daivavyapashraya, Yuktivyapashraya and Satvavajaya. Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa is one of the treatment approaches concerned with spiritual way of treatment. Objectives: 1) To review literature related to the concept of Daivavyapshraya Chikitsa. 2) To find out details about Mantra Chikitsa which is used in Psychological Disorders. Materials and Methods: Ayurveda texts, Ayurvedic Samhitas, published articles are the materials for review of compilation and analysis of the concept. Discussion and Conclusion: Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa is considered Ashukari and cures the disease without any difficulties. It act as a Vyadhihar because of Daiva Prabhava. Mantra Chikitsa is one of the different modalities of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa. Mantra has been explained in both Swastha and Atura in the classics. In the present paper literature regarding the utility and importance of Mantra Chikitsa in psychological disorder has been explained.