Concept of Dhatu, Dhatu Poshana with reference to Sharira Bala

  • Dr. Chandrakant Sukhdeo Girgune Professor, Dept. of Sharir Kriya, Ashwini Rural Ayurveda College, Manchi Hill, Sangamner, Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Keywords: Bala, Dhatu, Oja, Vyadhikshamatva, Rasa, Dhatuposhan

Abstract

A Dhatu is that entity which supports the body and also provides nourishment to the body. Bala is the energetic source required for nourishment, development, defence mechanism of body and it is the very essential factor responsible for providing strength to the body as well as mind. Through this bala with a person tends to perform his/her work both physically (sharirik) and mentally (manasika). This bala also yield Vyadhikshamatva which implies prevention of the occurrence of new disease and retarding the progression of existing disease. Excellence of bala in terms of oja are characterized by good memory, devotion, gratefulness, wisdom, purity, excessive enthusiasm, skill, courage velour in fighting, absence of sorrow, proper gait, and depth of wisdom.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i01.846
Published: 2020-02-29
How to Cite
Dr. Chandrakant Sukhdeo Girgune. (2020). Concept of Dhatu, Dhatu Poshana with reference to Sharira Bala. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(01), 244-247. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i01.846
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