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Rasayana thantra is a specialized practice in the
Rasayana thantra is a specialized practice in the
form of rejuvenative recipes, dietary regimen, special
form of rejuvenative recipes, dietary regimen, special health-promoting conduct/behavior and drugs.
health-promoting conduct/behaviour and drugs.
== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==
== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==
== रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==
== रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==
Caraka states that, the means of obtaining optimum nourishment to the Dhatus are called Rasayana. [Bull.lnd.lnst. Hist.Med. Vol.XXXI-200 1]
Caraka states that, the means of obtaining optimum nourishment to the Dhatus are called Rasayana. [Bull.lnd.lnst. Hist.Med. Vol.XXXI-200 1]
shloka: deergham aayu smruti medhaa...
Susruta defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases (su. suo 17. 7).
Susruta defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases (su. suo 17. 7).
Sharangadhara Samhita expalins th eterm "Rasayan' as that which prevents ageing as well as diseases.
shloka: Rasayanam cha tadjneyamyad jara wyadhi nashanam
== Place of Rasayana in Ayurveda ==
Rasayana tantra is a specialty of Ayurveda. It is also known as Jarachikitsa. Various methods to prevent premature ageing, achieve longevity (by preventing diseases and preserving the health), increase the strength, endurance and immunity are discussed under this branch of Ayurveda. The word जरा । ‘Jara’ means Ageing or senility. Thus, Jarachikitsa also signifies the specialty treatments in Ayurveda for diseases occurring in old age. Therefore, this branch is commonly referred to as Geriatrics but its scope is not limited to the subject of Geriatrics.
== Jara : The alternative term for Rasayanatantram ==
Avurveda has considered Jara or vdrdhiikya as a natural and inevitable process as well as a Swabhdvaja vyddhi (natural disease). Etymologically, the term Jara comprises of Jr+Ana+ Tap. The term Jara has been derived from the Sanskrit root, "Irisb vayohanow" which can be explained as "Vayah krta slata mamsadya vastha visesa" which means the muscles and other tissues are loosened under the influence of aging. Totally this term indicates of the' loss' in the period of life span. A synonym of Jara "Visrasa" is derived from the word "Sramsu adahpatane" which means a degradation / retardation in the physical, physiological and psychological well-being.
== Benefits of Rasayana ==
== Benefits of Rasayana ==
Person taking Rasayana therapy attains longevity, enhanced cognitive functions specifically related to memory and intellect, radiating complexion and luster, good quality voice, superior strength of body and sense organs such that /what he says comes true. These qualitites naturally make such person respectable, successful and popular. the person attains physical and mental strength of such a nature that whatever he decides can achieve without any obstruction caused my health of body and mind.
Person taking Rasayana therapy attains longevity, enhanced cognitive functions specifically related to memory and intellect, radiating complexion and luster, good quality voice, superior strength of body and sense organs such that /what he says comes true. These qualitites naturally make such person respectable, successful and popular. the person attains physical and mental strength of such a nature that whatever he decides can achieve without any obstruction caused my health of body and mind.
== Who can take Rasayana? ==
== Historic considerations of Rasayana ==
== Historic considerations of Rasayana ==
==== Ayush Kamya; ====
==== Ayush Kamya; ====
used for increasing longevity.
used for increasing longevity.
As per method of use-
# Vatatapika Rasayana or outdoor practice
# Kutipraveshika Rasayana or intensive indoor regimen(inclusive of panchkarma) using a specially designed trigarbha rasayana kuti or therapy chamber