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== चिकित्सा चतुष्पादाः॥ Four Components of Chikitsa  ==

== चिकित्सा चतुष्पादाः॥ Four Components of Chikitsa  ==

This is the unique concept in theory of Ayurveda medicine. This concept highlights the critical role of 4 components for being any appropriately administered treatment a success. A Vaidya, Paricharaka, Rogi and Dravyam are those 4 components which when possess all desired qualities, become the 4 pillars of a successful treatment. Their importance is such recognized that, the word 'Chikitsa' is also defined on this basis and these 4 components are called 'Ckikitsa Chatushpadas' i.e. 4 pillars of chikitsa.<blockquote>चतुर्णां भिषगादीनां शस्तानां धातुवैकृते| प्रवृत्तिर्धातुसाम्यार्था चिकित्सेत्यभिधीयते||</blockquote><blockquote>caturṇāṁ bhiṣagādīnāṁ śastānāṁ dhātuvaikr̥tē| pravr̥ttirdhātusāmyārthā cikitsētyabhidhīyatē|</blockquote>Meaning: Employment of all the excellent four – physician etc. – in case of disorder of dhatu with the objective of (re-establishing) their equilibrium is called “Therapeutics”

This is the unique concept in theory of Ayurveda medicine. This concept highlights the critical role of 4 components for being any appropriately administered treatment a success. A Vaidya, Paricharaka, Rogi and Dravyam are those 4 components which when possess all desired qualities, become the 4 pillars of a successful treatment. Their importance is such recognized that, the word 'Chikitsa' is also defined on this basis and these 4 components are called 'Chikitsa Chatushpadas' i.e. 4 pillars of chikitsa.<blockquote>चतुर्णां भिषगादीनां शस्तानां धातुवैकृते| प्रवृत्तिर्धातुसाम्यार्था चिकित्सेत्यभिधीयते||</blockquote><blockquote>caturṇāṁ bhiṣagādīnāṁ śastānāṁ dhātuvaikr̥tē| pravr̥ttirdhātusāmyārthā cikitsētyabhidhīyatē|</blockquote>Meaning: Employment of all the excellent four – physician etc. – in case of disorder of dhatu with the objective of (re-establishing) their equilibrium is called “Therapeutics”

== चिकित्साभेदाः॥ Types of chikitsa ==

== चिकित्साभेदाः॥ Types of chikitsa ==

=== Three Basic Types of Chikitsa ===

=== Three Basic Types of Chikitsa ===

==== दैवव्यपाश्रया चिकित्सा॥ Daiva Vyappashraya Chikitsa ====

==== दैवव्यपाश्रया चिकित्सा॥ Daiva Vyapashraya Chikitsa ====

Daivavyapashraya chikitsa (Divine therapy) includes chanting of mantras, wearing the Aushadha and performances of homas. Daivavyapashraya chikitsa largely revives normal functioning of Sattva and removes obstacles of Rajas. It is not in common use now a days.  

Daivavyapashraya chikitsa (Divine therapy) includes chanting of mantras, wearing the Aushadha and performances of homas. Daivavyapashraya chikitsa largely revives normal functioning of Sattva and removes obstacles of Rajas. It is not in common use now a days.  

The methods adopted by Charaka as a part of Daiva Vyapashraya treatment are 1. Mantra (Hymns) 2. Aushadha (Amulets, Talisman) 3. Mani (Wearing of gems) 4. Mangala (Auspicious ceremony) 5. Bali (Offering to god) 6. Upahara (Gift) 7. Homa(Oblations) 8. Niyamana (Observance of scriptural rules) 9. Prayascita (Atonement) 10. Upavasa (Fasting) 11. Svastyayana (Chanting of auspicious, Hymns) 12. Pranipata (Observance to the god) 13. Gamana (Going to pilgrimage). <ref name=":1">Rajput PV, Mamidi P. SATVAVJAY & DAIVAVYAPASHRAY CHIKITSA: BOON TO MANAS VIKARAS. WJPPS, 2018;  7 (7): 1456-61</ref>  

The methods adopted by Charaka as a part of Daiva Vyapashraya treatment are 1. Mantra (Hymns) 2. Aushadha (Amulets, Talisman) 3. Mani (Wearing of gems) 4. Mangala (Auspicious ceremony) 5. Bali (Offering to god) 6. Upahara (Gift) 7. Homa(Oblations) 8. Niyamana (Observance of scriptural rules) 9. Prayascita (Atonement) 10. Upavasa (Fasting) 11. Svastyayana (Chanting of auspicious, Hymns) 12. Pranipata (Observance to the god) 13. Gamana (Going to pilgrimage). <ref name=":1">Rajput PV, Mamidi P. SATVAVJAY & DAIVAVYAPASHRAY CHIKITSA: BOON TO MANAS VIKARAS. WJPPS, 2018;  7 (7): 1456-61</ref>  

==== सत्त्वावजय चिकित्सा॥ Sattvavajava Chikitsa ====

==== सत्त्वावजय चिकित्सा॥ Sattvavajaya Chikitsa ====

It is specially useful for the mental diseases and it consists of Manonigraha i.e. control of mind.

It is specially useful for the mental diseases and it consists of Manonigraha i.e. control of mind.