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== परिचयः॥ Introduction ==
== परिचयः॥ Introduction ==
Ayurveda offers the knowledge of methods for maintaining and enhancing Ayu (Life) of an individual. Ayu is defined as the close of union of 4 essential components namely, [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|Sharira]] (शरीरम्। Physical Body), Satva or [[Manas (मनः)|Manas]] (मनः। Mind), [[Atman (आत्मन्)|Atman]] (आत्मा। Consciousness or life energy) and Indriyas (इन्द्रियाणि। Sensory and motors organs). Thus, each and every component of this union is equally important for survival. Among these, Sharira and Indriyas are such components that connect individual’s life with the external world. Here, Indriyas are believed to perform the function of obtaining the knowledge of outside world and provide the essential stimulus or signal to the body or mind to perform necessary functions to survive in this world. Without Indriyas knowledge of outside world and performing any kind of action in response to these stimuli is not possible. Thus, these are considered the important tools of knowledge as well as action which work in close union with other 3 components viz. Shaira, Manas and Atman.
Ayurveda offers the knowledge of methods for maintaining and enhancing Ayu (Life) of an individual. Ayu is defined as the close of union of 4 essential components namely, [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|Sharira]] (शरीरम्। Physical Body), Satva or [[Manas (मनः)|Manas]] (मनः। Mind), [[Atman (आत्मन्)|Atman]] (आत्मा। Consciousness or life energy) and Indriyas (इन्द्रियाणि। Sensory and motors organs). Thus, each and every component of this union is equally important for survival. Among these, Sharira and Indriyas are such components that connect individual’s life with the external world. Here, Indriyas are believed to perform the function of obtaining the knowledge of outside world and provide the essential stimulus or signal to the body or mind to perform necessary functions to survive in this world. Without Indriyas knowledge of outside world and performing any kind of action in response to these stimuli is not possible. Thus, these are considered the important tools of knowledge as well as action which work in close union with other 3 components viz. Shaira, Manas and Atman.
== सृष्ट्युत्पत्तिकाले इन्द्रियाणाम् उत्पत्तिः ॥ Utpatti Of Indriyas ==
All 11 indriyas are known to be originated from a type of Ahankara (अहंकारः) during the origin of universe. Avyakta (अव्यक्तम्) gives rise to Mahat (महत्). Mahat generates Ahankara. This Ahankara is of 3 types. Vaiakrika (वैकारिक), Taijasa (तैजस) and Bhutadi (भूतादि). Vaikarika ahankara with the help of Taijasa type of ahankara gives rise to 11 types of Indriyas. This has been clearly mentioned by Acharya Sushruta as below, <blockquote>...तत्र वैकारिकादहङ्कारात्तैजससहायात्तल्लक्षणान्येवैकादशेन्द्रियाण्युत्पद्यन्ते, तद्यथा- श्रोत्रत्वक्चक्षुर्जिह्वाघ्राणवाग्घस्तोपस्थपायुपादमनांसीति; तत्र पूर्वाणि पञ्च बुद्धीन्द्रियाणि, इतराणि पञ्च कर्मेन्द्रियाणि, उभयात्मकं मनः ...(Sush. Samh 1.4) <ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra 4)</ref></blockquote><blockquote>...tatra vaikārikādahaṅkārāttaijasasahāyāttallakṣaṇānyevaikādaśendriyāṇyutpadyante, tadyathā- śrotratvakcakṣurjihvāghrāṇavāgghastopasthapāyupādamanāṁsīti; tatra pūrvāṇi pañca buddhīndriyāṇi, itarāṇi pañca karmendriyāṇi, ubhayātmakaṁ manaḥ ...(Sush. Samh 1.4)</blockquote>
== इन्द्रियाणि तथा तेषाम् भेदाः॥ Number and Types of Indriyas ==
== इन्द्रियाणि तथा तेषाम् भेदाः॥ Number and Types of Indriyas ==