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=== Bali ===

=== Bali ===

In the treatment of certain psychiatric conditions, Bali or sacrifice is performed on a certain day at a certain time. (Asht.utt.5.33)

In the treatment of certain psychiatric conditions, Bali or sacrifice is performed on a certain day at a certain time. (Asht.utt.5.33)

There are certain grahas(psychiatric conditions) where in sacrifice or bali is performed of a certain flower, or food in order to restore health. (Asht.utt.5)A Gandha prepared of kumkuma, Kesar is kept in a pot where four paths or roads meet together in a place where there is no residency and offered Bali to grahas (the concept that can be mildly co-related with psychosomatic disorders). (sush.sutra.60.31)

There are certain grahas(psychiatric conditions) where in sacrifice or bali is performed of a certain flower, or food in order to restore health. (Asht.utt.5)

 

A Gandha prepared of kumkuma, Kesar is kept in a pot where four paths or roads meet together in a place where there is no residency and offered Bali to grahas (the concept that can be mildly co-related with psychosomatic disorders). (sush.sutra.60.31)

One has to sacrifice Snana(bath), vastra(clothes), aahara(food) as well in certain psychiatric conditions until the expected results are seen.(Asht.utt.5.22)

One has to sacrifice Snana(bath), vastra(clothes), aahara(food) as well in certain psychiatric conditions until the expected results are seen.(Asht.utt.5.22)

In the Vedic literature there are numerous prescription of sacrifice. And in some of the sacrifices animal sacrifice is also recommended. The Vedic literature lists many such animal sacrifices which reward the performer with material benedictions. During Lord Krishna’s time on earth, the great king Yudhishthira performed the sacred Ashwamedha sacrifice, which involves sacrificing a horse. Prior to that, during the Treta Yuga, the famous Maharaja Dashratha of Ayodhya also performed the sacrifice. It was performed by many kings with the idea of bestowing good karma on the king and his kingdom. So that animal sacrifice does not mean to kill the animal. Animal sacrifice means to prove the strength of Vedic hymns so that one old animal is put into the fire and he's given again a new life, renewed life, just to show the potency of the hymns, Vedic hymns. But in this age, Kali-yuga, those sacrifices are forbidden. Such sacrifice is not possible in this age because there is no brahmana qualified to carry it out. Those who are intelligent know that such a sacrifice cannot be successful in this age because no one knows the proper mantras capable of giving an old animal the body of a new animal. When an animal sacrifice is properly conducted, an old animal is sacrificed, and it emerges from the fire in a new body. These sacrifices were a means of testing the brahmanas who would preside over them, and was also a way of benefitting the animal being sacrificed. The entire purpose was aimed at providing purification.

Most of these examples of bali as a mode of management of some disease have been mentioned in the illnesses related to Grahas or bhutas which are the subject of [[Bhootavidya or Grahachikitsa (भूतविद्या ग्रहचिकित्सा वा)|Grahachikitsa or Bhootavidya]] described in Ayurveda. In all such diseases the mind-body complex of a human is taken over by some celestial energies and thus the life is endangered. These situations are beyond the understanding of basic science since it can not be seen, heard or studied using any physical instruments used in any branch of science. However, clinically it can be understood but becomes extremely difficult to manage such cases. In such circumstances various measures of Daivavyapashraya chikitsa have been advocated by Ayurveda.

 

In the Hindu faith, one must take the bad with the good, and while the Gods must be worshiped, the demons–in respect for their great power–must be placated. And the demons, the leering and fanged bhutas and kalas, have great and gross appetites.” He describes the range in magnitude of sacrifices: “Caru range from a fairly simple offering requiring the sacrifice of a single chicken, to elaborate ceremonies involving the slaughter of dozens of animals. (https://www.hinduismtoday.com/magazine/april-may-june-2012/2012-04-traditions-the-reality-of-animal-sacrifice/)

=== Homa ===

=== Homa ===

Homa or Auspicious Fire rites are performed after the completion of Virechana Karma on the day of favorable Nakshatra(right alignment of stars according to hindu calender). This also is a method of purification therapy. (cha.sut15.17)

Homa is the act of offering or pouring an oblatory material (havis) into the fire. This as a means of treatment for certain illnesses has been mentioned at few places in Ayurveda. Also one is advised to perform homa before starting the [[Panchakarmas (पञ्चकर्माणि)|Panchakarma]] procedures like [[Vamana (वमनम्)|Vamana]] and [[Virechana (विरेचनम्)|Virechana]]. <ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 17)</ref> There is a reference that says, if homa is performed inappropriately it could be a potential cause of developing Unmada (A group of psychiatric disorders described in Ayurveda similar to psychosis, nurosis etc).<ref>Charaka Samhita (Nidanasthana Adhyaya 7 Sutra 14)</ref> At the same time, properly performed Homa has also been said to be therapeutic in the treatment of certain types of Unmada. As a part of treatment, Homa is described in Jwara Roga (Disease concerning fever). <ref>Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 314)</ref>

 

Ayurveda is the only science that applies practices like homa, mangala, bali, mantra, upavasa, etc as treatment methods as and when necessary along with oral administration of medicines.

 

 

If homa is performed improperly can cause unmada (a psychological disorder described in Ayurveda).(cha.nida.7.14) .although it also is therapeutic in the treatment of certain types of Unmada.

As a part of treatment, Homa is described in Jwara Roga(Disease concerning fever). (cha.chi.3.314)

Upavasa in literal terms means fasting. Langhana is the technical term used in Ayurveda to indicate Upavasa. It is counted under the non-medicinal modes of treatment. It can also be called as Therapeutic fasting. Although intermittent fasting is gaining increasing popularity in today's era, it had been suggested in Ayurveda since thousands of years ago and recommended by practicing Vaidyas in variety of diseases regularly. However fasting as langhana in certian medical conditions can not be counted under Daivavyapashraya chikitsa. If the fasting on a specific day of week or a month, for a specific deity and for a specific time period has been suggested as a way of curing a certain disease even if that medical condition is not

In Raktaja Roga ([[Rakta Dhatu (रक्त धातु)|Rakta dhatu]] vitiation-related disorders), Upavasa is indicated along with purgation and other therapies. (cha.sutr.24.18)

 

 

In Raktaja Roga(blood vitiation-related disorders), Upavasa is indicated along with purgation and other therapies. (cha.sutr.24.18)

In the management of Amaja disorders, Upavasa is advised after the elimination of doshas through emesis. (cha.vi.2.13)

In the management of Amaja disorders, Upavasa is advised after the elimination of doshas through emesis. (cha.vi.2.13)

=== Niyama ===

=== Niyama ===

The social code of conduct or social wellbeing is termed Niyama.

The term Niyama refers to the practices of self restraint. Observance of Niyamas involves control of one's body, mind, speech, senses and actions. Only such control can be healing for some illnesses. In Yoga shastra Niyama has been included under Ashtanga yoga. Here Niyama is categorized further into 5 types namely, shoucha (hygiene), santosha (satisfaction), tapas (austerity), swadhyaya, ishwara pranidhana (praying to God). These 5 types are actually the methods of practicing Niyama. This can again be considered as non-medicinal method of treatment. It is believed that one can generate karma through actions of physical body, mind (thoughts, emotions) and speech. All this can be controlled through Niyaam observance.  In certain diseases where past life karma is believed to be related to the ill health condition not responding to the regular medicinal treatment, such practices could be followed.  

Niyama is also an eminent skill or character of Pranabhisara(the one who saves life). (cha.sutr.29.7)

Niyama is also an eminent skill or character of Pranabhisara(the one who saves life). (cha.sutr.29.7)

In Satyuga(one among four Yug according to Hindu dharma), people followed the rules of social wellbeing or Niyama along with fasting, moral discipline, etc, and thus the life span or the quality of life, quality of the surrounding environment was excellent. (cha.vim.3.28)

In Satyuga(one among four Yug according to Hindu dharma), people followed the rules of social wellbeing or Niyama along with fasting, moral discipline, etc, and thus the life span or the quality of life, quality of the surrounding environment was excellent. (cha.vim.3.28)