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Freeman<ref>Freeman G L, ''The Energetics of Human Behaviour.'' Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University Press (1948)</ref> observes that an organism or an individual tends to maintain normality against external and internal disrupting agencies by making certain psychological alterations with respect to physical and social surroundings. Thus, homeostasis which connotes an automatic normalizing physiological parameter exemplified by maintenance of body temperature, oxygen and carbondioxide levels, and so on has acquired a psychological connotation to include perceptual, and intellectual functioning of an individual. Homeostasis is a dynamic equilibrium, because the individual is constantly taking corrective/adjustive action to restore the balance.<ref name=":4" />

Freeman<ref>Freeman G L, ''The Energetics of Human Behaviour.'' Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University Press (1948)</ref> observes that an organism or an individual tends to maintain normality against external and internal disrupting agencies by making certain psychological alterations with respect to physical and social surroundings. Thus, homeostasis which connotes an automatic normalizing physiological parameter exemplified by maintenance of body temperature, oxygen and carbondioxide levels, and so on has acquired a psychological connotation to include perceptual, and intellectual functioning of an individual. Homeostasis is a dynamic equilibrium, because the individual is constantly taking corrective/adjustive action to restore the balance.<ref name=":4" />

==== Holistic Equilibrium in Ayurveda ====

==== Holistic Approach in Ayurveda ====

[[Acharya Charaka (आचार्य चरकः)|Acharya Charaka]] relates the terms [[Prakrti (प्रकृतिः)|Prakrti]], Svasthya, Sukha, Arogya, Dhatusamya as synonyms of health. He stresses that disorder is disequilibrium (asantulana) of [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatus]] and their equilibrium is health. Having various qualities in right or natural quantities (sama) is considered essential for health. Asantulan (imbalance) is the cause of illness. Being healthy means balance, harmony and equilibrium in all the physiological activities of body and mind. This harmonious situation gives pleasure and eternal happiness devoid of any stress. [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] considers the imbalance of the three [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Dosha]] as the immediate cause of all types of disease in the body. It also describes ways to attain mental balance by ‘[[Sadvrutta (सद्वृत्तम्)|Sadvrutta]]’ which means good regimen, a code of conduct for keeping a balanced condition of body and mind. Speaking truth, avoiding losing of temper in any circumstances, controlling passions and desires, not harming anyone are some of the ethical conducts described.<ref name=":7">Devan, Shweta et. al: ''The Basics of Healthy Living (Swasthavritta)'' in IAMJ: Volume 2; Issue 2; Mar - Apr 2014</ref> Acharya Sushruta also advocates the maintenance of balance (samatva) or equilibrium of the doshas, dhatus, malas and agni in the body to be a Svastha.

[[Acharya Charaka (आचार्य चरकः)|Acharya Charaka]] relates the terms [[Prakrti (प्रकृतिः)|Prakrti]], Svasthya, Sukha, Arogya, Dhatusamya as synonyms of health. He stresses that disorder is disequilibrium (asantulana) of [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatus]] and their equilibrium is health. Having various qualities in right or natural quantities (sama) is considered essential for health. Asantulan (imbalance) is the cause of illness. Being healthy means balance, harmony and equilibrium in all the physiological activities of body and mind. This harmonious situation gives pleasure and eternal happiness devoid of any stress. [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] considers the imbalance of the three [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Dosha]] as the immediate cause of all types of disease in the body. It also describes ways to attain mental balance by ‘[[Sadvrutta (सद्वृत्तम्)|Sadvrutta]]’ which means good regimen, a code of conduct for keeping a balanced condition of body and mind. Speaking truth, avoiding losing of temper in any circumstances, controlling passions and desires, not harming anyone are some of the ethical conducts described.<ref name=":7">Devan, Shweta et. al: ''The Basics of Healthy Living (Swasthavritta)'' in IAMJ: Volume 2; Issue 2; Mar - Apr 2014</ref> Acharya Sushruta also advocates the maintenance of balance (samatva) or equilibrium of the doshas, dhatus, malas and agni in the body to be a Svastha.