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{{NeedCitation}}Vayas in Samskrit means Age of an individual. Ageing is a continuous process which starts with conception and ends with death. Ageing is the accumulation of changes in a person over time. The phenomenon of ageing is described in Ayurveda as Svabhavika (natural) and is inevitable.
{{NeedCitation}}Vayas is the term that refers to the age of an individual. Ageing is a continuous process which starts with conception and ends with death. Ageing is the accumulation of changes in a person over time. The phenomenon of ageing is described in Ayurveda as Svabhavika (natural) and is inevitable. Ayurveda classics have divided the entire lifetime into 3 or 4 sections on the basis of age in years. This division of age is such that individuals in any one group of this represent some special physical, mental, emotional and behavioral aspects that are relevant to that age group and are manifested due to specific dosha dominance in that age.
Introduction
Vayas is one of the important point of consideration in diagnosis and treatment in Ayurveda. A specific vayas vibhaga (age group) is vulnerable to specific diseases and must be guarded against them for maintaining their health. Predominance of a particular dosha is normal for a particular age group and to be more precise it is a necessity in order to be able to carry out the specified Purusharthas in that age. When these points are considered, evaluation of a diseased state becomes precise, appropriate treatment can be administered and guidelines given to that individual regarding [[Svasthavrtta (स्वस्थवृत्तम्)|svasthavrtta]] could be more specific and beneficial. Thus, ancient Ayurveda acharyas have given high importance to understanding this point.
== Definition of Vayas ==
== Definition of Vayas ==