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→शरीरस्य मूलम् ॥ Roots of the Sharira
== शरीरस्य मूलम् ॥ Roots of the Sharira ==
== शरीरस्य मूलम् ॥ Roots of the Sharira ==
3 Doshas, 7 Dhatus and 3 Malas are believed to be the building blocks or roots of the ‘Sharira’. <ref>Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutram 3])</ref>All of them are composed of different proportions of 5 basic elements or Panchamabhutas. It is thus believed that any visible characteristic or activity of a human being has its roots in the interplay of these 3 integral components of human body. These 3 components control and represent the structure and function of physical body while maintaining close union with mind, senses and life energy.
3 Doshas, 7 Dhatus and 3 Malas are believed to be the basic functional units or roots of the ‘Sharira’. <ref>Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutram 3])</ref> All of them are composed of different proportions of Panchamabhutas (पञ्चमहाभूतानि। 5 basic elements). It is believed that, any visible characteristic or activity of a human being has its roots in the interplay of these 3 integral components of human body. These 3 components control and represent the structure as well as the function of physical body while maintaining close union with mind, senses and life energy.
== Factors responsible for maintenance and destruction of Sharira ==
== Factors responsible for maintenance and destruction of Sharira ==
Ayurveda has given utmost importance to maintaining the equilibrium of these 3 components viz. Dosha, Dhatu & Malas because it is said that, when in equilibrium these constituents maintain natural state of balanced internal environment and promote health. However, when these 3 components fail to maintain natural equilibrium (in terms of alteration in natural quality or quantity) then there is either discomfort or destruction of the body.
Ayurveda has given utmost importance to maintaining the equilibrium of these 3 components viz. Dosha (दोषाः।), Dhatu (धातवः।) & Malas (मलाः।) because it is said that, when in equilibrium these constituents maintain natural state of balanced internal environment and promote health. However, when these 3 components fail to maintain natural equilibrium (in terms of alteration in natural quality or quantity) then there is either discomfort or destruction of the body.<blockquote>यदा ह्यस्मिञ् शरीरे धातवो वैषम्यमापद्यन्ते तदा क्लेशं विनाशं वा प्राप्नोति | (Char. Samh. 6.4)<ref name=":0" /></blockquote><blockquote>yadā hyasmiñ śarīre dhātavo vaiṣamyamāpadyante tadā kleśaṁ vināśaṁ vā prāpnoti |</blockquote>
== शरीरवृद्धीकराः भावाः ॥ Factors responsible for growth of Sharira ==
== शरीरवृद्धीकराः भावाः ॥ Factors responsible for growth of Sharira ==
In line with Ayurveda’s objective of maintaining health and treating diseases, guideline has been provided on the role of some important factors responsible for growth of this Sharira. These factors play critical role in growth and development of physical body according to Ayurveda.
In line with Ayurveda’s objective of maintaining health and treating diseases, description is found on the role of some important factors responsible for growth of this Sharira. These factors play critical role in growth and development of physical body according to Ayurveda.
This topic is another example of brilliance of ancient Ayurveda scholars. They have precisely pointed out the various factors that should be considered together in order to understand the possible reasons for proper or improper growth of physical body of any individual. Listed following are those critical factors responsible for one’s growth and development,
This topic is another example of brilliance of ancient Ayurveda scholars. They have precisely pointed out the various factors that should be considered together in order to understand the possible reasons for proper or improper growth of physical body of any individual. Listed following are those critical factors responsible for one’s growth and development,
<blockquote>कार्त्स्न्येन शरीरवृध्दिकरास्त्विमे भावा भवन्ति; तद्यथा- कालयोगः, स्वभावसंसिध्दि:, आहारसौष्ठवम्,अविघातश्चेति|| (Char. Samh. Shar. 6.12)<ref name=":0" /></blockquote><blockquote>kārtsnyena śarīravr̥dhdikarāstvime bhāvā bhavanti; tadyathā- kālayogaḥ, svabhāvasaṁsidhdi:, āhārasauṣṭhavam,avighātaśceti||</blockquote>
<blockquote>कार्त्स्न्येन शरीरवृध्दिकरास्त्विमे भावा भवन्ति; तद्यथा- कालयोगः, स्वभावसंसिध्दि:, आहारसौष्ठवम्,अविघातश्चेति|| (Char. Samh. Shar. 6.12)<ref name=":0" /></blockquote><blockquote>kārtsnyena śarīravr̥dhdikarāstvime bhāvā bhavanti; tadyathā- kālayogaḥ, svabhāvasaṁsidhdi:, āhārasauṣṭhavam,avighātaśceti||</blockquote>
=== कालयोगः॥ Favorable time of season and one’s lifespan or age ===
The natural age of growth and development is childhood and young age while the natural time of year favorable for growth and building strength is Visarga kala. (See [[Rutucharya (ऋतुचर्या)|Rtucharya]] for details on Visarga kala).
=== स्वभावसंसिध्दिः॥ Natural tendencies of individual ===
By natural tendencies, one might correlate this with genetic constitution of an individual for ease of understanding. The commentator Chakrapani has described this factor to be Adrshta (अदृष्टम् । invisible or unknown).
=== आहारसौष्ठवम्॥ Quality of food consumption ===
Intake of good quality of food having attributes beneficial for body and abiding by all the good dietary practices expounded in compendium is responsible for development of superior quality body tissues.
=== अविघातः॥ Absence of inhibiting factors ===
In spite of having good quality food at favorable time of life and season, one might face difficulty in maintaining good health and life. This could be because of presence or practice of some such factors which adversely affect body. Classics mention few examples like indulging in unhygienic practices, excessive sexual activity and not following rules mentioned in [[Sadvrutta (सद्वृत्तम्)|Sadvrtta]]. These practices are regarded as the inhibiting factors for growth and thus adversely affect growth & development.<blockquote></blockquote>
== References ==
== References ==
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