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==== ''Rasayana'' in the first ''Pada'' ====

The first part of this chapter mentions six ''rasayana'', including Brahma Rasayana, Chyavanaprasha, Amalaka Rasayana, and Haritaki Rasayana (a combination of both ''haritaki'' and ''amalaki''). The contents and procedures for preparation of each of these ''rasayana'' is mentioned in the text. Commentator Gangadhara has given further details about steps in actual preparation. Apart from the commonly described benefits of ''rasayana'', at the beginning of the chapter, each ''rasayana'' has got certain specific benefits. A ''vaidya'' selects a ''rasayana'' for a person considering mode of action of ''rasayana'', based on qualities and actions, and based on specific benefits of that ''rasayana''.

The first part of this chapter mentions six ''rasayana'', including ''Brahma Rasayana, Chyavanaprasha, Amalaka Rasayana, and Haritaki Rasayana'' (a combination of both ''haritaki'' and ''amalaki''). The contents and procedures for preparation of each of these ''rasayana'' is mentioned in the text. Commentator Gangadhara has given further details about steps in actual preparation. Apart from the commonly described benefits of ''rasayana'', at the beginning of the chapter, each ''rasayana'' has got certain specific benefits. A ''vaidya'' selects a ''rasayana'' for a person considering mode of action of ''rasayana'', based on qualities and actions, and based on specific benefits of that ''rasayana''.

===== ''Brahma Rasayana'' =====

This ''rasayana'' is prepared with thousand haritaki fruits and amalaki fruits ~~3000 in number~~, with 25 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and 14 other medicines used for kalka (in the form of paste). Specially this rasayana, apart from general benefits of rasayana, is described as useful for removing tandra (drowsiness), klama ( lassitude), shvasa (dyspnea). It also boosts intelligence and memory. These benefits of this rasayana, are because it ignites agni, performs digestion of ama, therefore improves the quality of rasa. Also since it eliminates accumulated malas from the body and performs pachana of ama, srotas become clear and patent. Thus, tamoguna is reduced and sattva guna increases.

This ''rasayana'' is prepared with thousand ''haritaki'' fruits and three thousand ''amalaki'' fruits, with 25 other medicines used for ''kvatha'' (decoction) and 14 other medicines used for ''kalka'' (in the form of paste). Specially this ''rasayana'', apart from general benefits of ''rasayana'', is described as useful for removing ''tandra'' (drowsiness), ''klama'' ( lassitude), ''shvasa'' (dyspnea). It also boosts intelligence and memory. These benefits of this ''rasayana'', are because it ignites ''agni'', performs digestion of ama, therefore improves the quality of rasa. Also since it eliminates accumulated malas from the body and performs pachana of ama, ''srotas'' become clear and patent. Thus, ''tamoguna'' is reduced and ''sattva guna'' increases.

While the second brahma rasayana is prepared with amalaki fruits 1000 in number triturated in the juice of 1000 amalaki fruits. With addition of 23 other medicines and bhasma (specific form which can be absorbed and assimilated in the body) of gold, silver, copper, praval and iron. Because of such ingredients, it specifically provides great physical strength, and also power of Indriya (sensory faculty) is enhanced. Also the body develops the capacity to counteract the effects of poisons.

~~===== Chyavanaprasha Rasayana =====~~

While the second brahma ''rasayana'' is prepared with a thousand ''amalaki'' fruits triturated in the juice of a thousand ''amalaki'' fruits. With addition of 23 other medicines and ''bhasma'' (specific form which can be absorbed and assimilated in the body) of gold, silver, copper, praval and iron. Because of such ingredients, it specifically provides great physical strength, and also power of ''indriya'' (sensory faculty) is enhanced. Also the body develops the capacity to counteract the effects of poisons.

Chyanaprasha is prepared from the pulp of amalaki fruits ~~500 in number~~, with addition of 36 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and fine powders of four other medicines added at the end. It is specifically useful for maintaining youth and ~~vigour~~. It helps to build body tissues in children, old and emaciated persons. Ignites agni and Improves beauty. Also useful in disorders of voice, diseases of chest, heart diseases, and disorders of urinary tract and genital organs.

===== ''Chyavanaprasha Rasayana'' =====

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Chyanaprasha'' is prepared from the pulp of 500 amalaki fruits, with addition of 36 other medicines used for ''kvatha'' (decoction) and fine powders of four other medicines added at the end. It is specifically useful for maintaining youth and vigor. It helps to build body tissues in children, old and emaciated persons. Ignites ''agni'' and Improves beauty. Also useful in disorders of voice, diseases of chest, heart diseases, and disorders of urinary tract and genital organs.

==== Diseases from changing lifestyle and importance of rasayana ====

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 ==== ''Rasayana'' in the first ''Pada'' ====
-The first part of this chapter mentions six ''rasayana'', including  Brahma Rasayana, Chyavanaprasha, Amalaka Rasayana, and Haritaki Rasayana  (a combination of both ''haritaki'' and ''amalaki''). The contents and procedures for preparation of each of these ''rasayana'' is mentioned in the text. Commentator Gangadhara has given further details about steps in actual preparation. Apart from the commonly described benefits of ''rasayana'', at the beginning of the chapter, each ''rasayana'' has got certain specific benefits. A ''vaidya'' selects a ''rasayana'' for a person considering mode of action of ''rasayana'', based on qualities and actions, and based on specific benefits of that ''rasayana''.
+The first part of this chapter mentions six ''rasayana'', including  ''Brahma Rasayana, Chyavanaprasha, Amalaka Rasayana, and Haritaki Rasayana''  (a combination of both ''haritaki'' and ''amalaki''). The contents and procedures for preparation of each of these ''rasayana'' is mentioned in the text. Commentator Gangadhara has given further details about steps in actual preparation. Apart from the commonly described benefits of ''rasayana'', at the beginning of the chapter, each ''rasayana'' has got certain specific benefits. A ''vaidya'' selects a ''rasayana'' for a person considering mode of action of ''rasayana'', based on qualities and actions, and based on specific benefits of that ''rasayana''.
 ===== ''Brahma Rasayana'' =====
-This ''rasayana'' is prepared with  thousand haritaki fruits and amalaki fruits 3000 in number, with 25 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and 14 other medicines used for kalka (in the form of paste). Specially this rasayana, apart from general benefits of rasayana, is described as useful for removing tandra (drowsiness), klama ( lassitude), shvasa (dyspnea). It also boosts intelligence and memory. These benefits of this rasayana, are because it ignites agni, performs digestion of ama, therefore improves the quality of rasa. Also since it eliminates accumulated malas from the body and performs pachana of ama, srotas become clear and patent. Thus, tamoguna is reduced and sattva guna increases.
+This ''rasayana'' is prepared with  thousand ''haritaki'' fruits and three thousand ''amalaki'' fruits, with 25 other medicines used for ''kvatha'' (decoction) and 14 other medicines used for ''kalka'' (in the form of paste). Specially this ''rasayana'', apart from general benefits of ''rasayana'', is described as useful for removing ''tandra'' (drowsiness), ''klama'' ( lassitude), ''shvasa'' (dyspnea). It also boosts intelligence and memory. These benefits of this ''rasayana'', are because it ignites ''agni'', performs digestion of ama, therefore improves the quality of rasa. Also since it eliminates accumulated malas from the body and performs pachana of ama, ''srotas'' become clear and patent. Thus, ''tamoguna'' is reduced and ''sattva guna'' increases.
-While the second brahma rasayana is prepared with amalaki fruits 1000 in number triturated in the juice of 1000 amalaki fruits. With addition of 23 other medicines and bhasma (specific form which can be absorbed and assimilated in the body) of gold, silver, copper, praval and iron. Because of such ingredients, it specifically provides great physical strength, and also power of Indriya (sensory faculty) is enhanced. Also the body develops the capacity to counteract the effects of poisons.
-===== Chyavanaprasha Rasayana =====
+While the second brahma ''rasayana'' is prepared with a thousand ''amalaki'' fruits triturated in the juice of a thousand ''amalaki'' fruits. With addition of 23 other medicines and ''bhasma'' (specific form which can be absorbed and assimilated in the body) of gold, silver, copper, praval and iron. Because of such ingredients, it specifically provides great physical strength, and also power of ''indriya'' (sensory faculty) is enhanced. Also the body develops the capacity to counteract the effects of poisons.
-Chyanaprasha is prepared from the pulp of amalaki fruits 500 in number, with addition of 36 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and fine powders of four other medicines added at the end. It is specifically useful for maintaining youth and vigour. It helps to build body tissues in children, old and emaciated persons. Ignites agni and Improves beauty. Also useful in disorders of voice, diseases of chest, heart diseases, and disorders of urinary tract and genital organs.
+===== ''Chyavanaprasha Rasayana'' =====
+''
+Chyanaprasha'' is prepared from the pulp of 500 amalaki fruits, with addition of 36 other medicines used for ''kvatha'' (decoction) and fine powders of four other medicines added at the end. It is specifically useful for maintaining youth and vigor. It helps to build body tissues in children, old and emaciated persons. Ignites ''agni'' and Improves beauty. Also useful in disorders of voice, diseases of chest, heart diseases, and disorders of urinary tract and genital organs.
 ==== Diseases from changing lifestyle and importance of rasayana ====