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meaning: adaptation or habituation  

meaning: adaptation or habituation  

The word “Satmya” literally refers to habit, suitability, wholesomeness, that agreeable to nature or natural constitution etc.  Understanding the concept of “Satmya” is vital for preserving the healthy status of body. It is equally important for a physician for planning the treatment protocol for a particular patient suffering from particular disease.  

The word “Satmya” literally refers to habit, suitability, wholesomeness, that agreeable to nature or natural constitution etc.  Understanding the concept of “Satmya” is vital for preserving the healthy status of body. It is equally important for a physician for planning the treatment protocol for a particular patient suffering from particular disease.  

It is categorized into three. ie, Pravara(Superior), Avara(inferior) and  Madhyama(intermediate).

It is categorized into three. ie, Pravara(Superior), Avara(inferior) and  Madhyama(intermediate).

A seven fold classification based on the use of six individual Rasas (tastes) and the combination of all tastes (sarvarasa) in diet is also given.

A seven fold classification based on the use of six individual Rasas (tastes) and the combination of all tastes (sarvarasa) in diet is also given.

 

===Relation between different concepts of Satmya===

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relation between different concepts of Satmya

The role of Satmya in an individual begins right from the formation of embryo, its development, the adaptations developed in an individual by birth as well as the acquired adaptations in terms of diet and life style influenced by the geographical area, seasons and habitual use of some substances and regimens/practices. These determine the healthy as well as diseased states of an individual. One should follow the rules of Satmya to preserve and maintain his health. And if one get diseased the physician should consider Satmya as an important contributing factor while examining an patient, diagnosing and treating the disease. And the factor Satmya influences the ability of a couple to procreate a healthy progeny and the effect of Satmya reflects in the next generation also.

The role of Satmya in an individual begins right from the formation of embryo, its development, the adaptations developed in an individual by birth as well as the acquired adaptations in terms of diet and life style influenced by the geographical area, seasons and habitual use of some substances and regimens/practices. These determine the healthy as well as diseased states of an individual. One should follow the rules of Satmya to preserve and maintain his health. And if one get diseased the physician should consider Satmya as an important contributing factor while examining an patient, diagnosing and treating the disease. And the factor Satmya influences the ability of a couple to procreate a healthy progeny and the effect of Satmya reflects in the next generation also.

   

   

Importance of Knowledge of Satmya

===Importance of Knowledge of Satmya===

• Status of Health depends upon the inherent as well as acquired adaptations of an individual

*Status of Health depends upon the inherent as well as acquired adaptations of an individual

• Diet and lifestyle opposite to the qualities of the habitat of the individual and of the causative factors of the diseases prevalent in the location will prevent the occurrence of  diseases.  

*Diet and lifestyle opposite to the qualities of the habitat of the individual and of the causative factors of the diseases prevalent in the location will prevent the occurrence of  diseases.  

• While planning the treatment for an individual suffering from a particular disease, one should select the drug/ procedure/dietary modification etc as per the individual suitability as well as the disease suitability.

*While planning the treatment for an individual suffering from a particular disease, one should select the drug/ procedure/dietary modification etc as per the individual suitability as well as the disease suitability.

 

 

Table 1: The contextual meanings and application of the term Satmya with references

==Table 1: References of prakriti in Charak Samhita and categorization on contextual meanings==

SL. No As a Factor to be consider before planning the treatment of a disease Preventive Aspect/ for preserving healthy status “Asatmya” as a Nidana (causative factor) for Disease As a factor contributing to the formation,growth and development of fetus

1 Chapter 15 verse 5 Chapter 7 verse 41 Chapter 17 verse 91

! Sr. No. !! As a Factor to be consider before planning the treatment of a disease !! Preventive Aspect/ for preserving healthy status !! “Asatmya” as a Nidana (causative factor) for Disease !! As a factor contributing to the formation,growth and development of fetus

2 Chapter 15 verse 17 Chapter 25 verse 40 Chapter 26 verse 91

3 Chapter 26 verse 106

4 Chapter 27 verse 347

| 1 || Chapter 15 verse 5 || Chapter 7 verse 41 || Chapter 17 verse 91 || -- ||

| 2 || Chapter 15 verse 17 || Chapter 25 verse 40 || Chapter 26 verse 91 || -- ||

| 3 || -- || -- || Chapter 26 verse 106 || -- ||

| 4 || -- || -- || Chapter 27 verse 347 || -- ||

NIDANA STHANA

NIDANA STHANA

5 Chapter 1 verse 28

5 Chapter 1 verse 28