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Although ''bhallataka'' is very potent, it can result in unwanted effects, when improperly used. Therefore, the precautions to be taken while using it, are mentioned in the text.
Although ''bhallataka'' is very potent, it can result in unwanted effects, when improperly used. Therefore, the precautions to be taken while using it, are mentioned in the text.
==== Rasayana in the third pada ====
==== ''Rasayana'' in the third ''Pada'' ====
The third quarter is named as Karaprachitiya because the first rasayana mentioned here is prepared from amalaki fruits plucked by hands. In all 16 rasayana are described. Apart from rasayanas prepared from amalaki, there is lauhadi rasayana. Special benefits of this rasayana include increased physical strength, enhanced capacity of Indriya (senses), body becomes capable of sustaining injuries and wounds heal quickly. This is because loha (Iron) provides bala (strength) to rakta. Also loha being dominated by Prithvi Mahabhoota, provides strength to parthiva body constituents like asthi ( ~ osseous tissue) .
The third quarter is named as ''Karaprachitiya'' because the first ''rasayana'' mentioned here is prepared from ''amalaki'' fruits plucked by hands. In all 16 ''rasayana'' are described. Apart from ''rasayanas'' prepared from ''amalaki'', there is ''lauhadi rasayana''. Special benefits of this ''rasayana'' include increased physical strength, enhanced capacity of ''indriya'' (senses), body becomes capable of sustaining injuries and wounds heal quickly. This is because ''loha'' (iron) provides ''bala'' (strength) to ''rakta''. Also ''loha'' being dominated by ''Prithvi Mahabhuta'', provides strength to ''parthiva'' body constituents like ''asthi'' ( ~ osseous tissue) .
===== Medhya Rasayana =====
===== ''Medhya Rasayana'' =====
These four Rasayana enhance intelligence. Yashtimadhu is sheeta, pacifies vata-pitta and maintains normal kapha. It controls rajoguna and increases sattva, resulting in boosting intelligence. Yashtimadhu also nourishes dhatus and ultimately increases shukra and oja. As explained by commentator Chakrapani, effects on Indriya, mana and buddhi are mediated through oja. Mandukaparni is sheeta and it specially pacifies pitta. It also controls rajoguna and increases sattva. Shankhapushpi is slightly ushna, specially pacifies vata. Shankhapushpi also controls rajoguna and increases sattva. Shankhapushpi nourishes majja. Whereas guduchi is also slightly ushna, pacifies all three doshas, controls tama and increases sattva. Keeping in mind such peculiarities, specific rasayana is chosen for a specific person. Many researches have been conducted on these medhya rasayana.(Ray and Ray, 2015)
These four Rasayana enhance intelligence. Yashtimadhu is sheeta, pacifies vata-pitta and maintains normal kapha. It controls rajoguna and increases sattva, resulting in boosting intelligence. Yashtimadhu also nourishes dhatus and ultimately increases shukra and oja. As explained by commentator Chakrapani, effects on Indriya, mana and buddhi are mediated through oja. Mandukaparni is sheeta and it specially pacifies pitta. It also controls rajoguna and increases sattva. Shankhapushpi is slightly ushna, specially pacifies vata. Shankhapushpi also controls rajoguna and increases sattva. Shankhapushpi nourishes majja. Whereas guduchi is also slightly ushna, pacifies all three doshas, controls tama and increases sattva. Keeping in mind such peculiarities, specific rasayana is chosen for a specific person. Many researches have been conducted on these medhya rasayana.(Ray and Ray, 2015)
Being katu-tikta and ushna, shilajatu pacifies kapha. It also helps in digestion of ama. Therefore, removes obstruction and helps normal movements of vata. It controls formation of meda. Abnormal meda blocks nutrition of other dhatus. Shilajatu, by controlling formation of meda, regulates genesis of all the dhatus. In the conditions originating from ati santarpana, i.e. when dhatus are provided excessive nourishment, but proper transformation of these nutrients in the dhatus is not done, Shilajatu is very effective. But in the conditions due to ati Apatarpana i.e. when proper nourishment is not available for the genesis of dhatus, shiljatu is not the rasayana of choice.
Being katu-tikta and ushna, shilajatu pacifies kapha. It also helps in digestion of ama. Therefore, removes obstruction and helps normal movements of vata. It controls formation of meda. Abnormal meda blocks nutrition of other dhatus. Shilajatu, by controlling formation of meda, regulates genesis of all the dhatus. In the conditions originating from ati santarpana, i.e. when dhatus are provided excessive nourishment, but proper transformation of these nutrients in the dhatus is not done, Shilajatu is very effective. But in the conditions due to ati Apatarpana i.e. when proper nourishment is not available for the genesis of dhatus, shiljatu is not the rasayana of choice.
The fourth quarter describes mainly two types of rasayana told by Indra and about soma as rasayana.
The fourth quarter describes mainly two types of rasayana told by Indra and about soma as rasayana.
==== Achara Rasayana (rasayana effects of good conduct) ====
==== Achara Rasayana (rasayana effects of good conduct) ====