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[[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 7:
==([[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 7, Chapter on non-suppressible natural urges)==
=== Abstract ===
The chapter describes preventive measures for endogenous and exogenous diseases. Emphasis is given on natural urges aimed at cleansing body channels. The text also elaborates following a proper dietary regimen and exercising per the individual’s unique body constitution. Means for maintaining psychological and social well- being for prevention of psycho-spiritual disorders are described in detail. The methods of prevention of diseases by improving strength, by knowing one’s own body constitution, maintaining psycho-spiritual balance and following an ideal dietary and lifestyle regimen suited to one’s unique constitution have been provided here.
The chapter describes preventive measures for endogenous and exogenous diseases. Emphasis is given on natural urges aimed at cleansing body channels. The text also elaborates following a proper dietary regimen and exercising per the individual’s unique body constitution. Means for maintaining psychological and social well- being for prevention of psycho-spiritual disorders are described in detail. The methods of prevention of diseases by improving strength, by knowing one’s own body constitution, maintaining psycho-spiritual balance and following an ideal dietary and lifestyle regimen suited to one’s unique constitution have been provided here.
Keywords: Vega, Natural urges, cleansing, Prakriti, Body constitution, Pragyaparadha, psychological disorders.
Introduction
'''Keywords''': Vega, Natural urges, cleansing, Prakriti, Body constitution, Pragyaparadha, psychological disorders.
=== Introduction ===
This third chapter within the Swastha Chatushka (health tetrad) describes ways of promotion of health and prevention of diseases. After describing daily and seasonal regimen in the preceding chapters, the evolution of natural urges to excrete toxins and maintain internal homeostasis have been described here. Body excretes metabolic waste through external orifices by various regulatory mechanisms. These mechanisms are grossly described as vegas (movements to excrete toxins i.e. urges). These urges are of thirteen types and can be voluntarily controlled up to certain extent. When these urges are voluntarily suppressed for prolonged period, various diseases can originate due to accumulation of toxins and local obstructed pathologies. A description of such urges (to suppress excretion), the consequences of suppression, and its management have been detailed here.
This third chapter within the Swastha Chatushka (health tetrad) describes ways of promotion of health and prevention of diseases. After describing daily and seasonal regimen in the preceding chapters, the evolution of natural urges to excrete toxins and maintain internal homeostasis have been described here. Body excretes metabolic waste through external orifices by various regulatory mechanisms. These mechanisms are grossly described as vegas (movements to excrete toxins i.e. urges). These urges are of thirteen types and can be voluntarily controlled up to certain extent. When these urges are voluntarily suppressed for prolonged period, various diseases can originate due to accumulation of toxins and local obstructed pathologies. A description of such urges (to suppress excretion), the consequences of suppression, and its management have been detailed here.
Further explanations have been provided to enumerate the basic principles of prevention of disorders and promotion of physical and psychological wellbeing, by emphasizing upon optimum physical exercises (vyayama) and control of emotions respectively. The correct diet, according to body constitution, lifestyle, behavior therapy in the form of code of conduct, mental factors, characters of good companions and bad companions have been listed. Comprehensive information about the prevention and management of nija (endogenous) and aagantu (exogenous) diseases is provided.
The chapter:
Further explanations have been provided to enumerate the basic principles of prevention of disorders and promotion of physical and psychological wellbeing, by emphasizing upon optimum physical exercises (vyayama) and control of emotions respectively. The correct diet, according to body constitution, lifestyle, behavior therapy in the form of code of conduct, mental factors, characters of good companions and bad companions have been listed. Comprehensive information about the prevention and management of nija (endogenous) and aagantu (exogenous) diseases is provided.
=== The chapter ===
अथातो नवेगान्धारणीयमध्यायं व्याख्यास्यामः||१||
अथातो नवेगान्धारणीयमध्यायं व्याख्यास्यामः||१||
इति ह स्माह भगवानात्रेयः||२||
इति ह स्माह भगवानात्रेयः||२||