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[[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 25:

==([[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 25, Chapter on the Origin of Human Beings)==

 

(Chapter on the origins of human beings)

This chapter, the first within the anna-pana chatushka (tetrad of guidelines on diet and beverages), is based on the findings of a congregation of ancient Ayurveda practitioners and sages, assembled to understand the origin of Purusha (conscious/sentient being) and causes of diseases that afflict the Purusha. Different theories to understand various aspects that influence the Purusha were postulated, such as those of atma (spirit), mana (mind), rasa, shad dhatu (six elements), matru-pitru (parents), karma (past deeds), swabhava (nature), Prajapati (creator), and Kala (time). After considering all these postulations, Lord Punarvasu Atreya concluded that the same factors that are responsible for the origin of humans are responsible for diseases too. The most commonly applicable wholesome (and unwholesome) diet is discussed with examples. A specific concept called agrya samgraha (definitive and first choice of medication or treatment) is introduced. In all, one hundred fifty-six drugs and therapies have been enumerated in this chapter. Also listed are 84 ingredients used in alcoholic preparations that help in strengthening the patient’s mind, body and digestive power (agni).  

This chapter, the first within the anna-pana chatushka (tetrad of guidelines on diet and beverages), is based on the findings of a congregation of ancient Ayurveda practitioners and sages, assembled to understand the origin of Purusha (conscious/sentient being) and causes of diseases that afflict the Purusha. Different theories to understand various aspects that influence the Purusha were postulated, such as those of atma (spirit), mana (mind), rasa, shad dhatu (six elements), matru-pitru (parents), karma (past deeds), swabhava (nature), Prajapati (creator), and Kala (time). After considering all these postulations, Lord Punarvasu Atreya concluded that the same factors that are responsible for the origin of humans are responsible for diseases too. The most commonly applicable wholesome (and unwholesome) diet is discussed with examples. A specific concept called agrya samgraha (definitive and first choice of medication or treatment) is introduced. In all, one hundred fifty-six drugs and therapies have been enumerated in this chapter. Also listed are 84 ingredients used in alcoholic preparations that help in strengthening the patient’s mind, body and digestive power (agni).  

Keywords: Purusha (conscious beings – humans, souls, etc.), agrya samgraha (foremost collection/formulation/medication applicable), hitakara, ahitakara, wholesome, unwholesome, asava (alcoholic preparations).  

 

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'''Keywords''': Purusha (conscious beings – humans, souls, etc.), agrya samgraha (foremost collection/formulation/medication applicable), hitakara, ahitakara, wholesome, unwholesome, asava (alcoholic preparations).  

 

=== Introduction ===

 

This chapter discusses various theories (regarding the origin of Purusha as well as the diseases that afflict him) postulated by ten sages (or scholars) under the aegis of Lord Punarvasu Atreya – providing insights into the various aspects that influence the shaping of the being, and also the origin of the ailments or disorders that afflict it.  Kashipati Vamaka initiated the discussions with a query about the origin of human beings and disease, followed by Maudagalya Parikshi (on atma theory), Sharaloma (on sattva theory), Varyovida (on rasa theory), Hiranyaksha (on shad-dhatu theory), Kaushika (on mata-pitru theory), Bhadrakapya (on karma theory), Bharadwaja (on swabhava theory), Kankayana (on Prajapati theory), and Atreya Bhikshu (on kala theory). Lord Punarvasu Atreya concluded the discussions by stating that the same factors that are responsible for the origin and growth of human beings can cause diseases also. This chapter is closely associated with the third chapter of Sharira Sthana “Khuddika garbhavakranti," which provides additional insights into the origins of human beings.

This chapter discusses various theories (regarding the origin of Purusha as well as the diseases that afflict him) postulated by ten sages (or scholars) under the aegis of Lord Punarvasu Atreya – providing insights into the various aspects that influence the shaping of the being, and also the origin of the ailments or disorders that afflict it.  Kashipati Vamaka initiated the discussions with a query about the origin of human beings and disease, followed by Maudagalya Parikshi (on atma theory), Sharaloma (on sattva theory), Varyovida (on rasa theory), Hiranyaksha (on shad-dhatu theory), Kaushika (on mata-pitru theory), Bhadrakapya (on karma theory), Bharadwaja (on swabhava theory), Kankayana (on Prajapati theory), and Atreya Bhikshu (on kala theory). Lord Punarvasu Atreya concluded the discussions by stating that the same factors that are responsible for the origin and growth of human beings can cause diseases also. This chapter is closely associated with the third chapter of Sharira Sthana “Khuddika garbhavakranti," which provides additional insights into the origins of human beings.

Considering the health of human beings, dietary articles that are beneficial and harmful have been provided in this chapter with relevant examples. The first choices in medication, the best factors in various categories, and suggested lifestyle have been grouped into a category named "agrya samgraha." Also, Lord Atreya answers Agnivesha's query about asava (alcoholic preparations) with an elaborate explanation of eighty-four types of asava, categorized by parts of herbs used in their preparation. Thus, this chapter provided an introduction to food and beverages that are beneficial to health.       

 

Considering the health of human beings, dietary articles that are beneficial and harmful have been provided in this chapter with relevant examples. The first choices in medication, the best factors in various categories, and suggested lifestyle have been grouped into a category named "agrya samgraha." Also, Lord Atreya answers Agnivesha's query about asava (alcoholic preparations) with an elaborate explanation of eighty-four types of asava, categorized by parts of herbs used in their preparation. Thus, this chapter provided an introduction to food and beverages that are beneficial to health.  

      

 

यज्जःपुरुषीयाध्यायोपक्रमः

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अथातो यज्जःपुरुषीयमध्यायं व्याख्यास्यामः||१||  

अथातो यज्जःपुरुषीयमध्यायं व्याख्यास्यामः||१||