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According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], the life is conglomeration of four factors namely ''sharira'' (the body made up of five ''mahabhutas''), ''indriya'' (the sensory faculty), ''sattva'' or ''mana'' (mind) and ''atma'' (the soul).  On this basis, disease is also studied at different levels. Therefore, the treatment also is performed at different levels. After initial treatment for relief, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] describes ''prayoga'' (long term treatment for complete cure) and ''apunarbhava chikitsa'' (treatment which prevents recurrence of the disease) to maintain and promote health, ''rasayana'' is given.

According to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], the life is conglomeration of four factors namely ''sharira'' (the body made up of five ''mahabhutas''), ''indriya'' (the sensory faculty), ''sattva'' or ''mana'' (mind) and ''atma'' (the soul).  On this basis, disease is also studied at different levels. Therefore, the treatment also is performed at different levels. After initial treatment for relief, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] describes ''prayoga'' (long term treatment for complete cure) and ''apunarbhava chikitsa'' (treatment which prevents recurrence of the disease) to maintain and promote health, ''rasayana'' is given.

==== Various aspects of chikitsa (treatment) ====

==== Various aspects of ''Chikitsa'' (treatment) ====

At the beginning of the chapter, various aspects of treatment are explained by using various synonyms. Chikitsita are means for curing disease. Pathya means specific wholesome diet and regimens which will help to cure disease, it also means that which maintains normalcy of srotas (channels for transportation and transformation of nutrients in the destined body constituent). Sadhana means various instruments and procedures helpful for successful treatment. Aushadha are medicines obtained from herbs. Prayashchitta means the redressal for diseases originating from previous deeds of the person. Prashamana is that which leads to complete cure. Prakriti (specific constitution of a person) makes him prone for certain diseases. Prakritisthapana helps to protect a person from them by maintaining balance of all three Doshas. Hita is that which helps to make dhatus stable and protect them from diseases. (verse 3)

At the beginning of the chapter, various aspects of treatment are explained by using various synonyms. ''Chikitsita'' are means for curing disease. ''Pathya'' means specific wholesome diet and regimens which will help to cure disease, it also means that which maintains normalcy of ''srotas'' (channels for transportation and transformation of nutrients in the destined body constituent). ''Sadhana'' means various instruments and procedures helpful for successful treatment. ''Aushadha'' are medicines obtained from herbs. ''Prayashchitta'' means the redressal for diseases originating from previous deeds of the person. ''Prashamana'' is that which leads to complete cure. ''Prakriti'' (specific constitution of a person) makes him prone for certain diseases. ''Prakritisthapana'' helps to protect a person from them by maintaining balance of all three ''doshas''. ''Hita'' is that which helps to make ''dhatus'' stable and protect them from diseases. (verse 3)

==== Benefits of rasayana ====

==== Benefits of rasayana ====