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| === ''Tattva vimarsha'' === | | === ''Tattva vimarsha'' === |
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− | * One should eat proper quantity of food according to strength of agni. [verse 3] | + | * One should eat proper quantity of food according to strength of ''agni''. [verse 3] |
| * The ideal quantity of food is which gets digested in due time without disturbing the normalcy.[verse 4] | | * The ideal quantity of food is which gets digested in due time without disturbing the normalcy.[verse 4] |
− | * The food items that are predominant in vayu and agni mahabhuta are naturally light for digestion and can be taken regularly to maintain health. Those predominantly of prithvi and jala mahabhuta are naturally heavy to digest and shall be taken in small quantity always. If the heavy to digest items are taken, then strong physical exercise shall be followed to help agni to digest this heavy food. [Verse 6] | + | * The food items that are predominant in ''vayu'' and ''agni mahabhuta'' are naturally light for digestion and can be taken regularly to maintain health. Those predominantly of ''prithvi'' and ''jala mahabhuta'' are naturally heavy to digest and shall be taken in small quantity always. If the heavy to digest items are taken, then strong physical exercise shall be followed to help ''agni'' to digest this heavy food. [Verse 6] |
− | * There should be a right combination of light and heavy food articles in one’s diet regimen. The heavy-to-digest food articles can be one third or one half of total food consumed, while the remaining should be light-to-digest food. In every composition, the digestive capacity of agni is to be followed. [verse 7] | + | * There should be a right combination of light and heavy food articles in one’s diet regimen. The heavy-to-digest food articles can be one third or one half of total food consumed, while the remaining should be light-to-digest food. In every composition, the digestive capacity of ''agni'' is to be followed. [verse 7] |
| * If the food is taken in proper quantity, it provides strength, complexion, happiness and longevity to the person. [verse 8] | | * If the food is taken in proper quantity, it provides strength, complexion, happiness and longevity to the person. [verse 8] |
− | * The food articles like shashtika-rice, sali-rice, green-gram, rock-salt, Indian-gooseberry, barley, rain-water, milk, ghee, flesh of animals living in dry areas and honey can be regularly consumed for preservation of health. One should take those food articles daily, which maintain good health as well as prevent the onset of diseases. [Verse 13] | + | * The food articles like ''shashtika''-rice, ''sali''-rice, green-gram, rock-salt, Indian-gooseberry, barley, rain-water, milk, ''ghee'', flesh of animals living in dry areas and honey can be regularly consumed for preservation of health. One should take those food articles daily, which maintain good health as well as prevent the onset of diseases. [Verse 13] |
| * The health of all supraclavicular body parts and sense organs can be maintained by following procedures given in daily regimen. [Verse 14] | | * The health of all supraclavicular body parts and sense organs can be maintained by following procedures given in daily regimen. [Verse 14] |
− | * The eyes should be protected from kapha. Therefore the kapha pacifying measures should always be followed for maintaining the eyesight. The measures like collyrium should be followed regularly for drainage of eyes. [Verse 15-17] | + | * The eyes should be protected from ''kapha''. Therefore the ''kapha''-pacifying measures should always be followed for maintaining the eyesight. The measures like collyrium should be followed regularly for drainage of eyes. [Verse 15-17] |
− | * Among the three types of dhumapana (herbal smoking), prayogika can be followed daily, vairechanika (purgative) is to cleanse the channels in diseases with obstructive pathology and snehika (lubricatory) to provide unctuousness to air passages in diseases with degenerative pathology.This herbal smoking is indicated mainly in supraclavicular diseases including diseases of ear, nose and throat, head, scalp and hair. [verse 20-55] | + | * Among the three types of ''dhumapana'' (herbal smoking), ''prayogika'' can be followed daily, ''vairechanika'' (purgative) is to cleanse the channels in diseases with obstructive pathology and ''snehika'' (lubricatory) to provide unctuousness to air passages in diseases with degenerative pathology. This herbal smoking is indicated mainly in supraclavicular diseases including diseases of ear, nose and throat, head, scalp and hair. [verse 20-55] |
− | * The nasya (nasal errhines) is advantageous to prevent above diseases as well as disease of head and neck region. [verse 56-70] | + | * The ''nasya'' (nasal errhines) is advantageous to prevent above diseases as well as disease of head and neck region. [verse 56-70] |
| * The oral health should be preserved by following appropriate tooth twigs, using herbal mouth wash liquids, oil gargles. [verse 71-80] | | * The oral health should be preserved by following appropriate tooth twigs, using herbal mouth wash liquids, oil gargles. [verse 71-80] |
| * Oil should be applied on head regularly to prevent diseases like graying of hairs, alopecia, headaches and improve strength of scalp and head region. It also improves quality of sleep.[verse 81-83] | | * Oil should be applied on head regularly to prevent diseases like graying of hairs, alopecia, headaches and improve strength of scalp and head region. It also improves quality of sleep.[verse 81-83] |
| * Putting oil in ears regularly prevents ear diseases, stiffness of neck and jaw, improves hearing and prevents deafness [ verse 84] | | * Putting oil in ears regularly prevents ear diseases, stiffness of neck and jaw, improves hearing and prevents deafness [ verse 84] |
− | * Abhyanga (Oil massage) should be regularly followed to improve physical strength, prevents vata disorders and delays ageing process. It also improves skin texture and prevents indirect physical injuries due to exertion and strains.[verse 85-89] | + | * ''Abhyanga'' (Oil massage) should be regularly followed to improve physical strength, prevents ''vata'' disorders and delays ageing process. It also improves skin texture and prevents indirect physical injuries due to exertion and strains.[verse 85-89] |
− | * Padabhyanga (Foot massage) should be regularly followed to prevent disease of lumbo-sacral region like sciatica, leg, foot, heel, plantar fascia, improve strength of legs and eyesight. [verse 90-92] | + | * ''Padabhyanga'' (foot massage) should be regularly followed to prevent disease of lumbo-sacral region like sciatica, leg, foot, heel, plantar fascia, improve strength of legs and eyesight. [verse 90-92] |
− | * Good bath should be regularly followed to prevent skin diseases, improve strength and immunity through improving ojas [verse 93-94] | + | * Good bath should be regularly followed to prevent skin diseases, improve strength and immunity through improving ''ojas'' [verse 93-94] |
| * One should follow certain practices to maintain personal hygiene and look good in the society. This is required for a positive and productive image building in the society. [verse 95-102] | | * One should follow certain practices to maintain personal hygiene and look good in the society. This is required for a positive and productive image building in the society. [verse 95-102] |
− | *One should follow all the daily regimens to attain a happy and healthy life and ultimately fulfil purpose of life. [verse 104] | + | *One should follow all the daily regimens to attain a happy and healthy life and ultimately fulfil purpose of life. [verse 104] |
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| === ''Vidhi vimarsha'' === | | === ''Vidhi vimarsha'' === |