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=== Abstract ===

=== 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.   

This chapter describes preventive measures for endogenous and exogenous diseases. Emphasis is given to natural urges aimed at cleansing body channels. The text also emphasizes upon 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.  

'''Keywords''': ''Vega''(Natural urge), cleansing, ''Prakriti''(Body constitution), ''Pragyaparadha''(psychological disorders).  

=== Introduction ===

=== 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.  

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.  

        

        

===Sanskrit text, transliteration and english translation===

===Sanskrit text, transliteration and english translation===

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=== Adharaniya vega -Diseases due to suppression of somatic urges (non-suppressible urges) and their management ===

=== ''Adharaniya vega'', or Diseases due to suppression of somatic urges (non-suppressible urges) and their management ===

    

    

न वेगान् धारयेद्धीमाञ्जातान् मूत्रपुरीषयोः|   

न वेगान् धारयेद्धीमाञ्जातान् मूत्रपुरीषयोः|   

na bAShpasya na nidrAyA niHshvAsasya shrameNa ca||4||

na bAShpasya na nidrAyA niHshvAsasya shrameNa ca||4||

An intelligent person should not suppress the natural urges initiated by sensations of urine, defecation, , sexual desires (release of semen), flatus, vomiting, sneezing, belching (eructation), yawning, hunger, thirst, tears, sleep and exertion induced dyspnea.   [3-4]

An intelligent person should not suppress the natural urges initiated by sensations of urine, defecation, , sexual desires (release of semen), flatus, vomiting, sneezing, belching (eructation), yawning, hunger, thirst, tears, sleep and exertion induced dyspnea.[3-4]

एतान् धारयतो जातान् वेगान् रोगा भवन्ति ये|  

एतान् धारयतो जातान् वेगान् रोगा भवन्ति ये|  

Suppression of the urge to pass urine causes pain in the bladder and phallus, dysuria, headache, bending of the body and distension of the lower abdomen. [6]

Suppression of the urge to pass urine causes pain in the bladder and phallus, dysuria, headache, bending of the body and distension of the lower abdomen. [6]

In this case, the treatment includes fomentation, sitz bath, massage, avapeedaka ghee (consumption of ghee in large doses before and after meals) and all the three types of basti (medicated enema with oil, decoction and medicine through urinary orifice) is prescribed. [7]

In this case, the treatment includes fomentation, sitz bath, massage, ''avapeedaka ghee'' (consumption of ''ghee'' in large doses before and after meals) and all the three types of basti (medicated enema with oil, decoction and medicine through urinary orifice) is prescribed. [7]

===== 2. Diseases due to suppression of urge to defecate and its treatment =====

===== 2. Diseases due to suppression of urge to defecate and its treatment =====