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=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===

 

In earlier chapters dealing with preventive & promotive aspects of health, the principles related to diet , regimens of daily and seasonal routine, have been described. The mind transcends all the sensory faculties that are merely responsible for receiving and transmitting information about their respective external objects. Without the mind, senses cannot perceive  their respective objects.  In the present chapter, through a study of the mind and the senses, ethical & moral principles of behaviour & conduct have been explained. The senses act as instruments for the mind to express itself as well as for the soul to acquire knowledge. Senses are controlled by the mind, which is further controlled by ''buddhi'' (intellect) and ultimately by ''atma'' (soul). Thus this chapter deals with ''indriya, sattva'' (mind) and ''atma'' (soul).   

In earlier chapters dealing with preventive & promotive aspects of health, the principles related to diet , regimens of daily and seasonal routine, have been described. The mind transcends all the sensory faculties that are merely responsible for receiving and transmitting information about their respective external objects. Without the mind, senses cannot perceive  their respective objects.  In the present chapter, through a study of the mind and the senses, ethical & moral principles of behaviour & conduct have been explained. The senses act as instruments for the mind to express itself as well as for the soul to acquire knowledge. Senses are controlled by the mind, which is further controlled by ''buddhi'' (intellect) and ultimately by ''atma'' (soul). Thus this chapter deals with ''indriya, sattva'' (mind) and ''atma'' (soul).   

      

      

The ''sadvritta'' or ethical observances consist of self-control and proper activities. It includes self-reliance, auto suggestions and physical, mental, verbal and all sorts of activities in daily life along with an ability to discern and exercise control over suppressible and non- suppressible urges. So, the principles of good conducts (''sadvritta'') aim to preserve all dimensions of health. It also provides unique insights into the Ayurvedic way of managing life and health. It considers the man as a social organism. His relationship with society is very important from the standpoint of life and health.  Therefore, practice of virtues and behaviour in accordance to prevalent social traditions is imperative for the prevention of diseases and promotion of good health. Charaka says that diseases have their origin in mind. All diseases are due to ''prajnaparadha'' (''pragyaparadha'', or Intellectual defect) as the direct cause, but it is also influenced by excessive, deficient and improper association of senses with their objects (''asatmyendriyartha''), which is described in this chapter. In a nutshell, this chapter describes unique ways and means of preventing diseases, preserving personal and social health, and leading a productive and useful social life.

The ''sadvritta'' or ethical observances consist of self-control and proper activities. It includes self-reliance, auto suggestions and physical, mental, verbal and all sorts of activities in daily life along with an ability to discern and exercise control over suppressible and non- suppressible urges. So, the principles of good conducts (''sadvritta'') aim to preserve all dimensions of health. It also provides unique insights into the Ayurvedic way of managing life and health. It considers the man as a social organism. His relationship with society is very important from the standpoint of life and health.  Therefore, practice of virtues and behaviour in accordance to prevalent social traditions is imperative for the prevention of diseases and promotion of good health. Charaka says that diseases have their origin in mind. All diseases are due to ''prajnaparadha'' (''pragyaparadha'', or Intellectual defect) as the direct cause, but it is also influenced by excessive, deficient and improper association of senses with their objects (''asatmyendriyartha''), which is described in this chapter. In a nutshell, this chapter describes unique ways and means of preventing diseases, preserving personal and social health, and leading a productive and useful social life.

===Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English translation===

===Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English translation===