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The Sanskrit word ‘manas’ or ‘mana’ means mind. Ayurvedic texts are rich with the knowledge of multi-dimensional aspects of the mind. ‘Life’ (ayu) is defined as the continuum of the combination of body (sharira), sense organs (indriya), mind, and soul. [Cha.Su.1/42] The mind is included in the three fundamental pillars of the holistic human being (purusha) with body and soul. [Cha.Su.1/46] Psychological well-being with a blissful state of mind, soul and sense organs is an essential component of health. [Su. Su. 15/41] Ayurveda rishis do not consider the mind a separate entity. Instead, mind is always combined with the ‘Whole’ well in coordination with body and soul.  Thus, the mind can influence gross physiological and sensory functions and spiritual wellbeing as well.  Overall personality is identified based on mental attitude. Mental health is important for interpersonal relationships, social and economic aspects of life.  It decides the overall productivity of a person.  

The Sanskrit word ‘manas’ or ‘mana’ means mind. Ayurvedic texts are rich with the knowledge of multi-dimensional aspects of the mind. ‘Life’ (ayu) is defined as the continuum of the combination of body (sharira), sense organs (indriya), mind, and soul. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]1/42] The mind is included in the three fundamental pillars of the holistic human being (purusha) with body and soul. [Cha.Su.1/46] Psychological well-being with a blissful state of mind, soul and sense organs is an essential component of health. [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/41] Ayurveda rishis do not consider the mind a separate entity. Instead, the mind is always combined with the ‘Whole’ well in coordination with body and soul.  Thus, the mind can influence gross physiological and sensory functions and spiritual wellbeing as well.  Overall personality is identified based on mental attitude. Mental health is important for interpersonal relationships, social and economic aspects of life.  It decides the overall productivity of a person.  

 

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Mental health:

==Mental health==

As per the World Health Organization, mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can contribute to his or her community. Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health.  Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors.  It leads to psychological well-being and is an integral part of good quality of life.   

As per the World Health Organization, mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can contribute to his or her community. Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health.  Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors.  It leads to psychological well-being and is an integral part of good quality of life.  

Importance of mental tranquility in the preservation of health:  

   

The mind plays a vital role in digestion and metabolism (agni). A positive mental attitude and concentration of the mind on food are crucial for proper digestion. [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 1/25] The negative mental attitude adversely affects digestive health and leads to the production of toxic metabolites (ama), even though the meals are of proper quality and quantity. [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 2/8-9s] Research suggests that mental health is closely linked with gastrointestinal health. Emotions like stress, anxiety, mood swings may trigger stomach problems, and gastrointestinal disturbances affect mental health.  ,  

==Importance of mental tranquility in the preservation of health:==

The mind plays a vital role in digestion and metabolism ([[agni]]). A positive mental attitude and concentration of the mind on food are crucial for proper digestion. [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 1/25] The negative mental attitude adversely affects digestive health and leads to the production of toxic metabolites (ama), even though the meals are of proper quality and quantity. [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 2/8-9s] Research suggests that mental health is closely linked with gastrointestinal health. Emotions like stress, anxiety, mood swings may trigger stomach problems, and gastrointestinal disturbances affect mental health.  ,  

The tranquility of mind is essential for proper nourishment of body. A calm mental state and happiness are important factors for gaining weight in asthenic individuals (karshya). [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/29]  

The tranquility of mind is essential for proper nourishment of body. A calm mental state and happiness are important factors for gaining weight in asthenic individuals (karshya). [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/29]  

Mind plays an important role in natural sleep (nidra). Fatigue after involvement in proper mental activities and temporary cessation from involvement in all sensory activities are important for natural sleep. Detachment of mind from senses and feeling of comfort causes sleep. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/35,52,53]     

Mind plays an important role in natural sleep (nidra). Fatigue after involvement in proper mental activities and temporary cessation from involvement in all sensory activities are important for natural sleep. Detachment of mind from senses and feeling of comfort causes sleep. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/35,52,53]