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Understanding Basic Principles of Ayurveda

Dr. Reshma Shivanagutti1, Dr. Mahantesh R Sajjanashetty2, Dr. G N Kannolli3
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PG Scholar, 2Professor & HOD, 3Associate Professor,
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Department of PG Studies in Ayurveda Samhita &Siddhanta,
Svm Ayurvedic Medical College, PG & Research Centre, Ilkal, Bagalakote, Karnataka, India

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INTRODUCTION
Ayurveda is one of the branches of Vedas. It is Ayurveda is conceived as a practical science and the
regarded as upaveda of Atharva veda. Its the Holistic word “Sastra” used to characterize Ayurveda,
system of medicine which is evolved from Brahma indicates a practical knowledge system. ’Sastra’
sages of ancient India, some 3000-5000 years ago. merely give examples so that the intelligent may
The principles & philosophy of Ayurveda view man suitably get appraised and act in a manner most suited
as a whole, with a deep understanding of the unseen to a person’s given circumstances. Every view & each
intelligence of the universe. Ayurveda defines life division in Ayurveda is a logical and correct from its
“Ayuh” As the intelligent co-ordination of our four stand point, Hence understanding of basic principles
parts, the soul, the mind, the senses, and the body, of Ayurveda is very important to understand the
with the totality of nature and cosmos. Health is not concepts explained by our Acharyas and for the
just a state of body. We interact with seasons, practical application to maintain the health and cure
planetary changes of earth, and moons well as the diseases of the human being.
orbiting relationship within our lives, our loved ones
Aims & Objectives
and friends etc. We affect and are affected by every
Understanding basic principles of Ayurveda for
other animate and inanimate thing in existence.
beginners.
Bringing all of this into Balance is the key to living
healthy. Caraka explains “Siddhanta” or theory as a Materials & Methods
conclusion arrived at using logical reasoning and Materials: Ayurvedic classical texts, journals,
based upon experiments conducted in a systemic internet
manner. So according to Ayurveda, is the conclusion Methods: Literary review
arrived at by the experience gained from various
practical experiments supported by logical reasoning. 1. Panchamahabhuta
2. Trigunas

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3. Tridosas compilations like Nighantu Granthas, Madhava
4. Saptadhatus Nidana and Bhava prakash from the contributions of
5. Trimalas various scholars; however, Charaka samhita is the
6. Trayodashagni most respected of all the records.
History of Ayurveda Definition of Ayurveda
Ayurveda has an age-old history since the 2nd century Ayurasmin
BC. Ayurveda has its foundations laid by the ancient vidyate.......................................................[S. S. 1/15]2
schools of Hindu Philosophical teachings named
Ayurveda is that which deals with Ayuh (life) or
Vaisheshika and the school of logic named as Nyaya.
promotes life span.
It is also related to the manifestation framework, well
known as Samkya, and it was established in the same Ayurveda is that which deals with good, bad, happy,
period when schools of Nyaya and Vaisheshika unhappy life, its promoters, and non promoters, span
flourished. and nature.
The Vaisheshika school preached about inferences Sarirendriyasatvatmasamyogo dhari
and perceptions that should be obtained about a jivitam………………………………………[C. S. 1/42]3
patient’s pathological condition for treatment. Definition of Ayuh (life)
Whereas Nyaya school propagated its teachings on Satvatmatma sariram ca trayamaitattridandavat
the basis that one should have an extensive …………………………............................ [C. S. 1/46]4
knowledge of the patient’s condition, and the disease
condition before proceeding for treatment. The school Mind, self, and body – these three make a tripod on
of Vaisheshika, classifies the attributes of any object which the living world stands. That (living body) is
into six types: substance, particularity, activity, purusha (person), sentient and its location is
generality, inherence, and quality called as Dravya, Ayurveda.
Vishesha, Karma, Samanya, Samavaya, Guna Definition of sarira (Body)
respectively, in Sanskrit language. Even before these The Sceince of Ayurveda has simplified the
school were established and also today, the origin of organisation of human body into three basic
Ayurveda is considered to be devine, from the Hindu components, Dosha (Body Humours), Dhatu
God, Brahma who is called as the creator of the (Tissues), and Malas (Impurities).
universe1. It is believed that the creator of the
universe passed on this holistic knowledge of healing Doshadhatumalamulam hi sariram............[S. S.15/3]5
onto the sages for the well being of mankind. From Body is originally composed of Doshas, Dhatus, and
the sages the knowledge of traditional medicines was Malas.
passed on to the disciples and then to the common
Panchamahabhootasaririsamavayah.........[S.S. 1/22]6
man by various writings and oral narrations. The
information about the healing properties of the herbs Purusha is defined as combination of the five great
was composed in the form of poems, called elements and consciousness
“Shlokas”. These were used by sages to describe the Definition of Health
use of medicinal plants. The Hindu system of Healing Samdoshah samagnischa
is believed to be based on four eminent compilations samadhatumalakriyah.............................[S. S. 15/41]7
of knowledge (Vedas). The practice of Ayurveda is
based upon the knowledge gained from these Vedas. One whose Doshas, Agni, and function of Dhatu and
The writings in Rig Veda and Atharva Veda are malas are in the state of equilibrium and who has
attributed to “Atreya” who believed to have been cheerful mind, intellect and sense organs is termed as
conferred with this Knowledge from Lord Indra, who “swastha” (Healthy).
initially receives it from Lord Brahma. Agnivesha Samayoga refers to a combination of healthy habits,
compiled the knowledge from the Vedas, and it was lifestyle, and a healthy environment, a balanced state
edited by charaka and some other scholars and is of doshas, dhatu, and malas. The external factors
presently called as “Charaka samhita”. Charaka affect the body because everything is panchabhautika
samhita describes all aspects of Ayurvedic medicine in this universe. All biological functions can be
and Sushruta samhita describes the Science of broadly divided into three kinds – constructive,
Surgery. Both these legendary compilations are still destructive, and regulative. The body constituents are
used by practitioners of traditional medicine. These simultaneously undergoing construction and
ancient texts are available in various translations and destruction. Growth is maintaining the correct
languages. There are several other allied minor balance of these activities. The word Sarira literally

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translates as something that is being destroyed. Deha Viz.
means that which is being constructed. Kaya denotes 1. Kayachikitsa (Medicine)
metabolism, which is a combination of assimilation 2. Shalakya (Ent. & Optha.)
and elimination. All these functions have to be 3. Shalya (Surgery)
regulated to maintain equilibrium. It can be inferred 4. Visa vigyan (Toxiclogy)
from the root meaning of the words that kapha, 5. Bhuta vidya (Psychiatry Medicie)
constructs, Pitta consumes and vata regulates. All 6. Kaumarabhrtya (Pediatrics)
three in equilibrium maintain health. The term Dosha 7. Rasayana (Rejuvenates)
means that which vitiates dhatus, and malas that are 8. Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac)
called dushyas, meaning liable to be vitiated by the These can be classified as follows:
doshas. In Ayurveda, it is held that names are given to
a disease only for the sake of convenience and Promoting health
understanding, but treatment always has to strictly on Rasyana & Vajikarana kaumarabhritya
the basis of the circumstances and conditions of the Curatives / Treatment of diseases
body and has to vary from person to person. The Kayachikitsa, shalya, shalakya, Agada tantra,
doshas are also panchabhautika dravyas with Bhutavidya
predominance of one or more bhutas. There is
another kind of reflection of doshas called prakruti. It Basic Principles of Ayurveda
is an inherited constitutional condition. It is resulted 1. The Trigunas-
from the nature of the sukra (sperm) and artava Three Fundamental universal energies: Viz – Satva,
(ovum) which join to form the embryo8. Rajas, Tamas.
Aim of Ayurveda 2. The Panchamahabhutas-
Prayojanam casya swasthasya Five basic elements viz – Akasha (Space), Vayu (Air),
swasthyarakshanamaturasya vikaraprasamanam Teja or Agni (Fire), Jala (Water), and Prithvi (Earth)
ca......................................................... [C. S. 30/26]9 3. The Tridosha -
The aim and objective of Ayurveda is to protect Three body Humours viz – Vata, Pitta, Kapha
health of the body and to alleviate disorders in the 4. The Saptadhatus -
diseased. Seven types of body tissues: viz – Rasa (Fluid), Rakta
Dharmarthakamamokshanamarogyam........................ (Blood), Mamsa (Muscles), Medha (Fat), Asthi
................................................................. [C. S 1/16] 10 (Bones), Majja (Bone marrow), Shukra (Semen).
Disease – free condition is the best source of virtue, 5. The Trayodashagni –
wealth, gratification and emancipation while the Thirteen types of digestive fires: Viz – Jatharagni
disease is destroyer of this source, welfare and life (gastric fire), Saptadhatwagni and Panchabhutagni.
itself. 6. The Trimalas –
Subject matter of Ayurveda Three types of Body wastes: Viz – Pureesha (feaces),
Mutra (Urine), Sweda (Sweat).
Hetulingaousadhgyanam
svasthaturaparayanam..........................[C. S. 1/24]11 The Panchamahabhutas
“Mahabhutani kham vayuragnirapah kshitistatha |
Ayurveda provides knowledge of aetiology,
symptomatology, therapeutics, best way for both the Sabdah sparshasca rupam ca raso gandhasa
healthy and the sick, triaphormismic, continuing since tadgunah” || [C. SA. 1/27]14
time immemorial and virtuous which was first known Ayurveda believes that entire universe is composed of
to Brahma the creator. five elements: Akash, Vayu, Agni, Aap or Jala, and
Hitahitam sukham dukhamayustasya Prithvi, Viz- Sound, Touch, Vision, Taste, and Smell
hitahitam................................................ [C. S. 1/41]12 are their properties respectively. Omnipresent, they
are mixed in an infinite variety of relative proportions
‘Ayuh’ means the conjunction of body, sense organs, such that each form of matter is distinctly unique.
mind and self and is known by the synonyms dhari, Although each element has a range of attributes, only
jivita, nityaga and anubhanda. some get evident in particular situations. Constantly
Astanga Ayurveda changing and interacting with each other, they create
Ayurveda has eight divisions such as – a situation of dynamic flux that keeps the world
Tasyayurvedasyaanyastauh..................[C.S. 30/28]13 going.

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In a simple, single living cell for example the earth The panchamahabhutas therefore serve as the
elements predominate by giving structure to the cell. foundation of all diagnosis & treatment modalities in
The water element is present in the cytoplasm or the Ayurveda and has served as a most valuable theory
liquid within the cell membrane. The fire element for physicians to detect and treat illness of the body
regulates the metabolic processes regulating the cell. and mind successfully.
While the air element predominates the gases therein.
The relationship of panchamahabhutas with sense
The space occupied by the cell denoting Akash. organs, its properties and actions are as follows:
Sense Sensory
Panchamahabhutas Properties Actions
organs faculty
Akash(space) Ears Sound Creates natural void in the body, no Produces softness,
distinct state lightness and porosity
Vayu (Air) Skin Touch Light, clear and dry, governs Creates lightness,
inhalation, opening and closing of dryness and
eyelids, extension and contraction of emaciation.
joints, locomotion and other motor
functions. Slightly bitter taste
Teja (Fire) Eyes Visual Rough & bright, controls Helps in digestion,
(sight) temperature and luster of body maturation, improves
colour. Pungent taste eye sight.
Jala(water) Tongue Taste Cold, heavy fluid, slimy, fat and Imparts glossiness.
sweat by nature, sweet and Enhances fluid
astringent, sour, and saline taste content and purgative.
Acts as nutrient,
emollient and
purgative
Prithvi (Earth) Nose Smell Heavy, immobile, compact, and Increases firmness &
rough. Controls organs as teeth, strength of the body
nails, flesh, skin, tendons & nutrient, emollient and
muscles. Sweet taste purgative
Trigunas
The three gunas Satva, Rajas and Tamas – are the three essential components or energies of mind. Ayurveda
provides a distinct description of people on the basis of their Manas (psychological) Prakriti (Constitution).
Genetically determined, these psychological characteristics are dependent on the relative dominance of the three
gunas.
Trividham khalu satvam, rajasam, tamasamiti................................................................ [C. SA. 4/36] 15
The psyche is of three types – Satva, Rajsas, and Tamasa
While all individuals have mixed amounts of the three, the predominant guna determines an individual’s manas
prakriti. In equilibrium, the three gunas preserve the mind (and indirectly the body), maintaining it in a healthy
state. Any disturbance in this equilibrium results in various types of mental disorders.
Satvika individuals are usually noble and spiritual in character, their nature determined as much by body type as
their star constellation, having an element of kapha in their constitution.
Rajasika are vulnerable to temptations, are very human in their character and approach to life.
Tamasika are vata predominant individuals, and are most down to earth, concerned about fundamental questions
of practical existence, especially when confronted by more spiritual and less physical issues.
The Tridoshas
“Vayuh pittam kaphasceti trayo dosah samasatah||” [A. S. 1/11] 16
Vata, pitta, and kapha are three names of tridoshas – Vata(air), Pitta(bile), and Kapha(phlegm) means more than
literal. Doshas are basically three different forms of of energy. The Tridoshas are the primary and essential
factors of the human body that govern our entire physical structure and function. Derived from the
panchamahabhutas, each dosha, like elements cannot be detected with our senses but their qualities can be

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combination of any two of the five bhutas with the predominance of one. These three factors are responsible for
all the physiological and psychological processes within the body and mind – dynamic forces that determine
growth and decay. Every physical characteristic, mental capacity and the emotional tendency of a human being
can therefore be explained in terms of the tridoshas.
The relation between Tridosas and panchamahabhutas with respect to their Guna and Karma (properties
and Functions) as follows:
Vata (vayu and Akash) Pitta (Agni and Jala) Kapha (Jala and Prithvi)
Light Light Heavy
Cold Hot Cold
Dry Oily Slow
Rough Sharp Slimy
Subte Liquid Dense
Mobile Sour Soft
Clear Pungent Oily
Dispersing - -
Erratic - -
Astringent - -
The Saptadhatus
Rasa asrk mamsa medah asthi majja shukrani dhatavah............................. [AH.S. 1/13] 17
Nourishment of these seven body tissues takes place in sequential manner with original material provided by
digested food material. The (seven) Dhatus (tissues) elements form the pillars of the body that form the means of
nourishment and growth while providing support to the body as well as the mind.
Dhatus Functions
Derived from the digested food, it contains nutrients & minerals
Rasa (plasma)
which nourishes & replenishes all the tissues and organs
Regarded as basis of life, which transports oxygen to all tissues
Rakta (Blood) and vital organs and maintains life. It not only nourishes the body
tissues, but provides physical strength and colour to the body.
The Muscle tissue, its main function is to provide physical
Mamsa (Muscles)
strength and support for the medha dhatu.
Consists of adipose tissue providing support to asthi dhatu. It
Meda (Adipose tissue)
maintains the lubrication and oiliness of all the tissues.
Its main function is to give nourishment to the majja dhatu and
Asthi (Bones & cartilage)
provide support to the mamsa dhatu & body structures.
Majja (Bone marrow) Fills up the bony spaces
The main aim of this reproductive tissue is to help reproduction
Shukra (Semen)
and strengthen the body.

Any disease where vata-pitta-kapha are involved, the Malas are the various waste products of food and the
vitiated doshas directly affect the dhatus. With insight dhatus produced during the normal digestive and
into governing dosha, the cause of a diseased dhatu is metabolic process. The three primary malas being
accurately determined. The disturbed dosha (vata, Purisha (faeces), Mutra (Urine), and Sveda(sweat).
pitta, kapha) and improper dhatus are always directly Ayurveda clearly states that only a balanced condition
involved in the disease process. Once the root cause of dosas, dhatus, and malas is arogya (good health or
of the illness is known, the corresponding therapies diseased free condition) and their imbalance is the
are used to balance the system through reducing the cause of ill health or disease.
excess element and increasing the deficient one. Purisha is the waste left back after nutrients of
Balance of the dhatus can be maintained by taking digested food have been absorbed in the small
steps to keep the Tridoshas in balance through a intestine. The Tridoshas must be in balance to ensure
proper diet, exercise and recovery program. normal evacuation. Pitta and Kapha help in digestion
The Trimalas and Vata govern the mobility throughout the process.
Mala mutra sakrtsvedadayo api Any imbalance between these can lead to various
ca............................................................ [A. S. 1/20]18 symptoms of abdominal heaviness or pain, flatulence,

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constipation or diarrhea. It may also give rise to Other Agnis are:
diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low Saptadhatvagni and Panchabhutagni
back pain, asthama, bronchitis as well as stomach
Discussion
ulcers and irritable bowels.
Ayurveda represents a holistic and simple form of
Mutra is derived during the course of biological healing approach. It aims to know oneself and to
processes within the human body. Any imbalance of reveal deeper causes of one’s health conditions. It
increased or decreased urine, may result in disorders strives to gain insight into the very core of a
such as kidney stones, urinary infections, cystitis, problem and discover the primary cause of the
abdominal pain and bladder disorders. ailment, whether it originates in improper diet,
lifestyle, hereditary taint etc.
Sveda is the third primary mala, and it occurs as a
waste product during the synthesis of medha dhatu Ayurveda belives that the entire universe is made
(fatty tissue). Eliminated through skin pores, it of Pancha mahabhutas which in turns gives rise
controls body temperature and helps to regulate the to Tridosas. Every human being is born with a
electrolyte imbalance. It is essential that the normal unique proportion of biologic principles (Doshas)
formation and flow of sweat must takes place, – Vata, Pitta, Kapha representing the individual
otherwise it may lead to skin infections, genetic code which takes part in the forming our
itching/burning sensation over the body, loss of fluid mental and physical health condition. Psychic
balance and reduced body temperature. consciousness, thoughts, emotions, relationships,
diet, life style, season etc influence the balance of
The Trayodashagni
the Doshas.
As per the principles of Ayurveda the biological Fire
of the body for all the metabolic function is called as Saptadhatus (tissues), these seven tissues work in
“Agni”. There are Thirteen types of Agni in a human coordination with each other for proper
body and most the most important is the one physiological functioning of the human body.
responsible for digestive fire, called as Jatharagni. Apart from these, other important factors are
This biological fire governs metabolism, Agni Trimalas and Trayodashagni.
encompasses all the changes in the body and mind Trimalas (three types of waste products) formed
from the dense to the more subtle. Such changes in the body due to metabolic and digestive
include the digestion and absorption of food, cellular functions of the body.
transformations, assimilation of sensory perceptions
and mental and emotional experiences. Agni therefore Ayurveda explains that if the balance between
covers whole sequences of chemical interactions and Tridoshas is not maintained the waste products of
changes in the body and mind. Digestive abilities the body are not effectively eliminated and these
being related to the strength of agni. lead to further complications.
Jataragni is important in controlling the normal
Agni and Pitta are closely connected. While both are
micro flora, proper digestive functions and
hot and light, Agni is subtle and dry. The heat energy
provision of energy to the entire body. Any
to help digestion by pitta is Agni. Pitta therefore the
disturbances in its balance, creates discomfort to
container and Agni is the content. Agni is acidic in
the gastro – intestinal tract and result in
nature and stimulates digestion. It is also related to
pathological complications.
the movement of vata. In every tissue and cell Agni is
present and is necessary for maintaining the nutrition Considering the bodily constitution, pathological
and auto immune mechanism. By destroying micro- history, the Dosha characteristics, life style and
organisms, foreign bacteria and toxins in the stomach environmental conditions in an individual’s
and the intestines. routine life style, Ayurveda has many treatment
strategies for promoting well – being to
A balanced Agni therefore is vital for health. The
individuals.
strength of the body to resist disease and also its
physical strength are directly related to its heat energy So, understanding of basic principles of Ayurveda
determining the metabolic processes of the body. is very important in promoting the health and
Disturbances of Agni are usually the chief causes of prolonging the life span by establishing
disease. If digestive Agni is low and the capacity is homeostasis between Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. It
impaired, one may experience pain, discomfort, helps to keep diseases free life.
feeling of heaviness or gases gurgling, constipation or Conclusion
loose stools. There is a great need of time of globalisation of
Ayurvedic Basic principles of Caraka, Sushruta

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