THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS (MANAS HETU VIKARA’S) IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF MANAS VIKRUTI (MENTAL DISEASES)

Abstract

Introduction The terms Vyadhi and Roga are most frequently used to refer to sickness or disease in ancient Ayurvedic literature. In Ayurveda, diseases go by a variety of names, including Vikara, abadha, 'papa-dukha,' amaya, yaksma, gada, atanka, and so forth. Rogas has been dubbed all of these titles due to his influence on the karmic, psychological, somatic, and metaphysical planes. The mind (manas), body (sharira), and senses (Indriyas) (vedana) are the place or base (Adhisthana) of ailments, according to Charka. In this case, Manas Vikara is acknowledged as a psychosomatic disease trigger variable. Three factors have been recognized by Charaka as the cause of illness onset. Methodology - The material of manas Vikara collected from various authentic articles, literature, websites etc. Discussion Ayurveda treats a number of illnesses that are mostly caused by mana but show up as systemic symptoms. Based on the concerned Manasika Vikara, the names Shokaja Jwara, Kamaj Jvara, Krodhaja Jvara, Bhayaja atisara, Shokaja atisara, and so forth. Conclusion Medical conditions associated with psychological diseases are known as psychosomatic disorders. A physical illness known as a psychosomatic disease is characterized by an innate structural alteration in the body that is brought on by or exacerbated by stress.

Keywords: Manas Vikara, Manas Vikara, Psychiatric disorders, etc.