CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF OJA, W.S.R. TO PHYSIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE
Abstract
Ojas is the purest material that permeates every cell in a human person, from the Rasa to the Shukra. It is the essence found in every tissue, Ojas is crucial in establishing coordination between all the elements necessary for maintaining life. Ojas has the synonyms Prana and Bala, which together denote the characteristics of Para and Apara Ojas. The main and most significant role of Ojas is to sustain life's vitality and integrity. Ojas supply nutrition and boosts body's immune system. It contributes to the stability, healthy development, strength and stamina of Mamsa dhatu. Ojas prevents obstructions or blockage in circulatory process, Ojas contributed towards the voice and complexion. All of the body's senses, including the mind, function normally when there is a healthy Ojas. Ojas is responsible for sensory functions and perception of knowledge. Present article explores critical considerations of Oja, W.S.R. to its physiological importance.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Ojas, Physiology, Kriya Sharir
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