CONCEPT OF VEGA; ADHARANIYA VEGA AND DHARANEEYA VEGA, DISEASES DUE TO VEGADHARANA AND THEIR CHIKITSA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v15i06%20(June).2110Keywords:
Ayurveda, Dharaniya Vega, Adharaniya Vega, Natural Urges, VataAbstract
Ayurveda refers to physical and mental urges as Vega, which are vital for good health and physiological balance. Vega is divided into two classes; Dharaniya Vega and Adharaniya Vega, where the latter should never be suppressed. Early Ayurvedic scholars identified the suppression of natural urges as a significant causative factor for different types of diseases. For this reason, Adharaniya Vega must be allowed to express them naturally. Approximately thirteen urges were documented by various Acharyas, including urination, defecation, flatus, vomiting, sneezing, nausea, yawning, thirst, sleep, hunger, teardrops and ejaculation. Acharya Charaka introduced Swasthya Chatushka as a set of several principles related to physical and psychological well being. Vega is one of these components, representing the natural instincts and biological reflexes of the body. Suppressing these natural urges may lead to chaotic functioning of the body, initiate the disease processes, and ultimately deteriorate the general health of an individual. This review aims to bring to light the significance of Adharaniya Vega, the disorders arising due to its suppression, and also the measures stated in Ayurvedic literature for their treatment.
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