TRAYOPASTHAMBAS: THREE SUPPORTIVE PILLARS OF AYURVEDA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
The Ayurvedic classical text Charka Samhita describes an analogous between the human body and a building. Any building requires pillars for its stability. The Sanskrit term for a pillar is Sthambha. Ayurveda state that for the appropriate maintenance of health one needs to have three Sthambhas (i.e. pillars) as well as three Upasthambhas (supporting pillars) functioning properly. The word Trayopastambha is derivative of two words Traya and Upasthambha. Traya means three and the word Upastambha means supporting pillars. The three Sthambha are the three Dosha (humors) Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The three Upastanbha are Aahaara (Food), Nidraa (Sleep) and Bhramacharya (Celibacy) i.e. regulated sexual conduct. Proper food replenishes the Bhautika constituents, sleep is helpful to soothe the mind and sensory motor apparatus and observance of celibacy or moderation in sex is responsible for spiritual well being. In this article three Upastanbha are outlined and explained about role of these factors in mental health.
Authors and Affiliations
A. B. Bagde , R. S. Sawant , J. J. Pawar , V. P. Ukhalkar , M. J. Qadri
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP93671
- DOI 10.7897/2321–6328.01326
- Views 129
- Downloads 0
SNEHA KALPANA: A PHARMACEUTICAL REVIEW
Sneha Kalpana is a unique contribution of Ayurvedic Science. Sneha kalpana comprising Ghrita and Taila is an important section of Bhaishajya kalpana. In this article detail of Sneha Murchana, Snehapaka, siddhi lakshana,...
EFFICACY OF TAKRA (BUTTER MILK) IN GRAHANI ROGA: A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH
Our eating habits, physical activities, rest and sleep pattern are the principal factors that influence health and over all wellbeing. An irregular eating pattern implies the intake of meals at different intervals of tim...
OVERVIEW OF VYAYAMA (PHYSICAL EXERCISE)
The aim of this study was to look for ancient Indian literature on science of exercise along with recent work done on exercise to prevent and cure various diseases. Ayurveda is distinctive as a holistic system of remedia...
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
The PCOD is one of the most frequent endocrine disease in women of reproductive age with a prevalence of 9.13% in Indian population. It leads to menstrual irregularities ranging from amenorrhoea to dysfunctional uterine...
MANAGEMENT OF BURN WOUND WITH LOCAL APPLICATION OF JEERAKGHRITA
Cases of burn are difficult to treat among all kinds of injuries. Burns are the most devastating and painful condition causing major physical, mental, emotional and social trauma. Also whatever is the cause; burn injurie...