HUMAN MIND (MANAS) AND AYURVEDA TREATMENT

Mahapisachika Gritam and its usage in treatment of Mental disorders like Phobia Depression and Psychosis

2012-01-27T06:52:00.000-08:00

Mahapisachika Gritam and its usage in treatment of Mental disorders like Phobia Depression and Psychosis

Total Ingredients:24

Main Ingredients:Nardostachys jatamansi, Terminalia chebula, Mucuna pruriens,, Nervilia plicata, Acorus calamus, Bacopa monnieri, Kaempferia galanga, Coriandrum sativum, Cow ghee.

Indication:Mental disorders like Phobia Depression, Psychosis etc.

Dosage:12-20 ml.b.d., or as directed by the physician.

2012-01-27T06:47:00.001-08:00

Mahakalyanaka Ghrita and its usage in treatment of Mental disorders

Total Ingredients:31

Main Ingredients:Hemidesmus indicus, Curcuma longa,Desmodium gangeticum, Solanum melongena.- var. insanum, Rubia cordifolia, Embelia ribes, Elettaria cadamomum, Santalum album, Nervilia plicata Withania somnifera, Cow ghee, Cow milk.

Indication:Mental disorders, Amnesia, Stammering etc. More effective than Kalyanaka ghrutham.

Dosage:10-20 ml.b.,d., or as directed by the physician.

Kooshmandaswarasa ghrita and its usage in treatment of Insanity, Delusions, Depression, Epilepsy and ADHD

2012-01-27T06:44:00.000-08:00

Kooshmandaswarasa ghrita and its usage in treatment of Insanity, Delusions, Depression, Epilepsy and ADHD

Total Ingredients:3

Main Ingredients:Benincasa hispida, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Cow ghee.

Indication:Insanity, Delusions, Depression, Epilepsy, Amnesia, Stammering, Secondary amenorrhoea. Recommended in ADHD.

Dosage:12-20 ml.b.d., or as directed by the physician.

Kushmanda Rasayana and its usage for improving memory power

2012-01-27T06:41:00.001-08:00

Kushmanda Rasayana and its usage for improving memory power

Total Ingredients:12

Main Ingredients:Benincasa hispida, Cow ghee, Sugarcandy, Thrikatu, Cuminum Cyminum, Thrijathakam, Coriandrum, sativum Honey.

Indication:Bronchitis, Hiccup, Emaciation, Epistaxis, Malabsorption. Recommended to restore the physical strength during convalescence period. Renders health, vigour and improves memory power.

Dosage:5-15g. b.d., or as directed by the physician

Kalyanaka gritham and its usage in treatment of Epilepsy, Insanity, Delusions and loss of memory

2012-01-27T06:39:00.000-08:00

Kalyanaka gritham and its usage in treatment of Epilepsy, Insanity, Delusions and loss of memory

Total Ingredients:29

Main Ingredients:Thriphala, Citrullus colocynthis, Curcuma longa,Desmodium gangeticum, Embelia ribes, Punica granatum, Baliospermum montanum, Santalum album, Cow ghee.

Indication:Epilepsy, Insanity, Delusions, Secondary amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea, Oligospermia, Emaciation, Loss of memory power, Loss of retension,, Arthritis, Infertility of both sex, Intermittent fever,, Dyspepsia, Renders health, complexion, Vigour and vitality.

Dosage:10-20 ml.b.d., in empty stomach or as directed by the physician.

Eladi Rasayanam and it usage to improve memory power

2012-01-27T06:36:00.001-08:00

Eladi Rasayanam and it usage to improve memory power

Total Ingredients:23

Main Ingredients:Elettaria cardamomum, Thriphala, Thrikatu, Plumbago rosea, Pterocarpus marsupium, Embelia ribes, Cow ghee, Bamboo manna, Thrijathakam, Sugar, Honey.

Indication:Cough and other respiratory complaints,Pthiasis, Anaemia, Emaciation, Also recommended to improve memory power and appetite.

Dosage:5-15 b.d., or as directed by the physician.

Brahmikalyanakamgritam and usage in treatment of Phobia, Anxiety neurosis, Epilepsy Insanity and other mental disorders

2012-01-27T06:34:00.000-08:00

Brahmikalyanakamgritam and usage in treatment of Phobia, Anxiety,neurosis, Epilepsy,Insanity and other mental disorders

Total Ingredients:38
Main Ingredients:Bacopa monnieri, Thrikatu, Merrimia turpethum, Baliospermum montanum, Clitoria ternatea, Cassia fistula, Embelia ribes, Thriphala, Citrullus colocynthis, Eletttaria cardamomum, Hemidesmus indicus, Desmodium gangeticum, Punica granatum, Caesalpinia sappan, Santalum album, Cow ghee.
Indication:Phobia, Anxiety neurosis, Epilepsy Insanity and other mental disorders. Improves the centres of memory, intelligence etc.
Dosage:10-20 ml. empty stomach morningor as directed by the physician.

Brahmi Gritam and its usage in treatment of Phobia, Mania, Depression, Insanity and memory loss

2012-01-27T06:32:00.001-08:00

Brahmi Gritam and its usage in treatment of Phobia, Mania, Depression, Insanity and memory loss

Total Ingredients:12
Main Ingredients:Bacopa monnieri, Thrikatu, Merrimia turpethum, Baliospermum montanum, Clitoia ternatea, Cassia fistula, Embelia ribes, Cow ghee.
Indication:Mental disorders like Phobia, Mania, Depression, Insanity. Improves memory power, I.Q. Also recommended in Stammering, Lack of concentration, Bedwetting, Epilepsy.
Dosage:10-20 ml.b.d., before food or as directed by the physician.

Ashtavargam Kashayam and its usage in treatment of nervous system related disorders especially hemiplegia and vertigo

2012-01-27T06:29:00.001-08:00

Ashtavargam Kashayam and its usage in treatment of nervous system related disorders especially hemiplegia and vertigo

Total Ingredients:8
Main Ingredients:Sida cordifolia, Strobilanthes cililatus, Ricinus communis, Dried ginger Alpinia calcarata, Cedrus deodara, Vitex negundo, Allium sativum.
Indication:Rheumatic complaints, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Vertigo, Hypertension.

Dosage:15 ml kashaya + 40 ml water 6.00 am and 5.00 pm

Maharasnadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of nervous system related disorders

2012-01-27T06:26:00.001-08:00

Maharasnadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of nervous system related disorders

Total Ingredients:26
Main Ingredients:Alpinia calcarata, Sida cordifolia, Ricinus communis, Acorus calamus, Boerrhavia diffusa, Tinospora cordifolia, Cassia fistula, Tribulus terrestris Withania somnifera,Aconitum heterophyllum, Solanum melongena.var. insanum.
Indication:Rheumatic diseases like Hemiplegia, Brachial palsy, Sciatica etc., Rheumatic fever. Also recommended in Hernia, Elaphantiasis, Lassitude Numbness.
Dosage:15 ml kashaya + 40 ml water 6.00 am and 5.00 pm

Mridwikadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of mental diseases especially delusion and alcoholism

2012-01-27T06:24:00.000-08:00

Mridwikadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of mental diseases especially delusion and alcoholism

Total Ingredients:4
Main Ingredients:Raisins, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Azadirachta indica, Picrorrhiza curroa.
Indication:Thirst, Fainting , Alcoholism, Delusions.
Dosage:15 ml kashaya + 40 ml water 6.00 am and 5.00 pm

Pathyakshadatryadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of headack related with mental disorders

2012-01-27T06:22:00.000-08:00

Pathyakshadatryadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of headack related with mental disorders

Total Ingredients:7
Main Ingredients:Thriphala, solanum indicum, Curcuma longa, Azadirachta indica, tinospora cordifolia.
Indication:Headache, Diseases related with ear, nose,and throat, Eye diseases, Neck pain.
Dosage:15 ml kashaya + 40 ml water 6.00 am and 5.00 pm

Vidaryadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of maniac and aggressive emotional disorders

2012-01-27T06:15:00.001-08:00

Vidaryadi Kashayam and its usage in treatment of maniac and aggressive emotional disorders

Total Ingredients:18
Main Ingredients:Ipomoea mauritiana, Ricinus communis, Boerrhavia, diffusa, Cedrus deodara, Desmodium trifoliatum , Jeevanapanchamoolam, Laghu panchamoolam.
Indication:Cough, Bronchitis, Cardiac disorders like palpitation and tachycardia, Fatigue, General debility, Helpful to regain health and body weight.
Dosage:15 ml kashaya + 49 ml water 6.00 am and 5.00 pm

Karutha Vattu AND ITS USES IN TREATMENT of headache related to Mental Disorders

2012-01-26T06:51:00.001-08:00

Karutha Vattu AND ITS USES IN TREATMENT of headache related to Mental Disorders

Total Ingredients:6

Main Ingredients:Bosweellia serrata, Yellow resin, aloe vera.

Indication:Headache, Cnotusions, Local swelling, Sprains

Dosage:For applying over affected areas.

Kachooradi Choornam Used in treatment of Mental Disorders mainly Pitta related Mania,Insominia AND AGGRESSIVE MENTAL DISORDERS

2012-01-26T06:49:00.001-08:00

Kachooradi Choornam Used in treatment of Mental Disorders mainly Pitta related Mania,Insominia AND AGGRESSIVE MENTAL DISORDERS

Total Ingredients:28

Main Ingredients:Kaemferia galanga, Emblica officia nalis, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Santalum album, alpinia calcarata,Tamarindus indica (rachis) Camphor, Sida cordifolia,, Saffron,Tender coconut water, Rose water.

Indication:Headache, Mental disorders, Fever, Eye diseases, Flu, Throat infection, Chronic fever,

Dosage:For external application over crown, with breastmilk, lemon juice, coleus juice etc., or as directed by the physician.

Pravala Basma Used in correcting Emotional Disorders indirectly by correcting Cardiac Disorders

2012-01-26T06:44:00.001-08:00

Pravala Basma Used in correcting Emotional Disorders indirectly by correcting Cardiac Disorders

Total Ingredients:1

Main Ingredients:Red coral (processed).

Indication:Dropsy, Respiratory diseases, Cardiac disorders like palpitation and tachycardia, Dysuria, Osteomyelitis.

Dosage:125-250 mg b.d.with ricewash/honey/milk/ghee etc. as diiected by the phsysician.

Partharishtam and its usage in treatment of Emotional Problems indirectly by correcting the Functions of Heart

2012-01-26T06:41:00.001-08:00

Partharishtam and its usage in treatment of Emotional Problems indirectly by correcting the Functions of Heart

Total Ingredients:5

Main Ingredients:Terminalia arjuna, Raisins, Madhuca indica (flower), Jaggery, Woodfordia fruitcosa.

Indication:Cardiac complaints. Recommended to retain physical strength. Can be given in Hypertension and associated symptoms.

Dosage:15-25 ml.b.d., after food or as directed by the physician.

Vidaryadyasavam and it uses in treatment of Emotional Problems indirectly by Correcting Heart Disorders

2012-01-26T06:38:00.000-08:00

Vidaryadyasavam and it uses in treatment of Emotional Problems indirectly by Correcting Heart Disorders

Total Ingredients:20

Main Ingredients:Ipomoea mauritiana, Ricinus communis, Boerhavia diffusa, Cedrus deodara, Teramnus labialis, Phaseolus trilobus, mucuna pruriens, Hemidesmus indicus, Holostimma ada-Kodian, Desmoodium gangeticum, Pseudarthria viscida, Jaggery.

Indication:Fatigue, Emaciation, General weakness, Cough, Respiratory disorders fever and Cardiac complaints.

Dosage:15-25 ml.b.d., after food or as directed by the physician

Saraswadharishtam and it usage in mangement of Nervous System Disorder especially Memory relted Problems

2012-01-26T06:34:00.000-08:00

Saraswadharishtam and it usage in mangement of Nervous System Disorder especially Memory relted Problems

Total Ingredients:23

Main Ingredients:Bacopa monnieri, ipomoea mauritiana, Asparagus racemosus, Honey, Sugar, Merrimia purpethum, Acorus calamus, Withania somnifera, Tinosfora cordifolia, Embelia ribes, Gold(24 carat-processed).

Indication:Increases memory power, restore mental harmony. Recommended in mental disorders, Stammering and Fear.

Dosage:Children:- 2-4 drops perferably with milk at bed time. Adults: 4-8 drops preferably with milk or suitable vehicles at bed time or as directed by the physician.

Balarishtam and its usage in treatment of Nervous system disorders

2012-01-26T06:30:00.001-08:00

Balarishtam and its usage in treatment of Nervous system disorders

Total Ingredients:12

Main Ingredients:Sida cordifolia, Withania sonifera,Jaggery, Holostemma ada-Kodien, Ricinus communis. Alpinia calcarata, elettaria cardamomum, Merrimia tridentata, Eugenia caryophyllata, Vetiveria Zizanioides, Tribulus terrestris, Woodfordia fruiticosa.

Indication:Rheumatic and Neervous disorders.Recommended as a genaral tonic to all age groups. Renders appeetite, Physical strength and health.Effective in convalescence period.

Dosage:15-25ml.b.d.,after food or as directed by the physician

Dhanwanthararishtam and its usage in treatment of Nervous System Disorders

2012-01-26T06:28:00.001-08:00

Dhanwanthararishtam and its usage in treatment of Nervous System Disorders

Total Ingredients:70

Main Ingredients:Sida cordifolia, Hordeum vulgare Ziziphus jujuba, Horse gram,Dasamoolam, Asparagus racemosus, withania somnifera, Hemidesmus indicus, Ipomoea mauritiana, Acorus calamus, Boerrhavia diffusa, Peucedanum graveolens, Jaggery, Piper longum, Piper nigrum, Santalum album, Nardostachys jatamansi.

Indication:Specially indicated for Post- natal disorders. Recommended in rheumatic complaints like Hemiplegia, Spondylitis, Sprain and general fatigue.

15-25ml.b.d., after food or as directed by the physician.

Aswagandharishtam and its Usage in Mental Diseases especially in Insanity and Epilepsy

2012-01-26T06:26:00.001-08:00

Aswagandharishtam and its Usage in Mental Diseases especially in Insanity and Epilepsy

Total Ingredients:27
Main Ingredients:Withania somnifera, Curculigo orchioides, Rubia cordifolia, Glycyrrhiza glabra Ipmoea mauritiana, Santalum album, Acorus calamus Hemidesmus indicus, Curcuma longa, Alpinia calcarata, Elettaria,cardamomum, Honey.
Indication:Mental disorders like Insanity, Epilepsy etc., Recommended in Rheumatic complaints, Cardiac complaints. Renders physical strength and vigour.
Dosage:15-25ml.b.d., after food or as directed by the physican.

BELIEF OF HUMAN SOUL (ATHMA) IN AYURVEDA

2012-01-03T07:48:00.000-08:00

BELIEF OF HUMAN SOUL (ATHMA) IN AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda soul are "Atma":-meaning the individual self.Atman is the portion of Brahmam(God) and God is the Supreme soul our soul is a part of that soul and the soul never dies its lives ab taking birth or attain moksha accourding to Karma Phala(reward of action).If it didn't attain moksha then transmigrates from one body to other body.

The Presence of our soul have to be perceived by our individual consciousness.When our soul leaves the body it's called death.Death is only the transmigration of soul from one body to another body based on their Karmic Phala(according to its action during life time).

In Ayurveda atman is said as individual soul or the observer and the part of soul of the world(parabrahma). Ayurveda says that human body is the carrier of our "Atma".During the process of lifetime we humans will forget the real purpose of our lives accourding to Ayurveda the real aim of the human life is to know who we are? and to attain the ultimate "moksha" (liberty from the cycle of birth and death) for our true self(athma).

BHUT VIDYA(PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY) IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

2011-11-15T09:36:00.000-08:00

BHUT VIDYA(PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY) IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

This branch of ayurved 'DEALING WITH MIND AND ITS NORMAL AND ABNORMAL FUNCTIONING TOGETHER WITH ITS TREATMENT' is known as bhut-vidya, (psychology and psychiatry).Ayurvedic sages were of the opinion that psychological and neurological disorders are caused by notorious supernatural powers (bhuta.) .The ancient sages of ayurveda believe in supernatural powers that are invisible with our eyes as the cause of mental diseaseas these supernatural powers are known as buthas,its by standing in this base acharayas has formulated the treatment of mental disorders.They are spirits of unfortunate people who die without achieving their aim in life. These dead people try to fulfill their wishes and wills through the bodies and minds of mentally weak people. People suffering from psychological disorders are vehicles of these inhuman superpowers on earth.

Different terminologies used to name these powers:-

Bhut-khet, pretatma, samandh, pishachcha, vetal (evil spirits, devils, ghosts, etc.)

Others say that people under the influence of bhuta (bad spirits) can do all that is normally beyond their control and capacity

In short, bhut-vidya is the science that deals with powers that are not visible to the human eye and thus prescribes that the patient needs a devrishi or a mantrik (person who knows how to deal with these superpowers) to be able to escape from them. Thus bhut-vidya deals with all sorts of problems that have no direct physical explanation in terms of dosh (basic body constituents), dhatu (body tissues) or mala (body wastes).

The factors influencing mental disorders in ayurveda:-

1.graha (planets)
2.tare (stars)
3.rashichakra (zodiac)
4.grahan (eclipse)
5.sankramana (movement of the sun from one rashi (zodiac month)
6.grahadasha (misfortune),
7.grahapeeda (trouble caused by unpropitious stars)
8.amavasya-pournima (new moon-full moon)

Naturally,manthravatha treatment for all these problems was aimed at pleasing the bad spirits

1.Sacrificing a rooster or a goat to satisfy angry devils, offering ornaments to the Gods and prarthana-mantra pathan-pooja -shanti (prayers and ritual performances) were prescribed in the treatment.

2.Yadnya {fumigation performed by using samidha (small sticks of disinfectant plants or trees)} and house warming were socially accepted forms of treatment for psychiatric problems.
This was done to improve the atmosphere around the psychologically disturbed person.

AYURVEDIC PSYCHOLOGY IN CHARAKA SAMHITHA

2011-11-15T09:10:00.000-08:00

AYURVEDIC PSYCHOLOGY IN CHARAKA SAMHITHA

The eight essential psychological factors that are negatively affected in various ways in all psychiatric disorders are explained by Charaka in his treatise Charaka Samhita.

The psychopathological condition is a function of these factors:-

The manas (mind), buddhi, smriti (memory), sajna jnana (orientation and responsiveness), bhakti (devotion), shila (habits), cheshta (psychomotor activity) and achara (conduct). Charaka Samhita gives more emphasis to the view of life as a self-aware field of pure consciousness and natural intelligence.

Signs of Mental Health as per Ayurveda

Good memory

The right food at the right time

Awareness of one's responsibilities

Awareness of the self and beyond self

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene

Cleverness and discrimination

braveess

Perseverance

Maintaining cheerfulness

Fearlessness

Sharp intellectual

Self-sufficiency

good value system

AYURVEDIC CONCEPTS OF PURUSHA AND PRAKRUTHI

2011-11-15T09:03:00.000-08:00

AYURVEDIC CONCEPTS OF PURUSHA AND PRAKRUTHI

According to shushruta.

The sharir is thus defined as the mixing of Shukra and Ova along with Atma (soul).The "Soul" lives in the body so it is considered as purusha,in ayurveda the body has no meaning without purusha (soul).

Two meanings of soul are :-

1.First meaning is considered for "Jeevetma" (soul)) which is called as "shuddha purusha".

2.Second meaning is considered for body along with soul (living body) which is named as "karma purusha".

The living body is responsible for performance by Jeevetma, hence the body along with purusha (soul) is named as "Karma Purusha".Whole ayurveda is compiled for the betterment of karma purusha

Different Classification of Purusha

On the basis of the constituents karma purusha are classified as the following categories:

1.Ek dhatwatmak Purusha : Jeevatma (soul) is considered as a Ek dhatwatmak Purusha (One constituent Purusha). It is also called as shuddha (Pura) Purusha.

Karma Purusha- The body along with its soul is considered as Karma Purusha.

2.Dwi dhatwatmak Purusha(Two constituent)- Combination of shuddha Purusha (Jeevatma i.e. Soul) and body. Purusha + body

3.Tri dhatwatmak Purusha (Three constituent)- Combination of shudha Purusha and body connected by satva (Mana i.e. mind)

4.Panchadhatwatmak (Five constituents)

This indicates the constituent of body only because it is the only visible part in the (Karma Purusha). This body is made up of panchamahabhoota.

5.Shad dhatwatmak Purusha(Six constituents)

According to this Karma Purusha has six constituent i.e. Panchmahabhoot and Atma.

6.Sapta dhatwatmak Purusha (Seven constituent)

It has two theory, the first implies that it is composed of panchmahabhoot. Mana and Atma. Second implies that it is made up of seven dhatus of the body which are responsible to maintain the Seven dhatus are Ras, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja & shukra.

7.Chaturvinsati dhatwatmak Purusha (twenty four constituents)

According to this theory of evolution of the universe ' Avyakt' gave rise to 'Mahat'. From 'Mahata' arose Anhankara. 'Anhankara is considered to be of three types, namely- Satvik, Tamsik and Rajasik. Satvik ahankar along with tamasik anhakar give rise to Pancha gyanindriya i.e. Pancha Karma indriuya and one ubhaya indriya (Mana). Whereas Tamasik ahankar with Rajsik ahankar give rise to five tanmatra. These matras develop panchamahabhoota. All these constituent from Avyakta to Mahabhoot count to twenty-four. These constituents are categorized into two groups i.e. Prakruti and vikar. There is a further classification of eight constituents that fall under parukruti, namely: Aviakt, Mhat, Ahankar, Five tanmatra (Sabde, Sparbhe, Rupa, Rase & gandha).There are sixteen Vikratis, these vikratis are the by product and cannot generate new things: Five gyan indriya, Five Karma indriya, one mana (Ubhaya indriya) and Five maha bhootas.

8.Twenty five dhatwatmak Purusha(Twenty five constituents)

The combination of atma (sadha purusha) and the twenty four constituents of karma purusha it becomes twenty five constituents of karma purusha. It is now that the development takes place but with the increase in age this force decreases and hence death occurs.In ayurveda the body (sharir) is known as the deha and is defined as the the adhisthan (home place) of Chatra (Soul) which is composed of Pancha Mahabhoota and its vikar (By Product). Dhatu, which forms the main infrastructure of the body is concerned with the word vikara, the doshas, dhatus & mala are the byproduct of pancha mahabhoota.

KSHEERABALAA TAILAM AND ITS USAGE IN SLEEP LOSS OR MENTAL DISEASE TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA

2011-09-05T22:51:00.001-07:00

KSHEERABALAA TAILAM AND ITS USAGE IN SLEEP LOSS OR MENTAL DISEASE TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA

Reference:Sahasrayogam.

Indications: Vata ailments, arditam, aayamam, hemiplegia,other nervous disorders,head ache, sooriavartha, vaginal disorders, insomnia etc.

Ingredients : sida rhombifolia (bala),oil, milk.

Mode of Usage: Apply on head and body.

GOOD FOR SLEEPLESSNESS AND INSOMNIA

CHANDANADI THAILAM AND ITS USAGE IN TREATMENT OF MENTAL DISEASES

2011-09-02T21:48:00.000-07:00

CHANDANADI THAILAM AND ITS USAGE IN TREATMENT OF MENTAL DISEASES

CHANDANADI THAILAM(BIG) WITH ITS INDICATION AND MODE OF USAGE

Reference: sahasrayogam

Ingredients : santalum album (chandana), emblica officinalis (amalaki), glycyrrhiza glabra (yashtimadhu), sida rhombifolia (bala), coleus zeylanicus (hriberum), hemidesmus indicus (saariba), bacopa monieri (brahmi), asparagus racemosus (sathavari), cocus nucifera (narikela), aloe vera (kumari), nelumbo nucifera (ambujam), tragia involucrata (dusparsa) etc.

Indications : Mental diseases, Burning sensation, Sleeplessness,pitta vikaras etc..

Mode of Usage: For external application, Nasyakarma. Apply on head 15 mts before bath.

CHANDANADI THAILAM(SMALL) WITH ITS INDICATION AND MODE OF USAGE

Reference: sahasrayogam

Ingredients : santalum album (chandana), glycyrrhiza glabra (yashtimadhu), withania somnifera (Aswagandha), curcuma longa (Haridra), cyprus rotundus (mustha), vetiveria zizanoides (useera), coleus zeylanicus (hriberum), hemidesmus indicus (saariba), saussurea lappa (kushta), elettaria cardamomum (ela) etc.

Indications : Mental disorders, Sleeplessness, Cools the Head,stress,depression,pittika vikaras etc....

Mode of Usage: For external application on head before bath.

SCIENCE OF WORKING OF INDRIYA'S (FIVE SENSE ORGANS) IN AYURVEDA

2011-08-27T23:01:00.000-07:00

SCIENCE OF WORKING OF INDRIYA'S (FIVE SENSE ORGANS) IN AYURVEDA

According to Ayurveda the panchendriya works(five sences) works in a single moment based on a lot of factors,it means that the determination or decision made from a perception in a single second is influenced by a lot of factors. When we see,hear,feel,taste and smell,the processing of these what we perceive happen in our brain and a decision is formed based on our wisdom(wisdom is known in ayurveda as "DHEE"it plays a important role in present moment decision),interest(like or dislike) and also based on our previous experience(good or bad).

This decision comes to action and the action can be good or bad depending up on our present circumstances(sahacharya),wisdom(dhee),life experiences (anubhava) ,mind power(satwabala) and mind qualities(mano guna that is satwa guna , tamo guna and rajo guna).The decision making is highly influenced my a person's mano guna (present predominent mind quality satwa,rajo and tamo guna) and satwabala(mind power it's based on self-control of our mind this can be achieved by practicing yoga and adopting good habit's).

These two factor's "mano guna" and "satwabala" are highly influenced by our lifestyle and habits.Ayurveda says that for a strong mind you have to adopt good habit's and lifestyle these two thing's plays a big role in formation of a present thought in our brain.One thing that I want to tell you is your present moment is determined by a lot of interconnected factors that can influence our karma(internal in mind and external by body).

Ayurveda says the wrong action by wrong perception as "PRAJNAPARADAM "

"DHEE DHRITHI SMRITHI VIBRAMSM KARMA YAT KURUTE ASUBAM PRAJNAPARADAM TAM VIDYAD SARVA DOSHA PRAKOPANAM"

Ayurveda says that wrong perception is due to wrong functioning of three factors wisdom,courage and memory,ayurveda says that it's vitiation cause dosha kopa (vitiation of dosha's and cause diseases(psychosomatic and somatopsychic) according to the cause this is known as "PRAJNAPARADAM" we have to prevent it by adopting good lifestyle and habits.

MEMORY INCREASING HERBS OF AYURVEDA

2011-08-13T06:18:00.000-07:00

MEMORY INCREASING HERBS OF AYURVEDA

There are many herbs in ayurveda that is classified in "medhya varga" these herbs will help us to increase our memory.There are many memory increasing herbs in ayurveda.These herbs are included in ayurvedic classical medicines for treatment of mental disease.In india many of the herbal juice of these herbs are given for child during the time of there birth for increasing there memore those herbs are the following:-

Yastimadhu (Liquorice or Licorice)

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

Shankhapushpi (Convolulis pluricaulis)

Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica)

Brahmi (Bacopa or Bacopa monnieri)

Vacha (Sweet flag or Acorus calamus)

Haritaki (or Terminalia chebula)

Kustha (Saussurea lappa)

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

These herbs are the main ingredient of many ayurveda classical preparation for treatment of mental disease and other memory increasing ayurveda medicines.

BEST MEDICINE FOR MENTAL DISEASE IN AYURVEDA

2011-08-13T05:27:00.000-07:00

BEST MEDICINE FOR MENTAL DISEASE IN AYURVEDA

Ayurveda says that the mental diseases can only be treated in a holistic manner both by correcting mind by mano vijnana(by giving knowledge of sattwa(mind,soul and god)) and correcting body by medicines and panchakarma therapy.The best medicine for mental disease treatment in ayurveda is given in ancient classical text in a one line sloga,in this sloga the entire details of ayurveda treatment is described fully.

SLOGA DESCRIBING BEST MEDICINE FOR MENTAL DISEASE

"DHEE DAIRYA ATMADI VIJNANAM MANODOSH OUSHADHAM PARAM"

MEANING OF THE SLOGA

DHEE

BY GIVING THE PATIENT WISDOM BY MORAL STORY AND ALSO BY STORY CONTAINING WISDOM.

DHARYA

MAKE HIM COURAGE TO FACE THE SOCIETY AND DIFFICULT SITUATION IN LIFE BY DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS

ATMADI VIJNANAM

GIVING HIM KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HIS SOUL,GOD AND MIND

CONCLUTION

THESE THINGS ARE SAID TO BE THE BEST MEDICINES FOR TREATING A MENTAL PATIENT AND A PATIENT CAN RECOVER FROM THE DISEASE BY ATTAINING THE ABOVE TASK.BY ATTAINING THESE KNOWLEDGE(DHEE DAIRYA AND ATMADI VIJNANAM).BY ATTAINING THESE GUNAS ONE CAN CONTROL THE MIND BY DESTROYING RAJAS AND THAMO GUNAS OF MIND AND CAN INCREASE THE SATWA GUNA BY CONSTANT PRACTICE OF YOGA SASTRA

POISON OF HUMAN MIND ACCORDING TO CONCEPTS OF AYURVEDA

2011-08-05T06:37:00.000-07:00

POISON OF HUMAN MIND ACCORDING TO CONCEPTS OF AYURVEDA

The poison of human mind according to ayurvedic concepts are the following:-

Kama(lust)
Kroda(anger)
Lobha(greed)
Moha(desire)
Mada(ego)
Matsarya( jealous)

We have to overcome these mind poison's by meditation and yoga,then we all have to take control of our mind and our body.It needs deep meditation and high self control that can be attained by knowledge of mind and soul.We have to spent our life for doing good to others that is possible only by overcoming these poisons and make our-self divine and do self-less work to society.

SHANTI MANTRA THAT WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER FROM YOUR IGNORANCE AND PAIN

2011-06-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

SHANTI MANTRA THAT WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER FROM YOUR IGNORANCE AND PAIN

SHANTI MANTRA HAS THE POWER TO BRING CALMNESS TO YOUR MIND.THIS MANTRA IS FROM THE "Brhadāranyaka Upanisad".THIS MANTA WILL LEAD YOU RECOVER FROM THE DARKNESS OF IGNORANCE TO THE LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE

SHANTI MANTRA 1

Asato mā sad gamaya

Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya

Mṛtyormā amritam gamaya

Aum shanthi shanthi shanthi

MEANING OF SHANTI MANTRA 1

Help us to overcome our ignorance, lead me to truth

Lead us from darkness, lead me to light

Help us from death, lead me to immortality

Aum peace, peace, peace

SHANTI MANTRA 2

Aum. Aum. Aum.

Sahana vavatu sahanou bhunaktu

Sahaveeryam karavavahai

Tejasvinavadhitamastu

Mavid visha vahai hi

Aum Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthihi.

MEANING OF SHANTI MANTRA 2

Oh my protect,nourisher fill me with great energy and vigorous so that I don't hate anyone.

Let there be Peace in me and my environment and there be Peace in the forces that act on me

Shanti Mantra in Wikipedia

GAYATRI MANTRA AND ITS POWER FOR GIVING CALMNESS TO MIND

2011-06-27T06:03:00.000-07:00

GAYATRI MANTRA AND ITS POWER FOR GIVING CALMNES TO MIND

The Gāyatrī Mantra is a highly revered mantra in Vedic Sanskrit verse from a hymn of the Rigveda attributed to the rishi Viśvāmitra.The Gayatri is considered as having three parts: (1) praise, (2) meditation, and (3) prayer.The mantra is an important part of the upanayanam ceremony for young males in Hinduism, and has long been recited by Brahmin males as part of their daily rituals.Gayatri represents in these five faces the five pranas (life forces). Gayatri is the protector of the five pranas in man.

Aum Bhūr Bhuva Svaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi
Dhiyo Yo Nahah Prachodayāh

MEANING OF GAYATRI MANTRA

We meditate on the glory of the Creator of the Universe who is worthy of Worship and the embodiment of Knowledge and Light that remover of all Sin and Ignorance by enlightening our Intellect.

SANSKRIT TERM WISE MEANING OF GAYATRI MANTRA

Om: primeval sound

Bhur: physical world

Bhuvah: mental world

Suvah: spiritual world

Thath: God

Savithur: the Sun

Varenyam: most adorable

Bhargo: luster

Devasya: supreme Lord

Dheemahi: we meditate upon

Dhiyo: the understanding

Yo: May this light

Nah: our

Prachodayath: enlighten and guide

CONCLUSION OF GAYATHRI MANTHRA

Gayatri will protect your body, make your intellect shine and improve your power of speech.It is essential to recite the Gayatri mantra at least three times during morning, noon, and evening. This will serve to reduce the effects of the wrong acts one does every day.Gayatri is the reliever of all diseases,misery,fulfiller of all desires.The Gayatri can be recited even when one is taking a bath. It will mean also offering ablutions to the goddess.

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT MANO GUNAS,MANO VISHAYAS AND MANO DOSAS

2011-06-10T05:06:00.000-07:00

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT MANO GUNAS,MANO VISHAYAS AND MANO DOSAS

MANO GUNAS

Samkhya,pariamana, prdhakthuam, samyogam, vibhagam, parathuam, aparathuam and samskaram are the eight gunas of manas.

MANO VISHAYAS

1)Chintyam- Deep Thinking

2)Vicharam - Prolongation of thoughts about some thing or different things

3)Ooham - Imagination of past, present or future

4)Dhyeyam- Deep thinking and concenteration on a particular thought

5)Sankalpam- Future Planning

6)yatkinchit- All the other thoughts that are not under control

MANO DOSAS

Rajas and tamas are the dosas of mind it have relation with tridosas.In vata dosha rajo guna predominates,in pitta dosha satwa guna and in kapha dosha tamo guna is prominent

The mano gunas ,mano dosas and mano vishayas plays an important role in formation of each persons mind according to Ayurveda we have to control our thoughts to have a better life

AYURVEDIC CLASSICAL MEDICINES FOR MENTAL DISEASE TREATMENT

2011-04-20T22:03:00.000-07:00

AYURVEDIC CLASSICAL MEDICINES FOR MENTAL DISEASE TREATMENT

There are many classical medicines in Ayurvedic Texts describing medicines for mental diseases.These medicines have have wonderful effect in curing mental diseases and related complaint's.These medicines can calm a persons mind,increases memory,correct cognition and these medicines can also do unpredictable effect's in curing mental diseases.They are the following:-

1)Drakshadi Kashayam

2)Mrdwikadi Kashayam

3)Aswagandharishta

4)Saraswatarishta

5)Chandanabala lakshadi taila

6)Dhanwantharam taila and kuzhambu

7)Lakshadi taila and kuzhampu

8)Kshirabala avartti(101,21,7)

9)Balaswagandhadi taila and kuzhampu

10)Kusmanda swarasa ghrta

11)Maha panchagavya ghrta

12)Panchagavya ghrta

13)Brahmi ghrta

14)Brahmi kalyanakam ghrta

15)Ceriya saraswata ghrta

16)Maha kalyanakam ghrta

17)Maha paisachika ghrta

18)Maha saraswata ghrta

19)Brahma rasayanam

20)Maha bhutarava ghrta

21)Siddhartthaka ghrta

22)Aswagandha curn

23)Saraswata curna

24)Sankhapushpi curna

25)Manasamitra vatakam

26)Nilotpaladi tailam

27)Kaccuradi curna

28)Dasapushpa taila

29)Kalyanaka ghrta

30)Maha Kalyanaka ghrta

31)Vidari kalyanaka

These medicines are mainly used in treatment of mental disease's in Ayurvedic science.And these medicines are now available in ayurvedic market in Kerala and another thing to say is that there are several other Classical Medicines also available in Ayurvedic Classical Text such as Charaka Samhita,Sushruta Samhita, Bavaprakasa, Bhaishajya Ratnavali,Chikitsa Manjari etc..in treatment of mental diseases

AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL HERBS FOR TREATMENT OF MENTAL DISEASES

2011-04-20T21:37:00.000-07:00

AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL HERBS FOR MENTAL TREATMENT

In Ayurvedic classical texts the medhya herbs comprise the most effective herbal remedies for mental diseases. According to Ayurveda medhya herbs provide special nourishment to nervous tissue and enhance memory, cognition,thought's,emotions, wisdom etc..

MEDHYA HERBS IN AYURVEDA

Medhya herbs in Ayurveda include's:-

1)Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

2)Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica)

3)Shankapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis)

4)Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

5)Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina)

6)Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)

7)Vacha (Acorus calamus)

8)Yastimadhu (Liquorice)

9)Tribulus terrestris(Gokshura)

These herbs are mainly used in Ayurveda for treatment of mental diseases.These medicinal plants have wonderful action that can calm mind and it can also increase or decrease mental functions.Herbs such as Bacopa monnieri,Convolvulus pluricaulis, Centella asiatica increase's memory and the Rauwolfia serpentina,Withania somniferais used to calm patient.In ayurveda dfferent medicines for treatment of mental diseases are made from these herbs.These herbs are converted in to kashaya,gritha, taila,gulika,lehya,arishta and churna for treatment of different mental disease's.

MENTAL DISEASES AND ITS WHOLE CONCEPT ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

2011-04-14T07:19:00.000-07:00

MENTAL DISEASE AND ITS WHOLE CONCEPT ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

   According to Ayurveda Ojas is the essence of all tissues when it is in perfect healthy condition that result's in healthy state of mind.It is situated in heart and mind is also situated in heart.Ayurvedic theories say's that Ojas is depleted by mental emotions like anger,grief,sorrow etc and when Ojas is depleted that person become fearful, increase worried,tensed,stress,depression,manic etc..This condition results in the improper union of sensation and mind actions.This is the cause of all mental diseases.This result's in wrong co-ordination between sense organs that cause wrong or less intellect, will power ,memory etc..In Ayurveda it is known as "PRANJAPARADA" that is said to be the cause of all abnormal state of mind or imbalance of mind

   The organs that is concerned with mind are included under Manovaha srotas(Mind channel or passage) .They include mastishka(brain), susumnakanda(spinalcord),nadi(nerves) ,panchajnanendriya(five sense organ) and the mind(In ayurveda it's said to be in heart).In Ayurveda dushta swapnas(fearful dreams) are said to be due to aggregated tridosas(vatha,pitta and kapha dosha's) and the obstruction of Manovaha srotas(Mind channel or passage) by aggravated Tridoshas.That cause destruction of SATHWA GUNA and cause aggravation of THAMMO GUNA and RAJO GUNA.That will result's in abnormal state of mind causing mental disease.

CONCEPT OF MIND BY SANKHYA DARSANA IN AYURVEDA

2011-02-13T04:37:00.000-08:00

CONCEPT OF MIND BY SANKHYA DARSANA IN AYURVEDA

Sankhya darsana is the basic darsana of Ayurvedic science.In Sankhya Darsana there are three type of way to acquire knowledge of the truth of this universe,they are pratyaksha (perception), Anumaana (inference) and Aapta Vaakya (time-tested words of learned teachers) and these principle is the basic of Ayurveda.This is the way through which we can know the truth of the universe that is "TATWAMASI" which means “I am you and you am I,that means there is no difference between God and you,he is with in your heart”. We are separated from God due Maya (illusion) and that is the root cause of all the miseries and actions.

The Ahamkaara(Ego) is another element in human nature arising from his ignorance that cause separation of human and the Brahman(God).It is due to the influence of ego, the three basic gunas (qualities) of nature arise and resulted in formation of mind in each person. The state of mind differ in each person according to the presence of three qualities in human nature they are Satva, Rajas and Tamas.The three quality influence the five sense organ, five organs of action, and the mind .The only thing that is permanent in the universe is God.The gradual detachment of our mind from the worldly affairs and material life only help us to attain “MOKSHA “(salvation) resulting us to become a part of God.

DREAM'S AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE SUBCONCIOUS MIND ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

2011-01-30T21:43:00.000-08:00

DREAM'S AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE SUBCONCIOUS MIND ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda dreams are giving us a vision on our future,the things that can happen in our future and it's giving us a warning for our bad deed's or good things that can happen in future there are many contextual evidence for it in Ayurveda and other Indian vedic science. Through the dreams we can predict our future. In diseased condition patient will see terrible or fearful dream this dream says the severity of disease in ayurveda called “Rishta lakshna(the sign of death) a numerous examples of this types of dreams has been described in Ayurveda.So dreams has very importance in Ayurvedic science.It’s said that the spirits has the power to speak to us throughdreams.

Many physician have experienced the future of the patient condition through dream it’s called “Swapna Nimitha”(omen through dream).The ancient physician treat patient’s only after analyzing the “omen” and “Rishta lakshna”(the sign of death)that patient or physician’s experienced in real life or in dream. The dreams are formed in the “subconscious mind”(adindriya).So subconscious mind has such an influence on dreaming.Ayurveda also classify dream in many way’s based on whether it’s a good or bad sign showing future.The dreams either day dream or dream during night can predect our future and we can have better precautious life if we can analyse the secret behind the dream.

SOUL-MIND DIFFERENCE ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

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SOUL-MIND DIFFERENCE ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda soul is known as athma.Ayurveda says that human body is the carrier of soul and the soul never dies.The departure of our soul from the body is called death.In death the soul transmigrate from one body to another body based on its action during life time.The soul is a part of God and mind is a part of body according to Ayurvedic science.According to Ayurvedic phylosophy and science the nature will react if we move away from the right path and do sin because when we do sin we are moving away from god which is present in us as soul and the soul is a part of God("AHAM BRAHMASMI" meaning "I am a part of God and God is with in me"),the nature will react harsh by hard experience or hardship in life in order to bring soul to the ultimate omnipresence because we all comes from God and we have to go back to that supreme power and becomes a part of it.When we do sin we are moving away from God because of destruction of moral value's .According to Ayurvedic science a soul took a number of birth such as birds,tree,animals, worms,human being etc.. according to it's karma phala(reward of good or bad action) before it get Moksha(salvation) from cycle of birth.

IDENTITY OF THE PRESENCE OF SOUL

The qualityes of an individual soul that help us to realize its identity and presence in a human being.The soul is said to be an individual observer and a part of God.

1."Daya" :- love for all creatures

2."Kshanti" :- Patience

3."Anasuya" :- Non-jealousy

4."Sauca" :-Cleanliness

5."anayasa":- Take things easy

6."mangala" :- Dignity and purity

7."Akarpanya":- Miserliness

8."Aspriha" :-without desire

IDENTITY OF THE PRESENCE OF MIND

The presence of mind in each individual can be identified by the presence of the following qualities in an individual in varying proportion.

1)Qualities of Sattwa Guna: intelligence, harmony, honesty, modesty, self-control, faith,love,truthfulness,contentment etc.....

2)Qualities of Rajas Guna : dutiful, power,passion, agitation, active, dominance, prestige, attached to the senses,ego,desires etc...

3)Qualities of Tamas Guna: laziness, ignorance, close mindedness, lack of self awareness, fear, depression, dullness,anxiety etc....

PANCHENDRIYA(FIVE SENSE’S) AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MIND IN AYURVEDA

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PANCHENDRIYA(FIVE SENSE’S) AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MIND IN AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda Panchendriya means “five senses”. There are two types of senses according to Ayurveda they are:-

Karmendriyas: They are organs used to do action they are speech, hands, legs, genitals, anus.Karma means action and Indriyas means senses.It is with Karmendriyas we perform our action.

Jnanendriyas: They are the five cognitive senses thet are ears, skin, eyes, tongue and nose.Jnana means knowing and Indriyas means senses.It is with Jnanendriyas we acqure knowledge.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF HUMAN ABILITIES ACCORDING TO INDRIYA

(1 ) Sparsh-lndriya: The ability to feel the sensation of touch.

(2) Ras-lndriya: The ability to taste.

(3) Ghran-lndriya: The ability to smell.

(4) Chalkshu-lndriya: The abilily to see.

(5) Shravan-lndriya: The ability to hear.

(6) Mano-bal The ability to think.

(7) Vachan-bal: The ability to speak.

(8) Kaya-bal: The ability of the body to move.

(9) Shwasoshwas: The ability to inhale and exhale air.

(1O) Ayushya: The duration of life.

PANCHENDRIYA USAGE ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

According to Ayurveda its the desire of our sense organ (indriyas) determine the way we preserve the world. So ayurveda says that you have to control your sence organ to have better perception on life and for a better attitude in life.Our perseption is determening our attitude and attitude changes to action and that action is known as Karma and the reward of our action (Karma phala) is the determining factor for our moksha(salvation) from this cyce of birth and death.So Ayurveda insists to control our sense organ(panchendriya) to have a better life and to acquire salvation (moksha).

KARMA (Action) AND KARMA-PHALA (Fruits of Action) IN AYURVEDA

2010-12-23T07:03:00.000-08:00

KARMA (Action) AND KARMA-PHALA (Fruits of Action) IN AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda Karma means “Action” that is the causes for the entire cycle of birth and death..Karma refers to our total actions and reactions in this and previous lives.Ayueveda says that you are the owner of your karma by possessing the reward of your karma weather it is good or bad and you are bone according to your karma and supported is every ways by the type of your karma in this life or prevous life.Ayurveda also insists that you will surely get the reward of your karma either in this life or next life.

In Ayurveda it is said that you have to control your thoughts, words,action,habits ,character because these are considered as your karma and you will get your reward for your action (Karma-phala) according to its quality. It insists that our destiny is determined by our Karma (action).Our positive good action (sath-karma) results in happiness and your negative bad action (dush-karma) result in misery in life.That means that our "destiny" is in actuality, according to our karma.

"Karmanye vadika raste ma phaleshu kadachana"( Bhagvad Gita)

This sloga means that one should go on performing his action without thinking about its result.You have to remember always that success is not in your hand’s its with hands of God and he is giving us the reward.

SELF-REALIZATION ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

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SELF-REALIZATION ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda the ultimate aim of life is to attain Moksha through self-realization that means realizing the true self inside you that’s your Athma'soul’.It can be only attained through spiritual awakening of our true self through various Sath Karma(good action) and defeating our Ahamkar(Ego) and realizing the truth of true self and knowing that its a part of god and that’s with in us. By attaining self realization we can attain Moksha by selecting the path of jnana yoga,karma yoga etc.. which make the path easier.In Advaita Vedanta this concept is clearly said to attain Moksha(salvation) through self-realization. The ultimate goal of a human being is to attain eternal happiness and freedom from all worldly bondage through the knowledge of our true self and get free from cycle of birth and rebirth by knowing that there is no death for our soul. It’s only through the knowledge of the presence of God inside us make us realize that our soul is apart of that omnipresence and only by that we become self aware of our true self that is our Athma(soul) by realizing that it’s a part of god and by that we will know the state of birthlessnes and deathlessness of inner-self .

QUALITIES ACQUIRED BY SELF REALIZATION ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

1.Honest person

2.Rightnes in life

3.Simplicity in way of life

4.Ego less person

5.Acceptance of every life situation

6.Justice in every action

7.Lawfulness in whole life

8.Loving towards whole world

9.Compassion towards poor and helpless

10.Empathic to every one

11.Calmness to whole situation

12.Humanity towards every human being
13.Sacrificing mentality
14.Self less person

SATTVIC DIET (PURE FOOD FOR MIND) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

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SATTVIC DIET (PURE FOOD FOR MIND) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

SATTVIC DIET

According to Ayurveda sattvic diet are strong in the sattva guna and lead to purity of mind and develop good thoughts in mind and make it calm, it is very much good for mind as well as body.A sattvic food needs to be chewed very well inorder to digest well and for its well functioning in mind as well as body. It means that our mind is very much influenced by the food we consume.

FOOD ITEMS COMING UNDER SATTVIC DIET

1. Milk products coming under sattvic diet are butter, ghee, cheese etc…

2. Spices coming under sattvic diet are basil, coriander, cumin, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger,turmeric etc….

3. Herbs that are included under sattvic diet are herbs ashwagandha, bacopa, calamus, jatamansi, purnarnava, shatavari,saffron, shankhapushpi, tulsi etc..

4. Fruits including under sattvic diet are apples, apricots, bananas, berries, melons, lemons, mangoes, dates, grapes etc…

5. Vegitables coming under sattvic diet are beetroot, carrots, celery, cucumbers,beans ,collyflower etc…

EFFECTS OF SATTVIC DIET ON MIND

1. Sattvic food reveal the pure form of love inside our heart by its action on mind and make as empathic to others.

2. Sattvic diet built compassion on our mind and makes us calm and kind

3. Sattvic food grows the qualities of forgiveness and patience in our mind

4. It brings clarity to sense organ and makes it pure and divine

SALVATION(MOKSHA) ACCOURDING TO AYURVEDA

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SALVATION(MOKSHA) ACCOURDING TO AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is the upaveda(sub-veda ) of Advaveda it says that the better way to attain salvation is through Jnana Yoga(salvation attain by attaining the knowledge of god and self-realization).Moksha (Salvation) means freedom from the cycle of birth and death and it have to be the ultimate goal of a person according to Ayurveda.Every Individual soul (Atman) of every person when attain moksha(Salvation) will get liberation from this world and will join with the Parabragma(God) and becomes a part of it.
Moksha is only attainted when the individual becomes liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains eventual union with the Supreme Creator of the Universe (God).Ayurvedic science teaches the path of Karma(good action),Jnana(knowledge of God and true self) and Bhakti( devotion to god) as good way's to attain Moksha.A human can attain Moksha only through controlling of all five senses organ and devote our mind to god and doing good action. According to Ayurveda the supreme goal of a human being is to attain moksha by overcoming the maya(illution) created by the negative power of the universe and thereby having union with the parabrahma(God) eternally.

MIND-BODY RELATIONSHIP IN AYURVEDA

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MIND-BODY RELATIONSHIP IN AYURVEDA

Panchamahabhutas in Ayurveda and its influence on Mind and Body

In Ayurveda our body is made of five kinds of elements they are the follows:

1.Air(Vayu) – It is the reason for heart beating, muscles movement,respiratory functioning,eye movement,blood circulate etc.....It is responsible for mind calmness,patience etc..

2.Fire(Tejas) – It is the reason for body power to change one thing to another especially in metabolism such as solid to liquid and gas and gas to solid.It is resposible for anger,fear etc..

3.Water(Aap)– It is the reason for all fluid state in body it is also resposible for calmness,lazyness etc.

4.Earth (Prithvi)– It is the reason for all solid state of the matter in the body the stability of the matter.It is the reson for strong mind,strong disition capacity,good memory etc..

5.Ether(Akash) – It is the reason for the empty space on the body empty space in nose, mouth, ear, respiratory tract, thorax,atom,molicules etc in body.It is the part of the universal observer on our body

Food According to Dosha in Ayurveda that can influence the Mind of a person

1.Vata Nature Person

Vata Dosha

Elements of vatha dosha are ether and air

Aggravated Vata natured Person Character

1.Anxiety
2.Worry
3.Overexertion
4.Insomnia
5.Emotional depression
6.Stress
7.Mental confusion
8.Emotional conflict
9.Inability to make decisions
10.Illusions
11.Restless

Vata pacifying foods

Vitiated vata can calmed through warm, moist, soft,oily food such as sweet, sour and salty taste.
Beets, carrots, cucumber, green beans, onions,garlic, radishes, sweet potatoes,Bananas, coconuts, dates, mangoes, melons, peaches,oats, rice,cheese, gee etc.....

2.Pitta Nature Person

Pitta Dosha

Elements of pitta are water and fire.

Aggravated Pitta natured Person Character

1.Anger
2.Hate
3.Jealousy
4.Impatience
5.Mental confusion
6. Intelligent

Pitta pacifying foods

Vitiated pitta can be calmed through cool, heavy ,sweet, bitter,astringent food like ghee, coconut oil, milk, rice, beans, steamed vegetables ,olive oil,coriander seeds, cardamom,barley, oats, wheat etc..

3.Kapha Nature Person

Kapha Dosha

Elements of Kapha are water and earth.

Aggravated Kapha Natured Person Character

1.Lethargy
2.Boredom
3.Laziness
4.Mental dullness
5.Calmness
6.Talkative

Kapha Pacifying Foods

Vitiated kapha can be calmed through dry, hot ,pungent, bitter,astringent tasted food like ginger, chillies, pickles raw foods, salads, dried fruits in general apricots, figs, prunes etc..

HUMAN CHARACTER ACCORDING TO NATURE IN AYURVEDA

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HUMAN CHARACTURE ACCOURDING TO NATURE IN AYURVEDA

Ayurveda says that human character changes according to his Prakruti(nature).There are three type of nature mainly in Ayurveda(Vatha Prakruthi,Pitta Prakruthi,Kapha Prakruthi )and other nature is formed by the combination of that in different proportion the main psychological characteristics of three nature (Prakruti) are the following.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF KAPHA NATURE PERSON

1.Easygoing
2.Relaxed
3.Slow-paced
4.Affectionate and loving
5.Forgiving
6.Compassionate
7.Nonjudgmental nature
8.Stable and reliable
9.Faithful
10.Slow moving and graceful
11.Slow speech
12.Slower to learn but never forgets
13.More self-sufficient
14.Slow to anger
15.Not easily upset
16.Can go easily depression

PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PITTA NATURE PERSON

1.Sharp mind person
2.Good concentration powers
3.Orderly and focused
4.Assertive and self-confident
5.Aggressive and demanding
6.Competitive and enjoy challenges
7.Passionate and romantic
8.Like to be in command
9.When under stress
10.Others may find them stubborn and opinionated
11.Capable of good cutting speech
12.Generally good management and leadership ability
13.Subject to temper tantrums
14.Impatience
15.Anger

PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VATA NATURE PERSON

1.Creativity and mental quickness
2.Highly imaginative
3.Quick to learn and grasp new knowledge, but also quick to forget
4.Talk and walk quickly
5.Fun personality
6.Changeable moods
7.Full of joy and enthusiasm when in balance
8.Respond to stress with fear, worry,anxiety etc..
9.Tendency to act on impulse.
10.Irregular thoughts.

HUMAN MIND CONSTITUTION ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

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HUMAN MIND CONSTITUTION ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Purusha(Male Energt) and Prakruti(Female Energy) in Human being

In Ayurveda, every Mind is a creation of the cosmotic power of the universe the combination of two energies: male energy called Purusha and female energy called Prakruti. Purusha is the inactive consciousness of our self in human while not a part of creativeness and Prakruti is the active consciousness of our self and creative will in human.The Prakruti in human called Mahat and it is through this mahath(supreme intelligence) one realize his self identity our trueself, called Ahamkara(ego) and over come it to attain Moksha.. Ahamkara is influenced by the qualities of the universal : satva, rajas and tamas. Satva is responsible true realization. Rajas make human active. Tamas is the negative power leading to laziness, inertia, darkness and deep confusion .It is through the extreme influence of Satva Guna one attain Moksha

MIND IN SHATCHAKRA(SIX WHEELS) CONCEPT IN AYURVEDA

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SHATCHAKRA(SIX CHAKRA) CONCEPT IN AYURVEDA

SIX CHAKRA

1)Muladara is in the anus region.

2)Svadhishthana is near the genital organ region.

3)Manipura is in the navel region.

4)Anahata is in the heart region.

5)Vishuddhi Chakra is at the neck region.

6)Ajna Chakra is between the two eyebrows.

POSITION OF SHATCHAKRA

Chakras (wheels) are situated in various point of Sushumna (spinal cord) accourding to Ayurveda in the five regions of the spinal column (coccygeal, sacrum, lumbar, dorsal and cervical region).Correspond to the regions of the five Chakra : Muladhara, Svadhishthana, Manipura, Anahata and Vishuddhi Chakra are found. All the body functions are under the control of the Chakras in Sushumna (spinal cord) .

MAIN ELEMENTS OF SHATCHAKRA

1.Muladhara (Root): Earth

2.Svadhisthana (Sacral): Water

3.Manipura (Navel): Fire

4.Anahata (Heart): Air

5.Vishuddhi (Throat): Ether

6.Ajña (Third Eye): Light

7..Sahasrara (Crown): Space

IDA AND PINGALA

The Merudanda (spinal column) placed on the left and the right are the two Nadi(nerve) Ida and Pingala and the Nadi Sushumna is in the middle.The Ida starts from the right testicle and Pingala from the left testicle and they meet Sushumna Nadi at the Muladhara Chakra and make a knot.

1.MULADHARA CHAKRA

Muladhara (root of support) is the lowest among the chakras(wheel) and it's located at the base of the spine in between the penis and anus.

2.SVADHISHTHANA CHAKRA

Svadhishthana (seat of vital force ) chakra is the second of chakrasits also called Jalamandala and is situated at the base of the Lingamula (genital organ orgin).

3.MANIPURAKA CHAKRA

This is the third chakra and is called Manipura ( city of gem) it is in Nabhisthana ( navel region).

4.ANAHA CHAKRA

This is the fourth chakra called Anahata (unbeaten ever), and is in the center of Vayu mandal (Place of Air )

5.VISUDDHA CHAKRA

This is the fifth chakra called Visuddha Chakra(divine place) and is situated within the Sushuna Nadi(spinal cord) and at the base of the throat.It's the center of Akasa Tattva (ether)

6.AJNA CHAKRA

This is the sixth chakra known as Ajna Chakra is situated within Sushumna Nadi(spinal cord) in between the two eyebrows and it's said as the dwelling place of our mind.

SAHASRARAPADMA CHAKRA

The Sahasradala-Padma is situated in top of scalp and it is said to have 1000 petals it's through here we attain Moksha.

KUNDALINI SHAKTI

Its through the awakening of Kundalini Shakti we obtain the Moksa (liberation) and our Atman becomes the part of God.

REINCARNATION IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

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REINCARNATION IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

   In Ayurveda the soul (atman) is immortal and the body is subject to birth and death. Like a worn-out garments soul moves to another body or achieve Moksha.Reincarnates is linked to our karma( action) the sum of our actions is the force that determines one's next birth. The cycle of death and rebirth is controlled by our karma(action of this life).Ayurveda say's that the soul goes on repeated born and dying till it atain Moksha.According to Ayurveda we are rebone because of our desire because we wants to enjoy worldly pleasures that can be enjoyed only through a body. Ayurveda teaches that worldly pleasure never bring eternal , lasting happiness or peace (ananda). It is due to  ignorance we are trapped in samsara(cycle of life) and bone again.

   Our soul eventually becomes dissatisfied after many births because of limited happiness that worldly pleasures can give and a person begins to seek higher forms of happiness that can be only attained only through Moksha and in search of that he will finally realizes his own divine nature(true self ) that is the immortal soul rather than the body.Then all his ego disappears and he will realize everything is Maya( illusion) because they will seem nothing compared to real Ananda(happyness) of soul. Ayurveda says a person attain Moksha(salvation and free from rebirth) is when all the desire of a person disapper and he will realise the truth beyond Maya( illusion).

THREE QUALITIES IF MIND ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

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THREE QUALITIES IF MIND ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Three qualities of mind are known as "Triguna" .According to this concept from Sankhya Darshan in Ayurveda human mind is made of Sattwa (purity form of mind), Rajas (active form of mind) and Tamas (laziness of mind ). These three qualities exist in every person in various proportions that determines one's personality.

1)Sattwa: The person who has sattwa guna possess intelligence, harmony, phonesty, modesty, self-control, faith,love,truthfulness,contentment etc.....

2)Rajas: The person who has Rajas guna possess dutiful, power,passion, agitation, active, dominance, prestige, attached to the senses,ego,desires etc...

3)Tamas: The person who has Rajas guna possess a negative force of darkness which has laziness, ignorance, close mindedness, lack of self awareness, fear, depression, dullness,anxiety etc....

QUALITIES OF HUMAN SOUL ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

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QUALITIES OF HUMAN SOUL ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

There are EIGHT QUALITIES for human soul according to Ayurvedic ,these qualities determine our soul birth or rebirth according to the prevailance of the qualities on our soul they are the following.

1)Buddhi (intellect)

This qualities is of four types:

1.Anubhava(experience in life)
2. Smruti(memory)

3. Yathartha (truth)

4.Ayathartha (false)

2) Iksha (desire)

Accourding to Ayurveda there are many types of desires (ishka)

1.Raja (love)

2.Sankalpa (vow)

3.Kaam (lust)

4.Abhilasha (desire)

5.Karunya (mercy)

6.Vyanga (Criticism)

3).Prayatna (efforts)

Effort is to achieve something we desire during our life.

1.Sadkarma(good action)
2.Dush Karman(bad action)

4).Jeevan (livelihood)

Efforts done for surviving in this world to fulfill our life expense by studying some job and doing it for attain daily bread.

5) Dwesha (jealous)

Jealous means unsatisfied desire it is of two types

1.Krodha (anger)

2. Droha (rebel)

6).Dwesha (jealousy)

Jealous destroy our success in fulfilling desire it is common in all person having rajo guna and thamo guna.

7).Sukha (happiness)

Happyness is the pleasant mood of mind and body.

8).Dukkha (sorrow)

Sorrow is the feeling of unpleasant mood in mind and also in body

DIFFERENT OPINION OF MIND IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

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DIFFERENT OPINION OF MIND IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

In Ayurveda there are different opinion about mind.Ayurveda defines the mental health as a state of mental,spiritual and physical well-being.The mind is functionally divided according to it's Sattva, Rajas,Tamas Gunas of mind.These gunas are explained on other post please refer it.The different opinions of mind given in different classical texts of Ayurveda and Ancient scriptures are given below:-

TWELVE OPINIONS ON MIND IN AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

1 "Mananad manaha " :-The organ which is used to think is known as mind that means its in BRAIN.

2 "Satvam manaha" :- Satwa means pure form of mind having values and those things in human mind always varies.

3 "Sugadiubalabdi karanam indhriyam manaha" :-Those thing which gives us pleasure is called mind.

4 "Hridayastam edi stanam manaha smritham" :-Mind is said to be in HEART because its the place of SATWA GUNA the place of good qualities.

5 "Siratallo andargadam manaha" Mind is between SKULL & MANDIBLE it means it's in BRAIN.

6 "Manaha paramanurupa" Mind is as small as atom(Padartha vijnanam book).

7"Dravya roopam manaha" Mind is a matter(Mahabaratha).

8"Thrigunatmakam Manaha" Mind consists of three gunas sathwa,raja and tamas,mind is made up of this guna according to Athervaveda and Bhagavad gita.

9"Njana karanam athma" Athma is the source of knowledge it is said to be in heart in Ayurveda.

10"Mokshadayakam athma" Athma is responsible to attain moksha because its the carrier of karma phala(reward of action).

11"Hridayam chedanastanam uktham sushrutham dehinam"Acharya Susrutha says human mind is in heart.

12"Hridayam nirabhidyede hridayate manaha"Another quoting saying mind is in heart.

These are the different opinions of human mind in Ayurveda.Ayurveda says that there is a relationship between mind-body-soul they area all interconnected.The function's of mind and body can influence each other.Ayurveda says mind body relation like a iron tumbler contain ghee,if the ghee is hot that heat will pass to the iron tumbler and if the tumbler is hot the heat will pass through the ghee.It always insists that mind and body is interconnected and never can stand alone.This is known as "ADHARADHEYA-BHAVA"(mutual interconnection and dependence ) in Ayurvedic phylosophy.