Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF OKA SATMYA (SUITABILITY DUE TO PRACTICE) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VIHAR (DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES) SATMYA

Dr. Pallavi Anand Dhende* and Dr. Vrinda Kaknurkar

Abstract

Satmya or suitable is that which being used constantly or regularly has wholesome effect. Ahara (diet) satmya, Aushadha (medicine) satmya, and vihar (day to day activities or lifestyle) satmya are very important entities during Rugna parikshan (patient assessment). There are different types of satmya like ahara (diet) satmya, ritu (season) satmya, desh (land) satmya, roga (disease) satmya etc. Oka satmya means whatever suitable to the person because of regular use is known as Oka satmya. (Adjustment to a particular diet or behavior due to practice). Though ahara, vihar and aushadha satmya are important considerable aspect during rugna parikshana. But sometimes in practice due to time limit or due to more number of patients, assessment of vihara satmyta remains left. But vihar saymyata has also significant importance as ahara and aushadh satmyata. Vihar means day to day activities or lifestyle of person. That’s why ritu satmya, desh satmya, Vyayam satmya and any particular activity or habit like swapnaviparyay (awakening in night and day sleeping) can be considered under Oka satmya and vihar as these things becomes satmya to one’s by habit or regular use.

Keywords: Oka satmya, vihar satmya.