Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON KSHUDHA VEGADHARAN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AGNIVAISHAMYA

Vd. Tejaswini R. Mathekar*, Vd. Suwarna Vyas and Vd. E. E. Mojes

Abstract

In day to day life everyone experiences the natural urges. Ayurveda has given special importance on not to suppress natural urges and forcibly calling upon them when there is no natural urge. Since ancient time, various Acharyas have clearly mentioned that maximum diseases are caused by forceful suppression of natural urges. Therefore, these natural urges should not be suppressed at any cost. There are thirteen types of Vegas mentioned in Ayurveda which should not be retained in any condition. If they are suppressed on a regular basis due to any reason, they can lead to various serious health problems. Out of these 13 Vegas, Dharan of Kshudha Vega (hunger) also should not be retained as others. Controlling urge of eating food may lead to impairments in both Sharirika and Manasika Doshas. Mainly it leads to Agnivaishamya. As Acharya Charaka mentioned Agni as Prana that means cause of living it means Kshudha Vega dharana is harmful for health. Therefore, for living a normal healthy life, it is necessary that the needs of these natural urges are satisfied instantaneously i.e. as soon as they are explicit. In this review article, attempt is made to explain various consequences of Kshudha Vega Dharana mentioned in Ayurveda texts and also enlists the the Agnivaishamya occurred by suppressing the natural urge of Kshudha (urge of hunger).

Keywords: Kshudha, Vegadharan, Prana, Agnivaishamya.