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CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF MANSA DHATU W.S.R. TO KRIYA SHARIRA

Vd. Bharat Gawande*, Vd. Smt. M. U. Kothekar and Vd. Santosh Kumari

Abstract

Ayurveda is an upaveda of ‘Atharvaveda’ which consists of all knowledge about life. This is not only the science of treatment but also healthy lifestyle and better health of human being. Dosha, Dhatu and Mala, also called "Tristambha", are the basic principles of Ayurveda which forms a base of Sharir (human body). These are the roots on which the whole body stands as a tree. Dosha, Dhatu and Mala holds and supports human body and maintenance of Sharir depends on these three Stambhas. Ahara (Food), Nidra (Sleep) and Brahmacharya (celibacy), the three pillars of life (Trayopastambhas) plays an important role in the maintenance of Swasthya (health) of an individual. Dhatus are the seven fundamental principles that support the basic structure and functioning of body. Mansa Dhatu is Third among seven Dhatus. Main function of Mansa Dhatu is to provide nourishment to bones and strengthen to the body. Mansavaha Srotas plays an important role in the metabolism of Mansa Dhatu. When Mansa Dhatu is produced in excellence condition individuals are known as Mansa Sara Purusha. In modern Mansa Dhatu is compared to muscles or flesh in the entire body. Any kind of deviation in Mansa Dhatu (Vishuddha Mansa) leads to pathogenesis. Vitiation of Mansa Dhatu (Vishuddha Mansa) shows metabolic disorder in the body. This paper seeks to understand the concept of Mansa Dhatu for relevance to promote health and disease prevention.

Keywords: Dhatu, Mansa Dhatu, Vishuddha Mansa, Muscles, Flesh.