Abstract

EFFECT OF MANAS BHAVA ON AGNI – A REVIEW

Vd. Shubhashri Pradiprao Lande* and Vd. Snehavibha A. Mishra

Abstract

Man has endeavoured to live a physically and mentally healthy and comfortable life from the very beginning of existence of life. According to Ayurveda health is a combination of a healthy body, mind, soul, and senses (indriya). Also, Agni is the important entity for the good health of an individual. There are various factors which affect the normal functioning of Agni and manas bhava is one of them. Manas bhavas (various psychological conditions) like greed, grief, fear, anger, envy, excessive attachment, etc., have been considered to play a role in the precipitation of diseases. It is advised that one must control these emotions (Manas Bhavas) or else it may lead to various diseases. Many such Manas Bhavas affect the body by diminishing the system’s proper functions. This article is opted as Agni is the responsible factor for a person's health, it should be protected from being diminished (digestive power). Hence present work was planned to review and explore these manas bhava affect the Agni which leads to various digestive issues.

Keywords: Agni, Bhaya, Chinta, Krodha, Manas bhava, Shoka.