Abstract

OJAS - A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Pratibha Shahi*, Dr. O. P. Saraswat, Dr. S. R. Shahi and Dr. Nikita Panwar

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, Ojas is a essence of dhatus (tissue) and considered as Sara of all the seven dhatus. Understanding ojas is as good as understanding tridoshas. starting from Rasa to Shukra and responsible for the strength of the body. Ojas is responsible for consciousness, purity in thoughts, health, positivity in feelings in every situation, better immunity, longevity, intelligence and memory. All human beings are well nourished by Ojas and its decrease leads to the cessation of life. Ojas is described as „deha saara” in Charak Samhita. Though Ojas is located in the Hridya (heart), It controls or regulates the whole working system of the body. In Veda Bala, Prana, Veerya, Kapha etc terms are considered as the synonyms of Ojas. In Ayurveda Ojas is also known as Bala (strength) because it provides strength to the body in terms of physical, mental, immunological and resistance to the body. This review article attempts to understandable ojas in scientific way and it‟s over all effects on human body.

Keywords: Oja, Sarva dhatu Saar, Bala, Para Oja, Apara Oja.