Abstract

OJAS: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Seema Verma*, Vijeyata Verma, Sanjay Chandravanshi, Ashok Kumar and Gitanjali Sasmal

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Abstract

Boosting immunity is the new requirement of today’s world. So, the factors responsible for immunity are getting the importance. Ojas is one of the key factors responsible for immunity. Ojas is considered as quintessence of all the Dhatus (body components) and represents the Bala (strength) of all Dhatus. Ojas or Oja literally means vitality, vigor, luster, power, bodily strength, energy. Oja is the essence of all seven body components (Dhatu). The purest substance in the universe and omnipresent in the human being, 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. The Ojas being practically invisible is very well known by its functions and symptoms of manifested on the living body. The present review explores some more information about the Ojas and its basics.

Keywords: Ojas, Bala, Vyadhikshamatwa, Immunity.