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THE MULTIFACETED UTILITY OF DIK: EXPLORING ITS APPLICATION IN VARIOUS ASPECTS

*Dr. Priyanka H. C., Dr. Mahantesh R. Sajjan Shetty M.D (AYU), Dr. Venkatesh V. Goudar M.D (AYU) and Dr. Rashmi J. Ulli. M.D (AYU)

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Ayurveda as its own importance in all the aspects of the life as it is considered as Amrutha for Life. The concepts of Ayurveda are magnificently appreciated till today in our day to day life style. Karya- Karana Siddhanta is one among the well eshtablished concept of Ayurveda. Dik is established among the Navakarana dravya, In various streams of science the concepts of Disha is applied in different way to serve their purposes to achieve desired goals. Disha is having great importance as one of the causative factors in every field of Ayurveda. One can found direct or indirect application of Dik in Triskanda of Ayurveda. The concept of disha as its own important in different Shastras like, In Darshanika Shastra, Jyotishya Shastra, Vastu Shastra, all these are having their own understanding and explanation regarding Disha on the basis of their goals and usages. And also has its importance in different fields like Sharira rachan, aharira kriya, dravyaguna, rasa shastra, roga nidhana, chikitsa and even in swasthavrutta. The references are found scattered everywhere in literature to utilize the concept for betterment of human life. This way it is valuable in getting the joy of life. All most all the streams of ancient sciences and current sciences are applying the concept of Disha in one or another way directly or indirectly. Hence the present study is to known the practicability of Dik in different aspects.

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