Abstract

THE CONCEPT OF OJAS IN VARIOUS SAMHITAS AS THE ESSENCE OF SAPTDHATU

Dr. Ankit Jain*

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Abstract

According to Ayurveda, ojas is defined as the final and excellent of dhatus beginning rasa and ending with Shukra, The normal functions of ojas are as follows firm and well developed muscles, unobstructed movement clarity of voice and complexion and normal functioning of external and internal organs. It is the Ojas which keeps all the living begins nourished and refreshed. There can be no life without Ojas. Ojas marks the beginning of the formation of Garbha (embryo). It is the Sharira Rasa (nourishing) fluid from the Garbha (embryo). It enters the heart right at the stage of the Garbha (embryo's) initial formation. Loss of Ojas amounts to the loss of life itself. It sustains the life and is located in the heart. It constitutes the essence of all the Dhatus (tissues). The chief function of Ojas is vyadhikshamatva. Capability or power of body to fight against disease and to resist against occurrence of disease is known as vyadhikshamatva. Actually according to Ayurveda the defensive power against diseases, which makes an individual capable to protect from disease i.e. immunity, is created and promoted by ojas. Therefore this review article tries to make certainty of Ojas understandable in scientific way and it's over all properties on human body which will be helpful for scholars in treatment of diseases and advising safety measures.

Keywords: Vyadhikshmatava, Saar, Bala, Avara oja.