Abstract

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF AGNI, AGNIMANDHYA AND ITS MANAGEMENT

Dr. Mukesh Jangir*, Dr. Chandan Singh and Dr. Manoj Kumar Adlakha

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of life sciences and medicine. The theories of Panchamahabhuta (Akash, Vayu, Agni, Jala, Prithvi), Triguna (Sattva- Raja-Tama), Tridosha (Vata- Pitta-Kapha), Tanmatra, and Agni of Ayurveda are utilised to comprehend the structure and function of the human body as well as its pathology and diagnoses. According to Ayurveda, Agni is a crucial element in the upkeep of health. In Ayurveda, The term ―Agni‖ is used in the sense of digestion of food and metabolic products. Agni converts food in the form of energy, which is responsible for all the vital functions of our body. There are 13 types of Agni described in Ayurveda 1 JatharAgni, 5 BhutAgni, and 7 types of DhatwAgni. JatharAgni is the main Principle substance responsible for homeostasis in our body. Agni digests food and transforms it into Prasad and Mala. This Agni is not in the form of flame as the Terrestrial fire but is in the form of liquid which is called As ‗Pitta‘ in Ayurveda.[1] ‗There is no Agni apart from pitta and pitta itself is Agni‘ asserts Charaka. The five act on the respective bhautika portion of the food and thereby nourish the Bhutas in the body. The seven Dhatvagni act on the respective dhatus. Whatever we eat in the food substances undergo metabolic transformation by the effect of Jatharagni, Bhutagni and Dhatvagni. Agni is the intelligent force that permeates every cell, every tissue, and every function in the human body. If Agni is not in its normal state, an illness will eventually arise. During its normalcy it is responsible for longevity, Complexion, strength, health, enthusiasm, well built, luster, immunity (ojas), temperature, other Agnis (bhutagni and dhatvagni) and other vital functions all are dependent on Jathargni.[2] Thereore healthy state of body and diseased condition is entirely dependent on status of Agni.

Keywords: Agni, Jatharagni, Bhutagni, Dhatwagni, Pitta, Ojas.