Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON SAMSARJANA KARMA

Dr. Keerthi Sudhakaran*

Abstract

Ayurveda is a Traditional Holistic Science that emphasizes leading a healthy lifestyle. The body's dosha dhatu and mala are said to be its primary causes and maintaining their balance is necessary for a good health. Disease results from a disruption in the balance between dosha, dhatu and mala. Two methods are used in Ayurvedic treatment: Shamana Chikitsa and Shodhana Chikitsa. Shamana Chikitsa aims to reduce irritated doshas within the body, whilst Shodhana Chikitsa concentrates on removing the doshas from the body. Agni usually weakens following the dosha removal in Shodhana Chikitsa. As a result, a unique eating plan known as Samsarjanakrama must be followed in order to restore the vigor of Agni. To provide the patient with sequential sustenance, i.e, a transition from light diet (laghu ahara) to regular food, a particular diet regimen known as Samsarjanakrama is employed. It follows the correct sequence of Peya, Vilepi, Krita akrita Yusha, and Krita akrita Mamsarasa. Samsarjanakrama is important because it strengthens the body and Agni, which are weak.

Keywords: Samsarjana Karma, Shamana, Sodhana, Agni deepana.