Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF KALA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PURISHADHARA KALA

*Dr. Namrita Bhadouria, Dr. Upender Nath Sharma, Dr. Ram Mohan Singh Kushwah, Dr. Pooja Makhnotra, Dr. Pooja Thakur, Dr. Anu Bala

Abstract

Ayurveda is also known as Science of Life which not only deals with the curative aspects but also with preventive aspects than any other systems of the universe. Sharira is the substratum of the Indriya, Satva and Aatma which make the vital components of „Ayu‟. Acharya Sushruta, the pioneer in the field of Sharira has gone through evaluating the anatomical structures in relation to all the stages of life along with the evolution of the Universe under the different chapters in his Sharira-Sthana. That is why, the Sushruta Sharira-Sthana is considered as Shrestha (paramount) among all the Sharira- Sthanas.[1] The Sharira Rachana has been described in Samhita with their various aspects of principles under one roof as Sharira only. Rachana Sharira is a subject which deals with the constitution of body. Being fundamental, it is important in building of this ancient medical science. For healthy life, it is necessary that we have a profound knowledge of the human body. Kala is a unique concept explained by Acharya Sushruta in Sushruta Samhita, Sharira-Sthana in Garbhavyakarana chapter. These Kalas are not only mere anatomical structures but they also perform some specific functions and possess specific properties.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Kala, Purishadhara Kala, Snayu, Jarayu.