Abstract

ADVANCES AND RESEARCH INSIGHTS IN KRIYA SHARIR IN THE MODERN ERA

Usha*

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Abstract

Kriya Sharir, one of the important branches of Ayurveda, deals with the study of development and actions of the body. The word Kriya means activity or action and Sharir means body. Thus, Kriya Sharir is the study of activities or functions of the body. It includes the knowledge of various developmental changes that occur in a living body from spermatic stage to dissolution stage. Kriya Sharir describes the functions of body organs and part, sense organs, motor organs, and characteristics of body Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala. Different research insights and advances related to Kriya Sharir are discussed here. The Indian systems of medicine, particularly Ayurveda, emphasize prevention and management of diseases through promotion of positive health and healthy lifestyle as a part of their health care strategy. Ayurveda is one of the ancient systems of medicine, which has its own exclusive principles of health and disease. B.H.M.S being a modern age system of medicines, emphasis on scientific research in advancement of the system. Although Kriya Sharir is ancient science of Ayurvedic bio‐medical research, yet attempts have been made to assimilate modern perceptions. Such historical insights are expected to trigger further research in such areas. Kriya Sharir, the Ayurvedic perspective of Physiology describes in detail the embryological development and explanation of bio‐mechanics of organ functions along with the concept of maintenance of homeostasis. Attempts have been made to assimilate the essential points of Kriya Sharir with modern understanding 1.

Keywords: Kriya Sharir, Advances Technology, Kriya sarir research.