Abstract

RELATION BETWEEN PRANVAHA, RASAVAHA STROTAS & MENTAL HEALTH: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Dr. Ankita Vinayakrao Korde*

Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda is first medical system in which existence of innumerable strotas in human body is described. The body is divided into small units. Strotas are just like functional unit of body. In Ayurveda the term Strotas is used as a dynamic inner transport system of body-mind-spirit organization along with circulatory system. There are many number of Strotas mentioned by different Acharyas. Pranvaha Strotas is one of the important Strotas among them. This Strotas carry Prana all over the body. Pranvaha strotas have their roots of origin in Hrudaya(Heart) and Rasa Vahi dhamanis. According Ayurveda location of ‘Man’ i.e mind is Heart. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, social well being. It is all about how people think, feel, behave. India is grapping with a high prevalence of mental health disorders which reduces quality of life. Now a days it is important to concentrate on mental stability. In Ayurveda all causes of Pranvaha Strotas vitiation are mentioned in detail and moolsthana of Pranvaha strotas is Heart which is location for ‘Man’. So if Pranvaha strotas is healthy it can maintain & improve mental health. Present article is an effort of putting concept of Relationship between Pranvaha Strotas & Man i.e mind.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Strotas, Pranvaha, Man, Moolsthana, Rasvahi Dhamani.