Abstract

INTEGRATIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPTS OF AYURVEDA

Prof. G. R. R. Chakravarthy* and Dr. G. V. S. S. N. Sarvabhouma

Abstract

Ayurveda, the science of life has got fundamental concepts like Tridosha, saptadathus, trimalas, agni, etc., in order to understand biological phenomena & the governing factors of the living systems. The concepts are coming under frame work of systems theory, phase transitions and such other mechanisms. The biological events like thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, haemodynamics and other systemic functional aspects are understood basing upon certain concepts. Then only the physiological insights like variables of blood pressure, respiration and other systemic functions can be given successful explanations. It is to express universal concepts applicable across living organisms especially in human beings. In this study the description of varying states of health and disease as explained in Ayurveda classics, is given a scientific outlook in order to bring a better understanding.

Keywords: Tridoshas, Dhatus, Srotuses, Sammurchana, Dynamics.