EMPOWERING THE MIND WITH THE HELP OF AYURVEDA
*Dr. Radhakrishna Bishwal, Dr. Dhanya T, Dr. Athulya A and Dr. Santanu Kumar Das
ABSTRACT
The concept of relation of sound body and mind in Ayurveda is well
known. No one is taught in life, how to handle mind and to take care of
it properly. Almost all miseries in human life can perhaps be attributed
to the mishandling of mind. A proper understanding of mind and
cognitive process, will help in mastering mind. In Ayurveda Sareera
and Manas both are abode of diseases. Raga, Krodha, Moha, Bhaya etc
are considered as Mano viakaras. Two strategies that can be adopted in
preventive health care are avoiding exposure to risk factors and
reducing the suspectibility of mind by empowering the mind.
Satwajaya is to hold back the mind from undesirable activities. By satwavajaya only
psychological imbalance can be tackled. The strength of mind can be increased by increasing
level of satwaguna, which is nothing but purity and contentment.
Keywords: Sareera, Manas, Satwavajaya, Satwaguna.
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