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== References in [[Charak Samhita]] == | == References in [[Charak Samhita]] == | ||
In Charak Samhita, the term Satmya appears 83 times in | In Charak Samhita, the term Satmya appears 83 times in original verses and 64 times in commentary by Chakrapani. The contextual meanings and application & categorization, of the term with references are listed in table 1 and table 2 and as described below. | ||
Satmya is mentioned as one among the six factors which contribute to the origin and development of an organism. (Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 3/14). | |||
The domains of contribution of Satmya includes ''arogya'' (the state of freedom from diseases), ''analasya'' (freedom from laziness),''alolupatva'' (freedom from greed), clarity of senses, excellence of voice and fertility and optimum libido.[Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 3/11] | The domains of contribution of Satmya includes ''arogya'' (the state of freedom from diseases), ''analasya'' (freedom from laziness),''alolupatva'' (freedom from greed), clarity of senses, excellence of voice and fertility and optimum libido.[Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 3/11] | ||
While explaining | While explaining the superior entities, Wholesome diet and regimen (''Yatha satmya cheshtbhyavahara'') or eating and working in conformity to one’s constitution, is the best or superior “ worth adopting regimen” or best among good practices (''sevyanam'').[Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 25/40] | ||
Asatmya sevana especially in terms of diet (adopting unwholesome regimen) is mentioned as the causative factor of a number of diseases. | Asatmya sevana especially in terms of diet (adopting unwholesome regimen) is mentioned as the causative factor of a number of diseases. | ||