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[[Ayurveda]] discusses about [[Ayu]] which is conjugation of four factors, and life is not just about the body or like a machine. Besides [[sharira]] (body) it also consists of [[indriya]] (sense organs), [[mana]](mind) and [[atma]](soul). Not just mechanical functions, but the living body consists of dynamic processes with sensations, feelings and intelligence, [[memory]] etc. in each of it’s functional units termed as ''paramanu'' (cell). The knowledge of [[ayu]] is explained by keeping such a living body in view.

[[Ayurveda]] discusses about [[Ayu]] which is conjugation of four factors, and life is not just about the body or like a machine. Besides [[sharira]] (body) it also consists of [[indriya]] (sense organs), [[mana]](mind) and [[atma]](soul). Not just mechanical functions, but the living body consists of dynamic processes with sensations, feelings and intelligence, [[memory]] etc. in each of it’s functional units termed as ''paramanu'' (cell). The knowledge of [[ayu]] is explained by keeping such a living body in view.

==== Indriya (sense organs) ====

==== [[Indriya]] (sense organs) ====

[[Ayurveda]] accepts separate existence of [[indriya]] (sense organs). [[indriya]] are made up of the five [[mahabhuta]]. Each [[indriya]] is composed of portions of all five [[mahabhuta]], with predominance of one of them. Accepting separate existence of [[indriya]] and understanding their composition as made up of [[mahabhuta]] is a significant concept philosophically, and also having important practical applications. Each [[indriya]] operates with the help of certain organs and structures called as ''adhishthana'' (substratum). E.g. eyes, specially retina, optic nerve and the centre for vision in the brain, all can be termed as ''adhishthana''. There is separate existence of [[indriya]], which is very subtle and therefore invisible. Since all these are made up of [[mahabhuta]], with specific diet and specific medicines they can be treated. This is because food and medicines(drugs) are also made up of [[mahabhuta]]. Subtle portion from food nourishes [[indriya]], and medicines can influence and regularize their functions. One can realise, that even the conditions pertaining to ''adhishthana'' like optic nerve degeneration are very much difficult to treat, so one can imagine about the conditions related to [[indriya]]. But with acceptance of [[indriya]] and understanding their composition by [[mahabhuta]] provides scope to treat conditions not only pertaining to ''adhishthana'', but also [[indriya]].

[[Ayurveda]] accepts separate existence of [[indriya]] (sense organs). [[indriya]] are made up of the five [[mahabhuta]]. Each [[indriya]] is composed of portions of all five [[mahabhuta]], with predominance of one of them. Accepting separate existence of [[indriya]] and understanding their composition as made up of [[mahabhuta]] is a significant concept philosophically, and also having important practical applications. Each [[indriya]] operates with the help of certain organs and structures called as ''adhishthana'' (substratum). E.g. eyes, specially retina, optic nerve and the centre for vision in the brain, all can be termed as ''adhishthana''. There is separate existence of [[indriya]], which is very subtle and therefore invisible. Since all these are made up of [[mahabhuta]], with specific diet and specific medicines they can be treated. This is because food and medicines(drugs) are also made up of [[mahabhuta]]. Subtle portion from food nourishes [[indriya]], and medicines can influence and regularize their functions. One can realise, that even the conditions pertaining to ''adhishthana'' like optic nerve degeneration are very much difficult to treat, so one can imagine about the conditions related to [[indriya]]. But with acceptance of [[indriya]] and understanding their composition by [[mahabhuta]] provides scope to treat conditions not only pertaining to ''adhishthana'', but also [[indriya]].

[[Atma]] along with the subtle [[indriya]] and [[mana]] when enters in the union of sperm and ovum, [[ayu]](life) starts. Even after in vivo fertilization of ovum with advanced procedures like ICSI, sometimes new life may not be started. As per [[Ayurveda]], it can be understood that [[atma]] has not entered in that union. The conjugation of four factors i.e. the body and [[atma]] which enters in it with [[indriya]] and [[mana]], continues till death. At the time of death, [[atma]] along with [[indriya]] and [[mana]] leaves the body. When [[atma]] realises that it is distinct from the body, [[indriya]] and [[mana]], it gets ''moksha'' (emancipation).

[[Atma]] along with the subtle [[indriya]] and [[mana]] when enters in the union of sperm and ovum, [[ayu]](life) starts. Even after in vivo fertilization of ovum with advanced procedures like ICSI, sometimes new life may not be started. As per [[Ayurveda]], it can be understood that [[atma]] has not entered in that union. The conjugation of four factors i.e. the body and [[atma]] which enters in it with [[indriya]] and [[mana]], continues till death. At the time of death, [[atma]] along with [[indriya]] and [[mana]] leaves the body. When [[atma]] realizes that it is distinct from the body, [[indriya]] and [[mana]], it gets ''moksha'' (emancipation).

====Synonyms of [[Ayu]] (life)====

====Synonyms of [[Ayu]] (life)====