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<p style='text-align:justify;'>The Sanskrit word ‘manas’ or ‘mana’ means mind. Ayurvedic texts are rich with the knowledge of multi-dimensional aspects of the mind. ‘Life’ ([[ayu]]) is defined as the continuum of the combination of body ([[sharira]]), sense organs ([[indriya]]), mind, and soul ([[Atma]]). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]1/42] The mind is included in the three fundamental pillars of the holistic human being ([[purusha]]) with body and soul. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]1/46]

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The Sanskrit word ‘manas’ or ‘mana’ means mind. Ayurvedic texts are rich with the knowledge of multi-dimensional aspects of the mind. ‘Life’ (ayu) is defined as the continuum of the combination of body (sharira), sense organs (indriya), mind, and soul. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]1/42] The mind is included in the three fundamental pillars of the holistic human being (purusha) with body and soul. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]1/46]

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Psychological well-being with a blissful state of mind, soul and sense organs is an essential component of health. [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/41] Ayurveda rishis do not consider the mind a separate entity. Instead, the mind is always combined with the ‘Whole’ well in coordination with body and soul. Thus, the mind can influence gross physiological and sensory functions and spiritual wellbeing as well. Overall personality is identified based on mental attitude. Mental health is important for interpersonal relationships, social and economic aspects of life. It decides the overall productivity of a person. </p>

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Psychological well-being with a blissful state of mind, soul and sense organs is an essential component of health. [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/41] Ayurveda rishis do not consider the mind a separate entity. Instead, the mind is always combined with the ‘Whole’ well in coordination with body and soul. Thus, the mind can influence gross physiological and sensory functions and spiritual wellbeing as well. Overall personality is identified based on mental attitude. Mental health is important for interpersonal relationships, social and economic aspects of life. It decides the overall productivity of a person.

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|data2 = [[Yogesh Deole|Deole Y.S.]]

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|data3 = [[Gopal Basisht|Basisht G.]]

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==Mental health==

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===Mental health===

As per the World Health Organization, mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can contribute to his or her community. Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health. Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors.<ref>Available from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response cited on 25/05/2021</ref> It leads to psychological well-being and is an integral part of good quality of life.

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==Importance of mental tranquility in the preservation of health:==

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===Importance of mental tranquility in the preservation of health===

The mind plays a vital role in digestion and metabolism ([[agni]]). A positive mental attitude and concentration of the mind on food are crucial for proper digestion. [Cha. Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 1/25] The negative mental attitude adversely affects digestive health and leads to the production of toxic metabolites ([[ama]]), even though the meals are of proper quality and quantity. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 2/8-9] Research suggests that mental health is closely linked with gastrointestinal health. Emotions like stress, anxiety, mood swings may trigger stomach problems, and gastrointestinal disturbances affect mental health.<ref>Park AJ, Collins J, Blennerhassett PA, Ghia JE, Verdu EF, Bercik P, Collins SM. Altered colonic function and microbiota profile in a mouse model of chronic depression. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2013 Sep;25(9):733-e575. doi: 10.1111/nmo.12153. Epub 2013 Jun 17. PMID: 23773726; PMCID: PMC3912902.</ref> <ref>Washabau, R. J. (2013). Chapter 41 - Antispasmodic Agents (R. J. Washabau & M. J. B. T.-C. and F. G. Day (eds.); pp. 481–485). W.B. Saunders. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4160-3661-6.00041-9</ref>

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The tranquility of mind is essential for proper nourishment of body. A calm mental state and happiness are important factors for gaining weight in asthenic individuals (karshya). [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 21/29]

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Mind plays an important role in natural sleep (nidra). Fatigue after involvement in proper mental activities and temporary cessation from involvement in all sensory activities are important for natural sleep. Detachment of mind from senses and feeling of comfort causes sleep. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]] 21/35,52,53]

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Mind plays an important role in natural sleep ([[nidra]]). Fatigue after involvement in proper mental activities and temporary cessation from involvement in all sensory activities are important for natural sleep. Detachment of mind from senses and feeling of comfort causes sleep. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]] 21/35,52,53]

The reproductive health and sexual pleasure depend upon state of mind. Happy state of mind has an aphrodisiac effect. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 2/4/36-45] Tranquilized and happy state of mind is the first and foremost factor for conception. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] Recent research suggests that psychological interventions in lowering psychological distress significantly increase pregnancy rates.<ref>Rooney KL, Domar AD. The relationship between stress and infertility. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2018;20(1):41-47. doi:10.31887/DCNS.2018.20.1/klrooney</ref>

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It is vital to understand the mind and its mechanisms related to health and disease. Positive Mental health can be achieved and preserved through knowledge of self- somatic constitution and psychological constitution, following a proper diet, taking herbs that promote intellect and memory (medhya [[rasayana]]). Ayurvedic therapies like therapeutic massage (abhyanga), oil dripping method on head (shirodhara) and purification therapies ([[panchakarma]]) are effective in the prevention and management of psychiatric diseases. Daily routine ([[dinacharya]]) including exercise, meditation, proper sleep habits, seasonal adaptations, and restraints of negative psychological emotion, is helpful. These are the critical factors for a healthy mind and the preservation of mental health.<ref>Deole Y.S. How to preserve and protect mental health? Three Ayurvedic ways to prevent neuropsychiatric disorders. Journal of the Science of Healing Outcomes. 2016;8 (30):5-12.</ref> This article describes the concept of mind in [[Ayurveda]] and its role in healthcare.

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==Etymology and definition:==

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===Etymology and definition===

The word ‘manas’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘mana’, meaning to know or understand. (‘Jnane Bodhane va’).<ref>Shabdakalpadrum</ref> The word ‘jnane’ denotes knowing, conscience, awareness, engaging in, or being acquainted with something. The word ‘bodhane’ refers to waking, understanding, signifying, awakening, enlightening, informing.<ref>Available from https://spokensanskrit.org/ cited on 03/02/2021 </ref> These two words indicate mana functions and their role in daily living to maintain equilibrium in cognitive faculties.

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==Synonyms:==

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===Synonyms===

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The Sanskrit words Sattva, [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/119] chitta, chetas are synonyms for mana (mind). Sattva means the essence, quality of purity, self-command, existence, reality, truth, excellence, proper, nobleness. Sattva is applied to denote mental strength.

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The Sanskrit words Sattva, [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/119] chitta, chetas are synonyms for mana (mind).

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Sattva means the essence, quality of purity, self-command, existence, reality, truth, excellence, proper, nobleness. Sattva is applied to denote mental strength.

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Chitta denotes reflecting, thought, intention, thinking over, pondering, attending, observing, reasoning, and discovering. Chitta is applied to denote the thinking, contemplating, or introspecting capacity of mana.

The word Chetas denotes consciousness, insight, intelligence, splendor. It is applied to denote the union of mind with consciousness. An awakened state of mind, united with consciousness, can be named as ‘chetas’.

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These three words are applied to indicate various psychological functions. It also indicates the affection of mental faculty in the pathogenesis of the disease. For example, the diseases like epilepsy (apasmara) and insanity (unmada) occur in persons with weak mental strength (alpa sattva). [Cha. Sa. [[Nidana Sthana]] 7 and 8]

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These three words are applied to indicate various psychological functions. It also indicates the affection of mental faculty in the pathogenesis of the disease. For example, the diseases like epilepsy ([[apasmara]]) and insanity ([[unmada]]) occur in persons with weak mental strength (alpa sattva). [Cha. Sa. [[Nidana Sthana]] 7 and 8]

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==Nature:==

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===Nature===

Mana is one of the nine primordial elements (karana dravya). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/48] The mind and its objects, intellect and soul, constitute spiritual elements and qualities (adhyatma dravya guna samgraha). [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]8/13] It functions as a motor and sensory organ. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]1/17] It is the sixth sense organ with super sensual power. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]1/17]

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==Nourishment and development of mind:==

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===Nourishment and development of mind===

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Mind is nourished from food. Chandogya Upanishada describes that the gross part of the food generates feces. The middle portion develops muscular and other body tissues, while the subtle parts nourish the mind. The quality of food, cooking method, place of eating, and dietary regulations (ahara vidhi) is crucial for proper nourishment of the body and mind.<ref>Chhandogya Upanishada 6/5/1</ref>

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Mind is nourished from food. Chandogya Upanishada describes that the gross part of the food generates feces. The middle portion develops muscular and other body tissues, while the subtle parts nourish the mind. The quality of food, cooking method, place of eating, and dietary regulations ([[ahara vidhi]]) is crucial for proper nourishment of the body and mind.<ref>Chhandogya Upanishada 6/5/1</ref>

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Mind plays an instrumental role in perception and knowledge. It is the mediator between senses (objects) and soul (knower). Therefore, the sensory and motor inputs handled by the mind are essential for developing and nourishing the mind. The kind of sensations like what the person see, listen, touch, taste, and smell are food for the mind. They are processed by mind and intellect together to store it as memory. Better the quality of this food, better is the development.

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Mind plays an instrumental role in perception and knowledge. It is the mediator between senses ( objects of [[Indriya]]) and soul (knower [[atma]]). Therefore, the sensory and motor inputs handled by the mind are essential for developing and nourishing the mind. The kind of sensations like what the person see, listen, touch, taste, and smell are food for the mind. They are processed by mind and intellect together to store it as memory. Better the quality of this food, better is the development.

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One should always make efforts to maintain the normal state of sense organs with mind and protect them from any trauma. This can be achieved by proper association of sense organs and their objects, the performance of beneficial duties, and following preventive measures opposite to the qualities of residing place (desha), season (kala) and one’s own constitution (prakriti)s. So, all, who are desirous of well-being, should always follow all the codes of conduct. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 8/17] Moral code of conduct (sadvritta) [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 8/18-28] and behaviour therapy for rejuvenation (achara rasayana) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/4/30-35] helps to preserve a normal state of mind and prevent diseases.

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One should always make efforts to maintain the normal state of sense organs with mind and protect them from any trauma. This can be achieved by proper association of sense organs and their objects, the performance of beneficial duties, and following preventive measures opposite to the qualities of residing place (desha), season (kala) and one’s own constitution ([[prakriti]])s. So, all, who are desirous of well-being, should always follow all the codes of conduct. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 8/17] Moral code of conduct (sadvritta) [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 8/18-28] and behaviour therapy for rejuvenation (achara [[rasayana]]) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/4/30-35] helps to preserve a normal state of mind and prevent diseases.

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==Test for existence of mind:==

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===Test for existence of mind===

Knowledge is one and the actual proof of the existence of the mind. The sequential contact of mind with soul, sense organs, and objects leads to understanding and knowing that particular object. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]1/18-19] Presence of mind can be tested by presence or absence of knowledge. This is one of the signs of active mind. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/18] Mind plays a significant role in the chain of perception to knowledge and memory. Memory works only after proper attention and perception of knowledge. If the mind is absent, the process of perception, knowledge, and memory are blocked.

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==Location:==

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The primary site of mind is the heart. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]24/34-35], [ Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 6/26], [A.Hr.Sharira Sthana.4/13] Other sites are described as between head (shiras) and palate (talu). [Bhe.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]8/2-4] Mind is present all over body through its sensory and motor functions. Contemporary texts describe the site of mind as brain and nervous system.

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The primary site of mind is the heart. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]24/34-35], [ Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 6/26], [A.Hr.Sharira Sthana.4/13] Other sites are described as between head (shiras) and palate (talu). [Bhe.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 8/2-4] Mind is present all over body through its sensory and motor functions. Contemporary texts describe the site of mind as brain and nervous system.

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===Manovaha srotas (channels of transportation and transformation of mental factors)===

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The channels that transport and transform mental factors are described.[Chakrapani, Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 5/3] Mind is connected with the sense and motor organs ([[indriya]]). It carries various functions in coordination with soul ([[atma]]) and intellect ([[buddhi]]). These components are included in manovaha srotasa. It is spread all over the body through ten vessels (manovaha dhamani) originating from heart. [Chakrapani, Cha.Sa. [[Indriya Sthana]] 5/41] These channels connect the heart to the brain. It is affected in diseases like psychosis (unmada) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 9/5]. If it is vitiated by all three [[dosha]], then the person experiences terrible dreams indicating underlying diseases pathologies. [ Cha.Sa.[[Indriya Sthana]] 5/41]

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The channels that transport and transform mental factors are described.[Chakrapani, Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 5/3] Mind is connected with the sense and motor organs ([[indriya]]). It carries various functions in coordination with soul ([[atma]]) and intellect ([[buddhi]]). These components are included in manovaha srotasa. It is spread all over the body through ten vessels (manovaha dhamani) originating from heart. [Chakrapani, Cha.Sa. [[Indriya Sthana]] 5/41] These channels connect the heart to the brain. It is affected in diseases like psychosis ([[unmada]]) [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 9/5]. If it is vitiated by all three [[dosha]], then the person experiences terrible dreams indicating underlying diseases pathologies. [ Cha.Sa.[[Indriya Sthana]] 5/41]

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The chetanavahi or chetovahi ~~srotasa~~ (channels of consciousness) is obstructed in diseases like intoxication (mada), syncope (murchcha) and coma (sannyasa). [Shivadasa sen commentary on Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 9/5] The vitiated [[dosha]] obstruct these channels and cause diseases like psychosis and epilepsy. [Bhela Samhita Nidana Sthana 7/2, 8/3, 8/8] The channels can further lead to a severe disease called ‘atattvabhinivesha’ (a disease of perversion of intellect). [Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/57-60] Obstruction to channels carrying psychic impulses (sanjnavahi srotasa) by [[rajas]] and [[tamas]] causes a confused state of mind. [Su.Sa. Uttara Tantra 61/8] Accumulation of [[dosha]] in heart causes depletion of mental strength and leads to psychosis. [A.S. Uttara Tantra 10/2, A.Hr. Uttara Tantra 7/2] ~~manovaha~~ srotas is closely connected with rasavaha srotas. The activities are conducted mainly by [[vata]] [[dosha]] and regulated by sadhaka [[pitta]] and avalambaka [[kapha]].

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The chetanavahi or chetovahi srotas (channels of consciousness) is obstructed in diseases like intoxication (mada), syncope (murchcha) and coma (sannyasa). [Shivadasa sen commentary on Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 9/5] The vitiated [[dosha]] obstruct these channels and cause diseases like psychosis and epilepsy. [Bhela Samhita Nidana Sthana 7/2, 8/3, 8/8] The channels can further lead to a severe disease called ‘atattvabhinivesha’ (a disease of perversion of intellect). [Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 10/57-60] Obstruction to channels carrying psychic impulses (sanjnavahi srotasa) by [[rajas]] and [[tamas]] causes a confused state of mind. [Su.Sa. Uttara Tantra 61/8] Accumulation of [[dosha]] in heart causes depletion of mental strength and leads to psychosis. [A.S. Uttara Tantra 10/2, A.Hr. Uttara Tantra 7/2] Manovaha srotas is closely connected with rasavaha srotas. The activities are conducted mainly by [[vata]] [[dosha]] and regulated by sadhaka [[pitta]] and avalambaka [[kapha]].

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==Attributes of mind:==

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===Attributes of mind===

The mana is subtle (anu) and unitary (eka). [ Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/19]

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The other attribute of mana is its fickleness (chanchalatva). Fickle mindedness is one of the significant obstacles in concentration and meditation.

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==Factors related to mind:==

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===Factors related to mind===

Following factors are related to mind (sattvaja) during embryogenesis. These factors develop further to build the psychic constitution based on exposure and experiences in lifetime.

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All these are present in the same person, however, do not manifest simultaneously. An individual is said to be of a particular type, based on the predominant type of mind. [ Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 3/13]

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==Functions (karma):==

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===Functions (karma)===

In addition to the vital role in knowledge and understanding, the mind performs the following four functions. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]1/21 ]

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Mind can think and analyze between right and wrong, correct or incorrect, useful or harmful things. The mind can justify reasons, ascertain possibilities, seek proof or evidence.

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'''5. Attention and meditation (dhyeya):'''

Attending various sensory objects and processing them to acquire knowledge is an essential function of mind.

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The mind can resolve a situation or take a willful decision based on its capacity. Determination towards a goal is a function of the mind.

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The intellect (buddhi) is superior cognitive faculty over the mind. It acts further on the raw data submitted by the mind. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/21-23]

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The intellect ([[buddhi]]) is superior cognitive faculty over the mind. It acts further on the raw data submitted by the mind. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/21-23]

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==Qualities (guna) and impurities (dosha) of mind:==

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===Qualities ([[guna]]) and impurities ([[dosha]]) of mind===

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Sattva (purity) is the only quality of mana. Rajas (initiator or activity) and tamas (regulator or ignorance) affect the mind. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/20]

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Sattva (purity) is the only quality of mana. Rajas (initiator or activity) and tamas (regulator or ignorance) affect the mind. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/20]

[[Sattva]] enlightens the mind with true knowledge. [[Rajas]] is the initiator of all activities. [[Tamas]] is the regulator or inhibitor of all mental activities. [Ka.Sa.Sutra Sthana 28] These three are fundamental factors responsible for normal or abnormal states of mind. In a normal state, [[sattva]] is dominant, and the other two are recessive. Hyperactivity is due to [[rajas]] dominance. Hypoactivity is due to the dominancy of [[tamas]]. Therefore, the balanced state of all three components is important for normal functions of the mind.<ref>Satyapal Gupta, Psychopathology in Indian Medicine, , pg.128-135</ref>

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==Categories of mental strengths:==

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===Categories of mental strengths===

The mental strength of a person is a crucial factor for health. It is also one of the ten points of clinical examination of the patient. [Cha.Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/119] Depending upon the mental strength, clinical categorization is done in three categories viz. superior, mediocre, and inferior or poor mental strength. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/119]

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===I. Characteristics of persons with superior mental strength or healthy state of mind:===

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====I. Characteristics of persons with superior mental strength or healthy state of mind====

Individuals having superior mental strength have the excellence of psyche or pure quality (sattva sara).

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All the above characteristics indicate a ‘healthy and normal mind.’ Opposite characters indicate an unhealthy and abnormal mind. Persons with superior mental strength can tolerate severe diseases without any difficulties, even if they have a weak physique.

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The individuals having mediocre mental strength tolerate the pain themselves after realizing the tolerance of other persons towards the same condition. They gain strength from others.

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The person with inferior mental strength can’t tolerate even mild pain, even if they have a plump or big physique. They are susceptible to fear, grief, greed, delusion and ego. When they hear stories of wrathful, fearful, hateful, terrifying and ugly situations, or see flesh or blood of animal or man, they fall victims to depression, pallor, fainting, madness, giddiness, falling on the ground, or such events may even lead them to death. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 119]

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All the above types are observed in today’s society. They can be identified by behavior in a crisis. A person with poor mental strength is more susceptible to psychiatric disorders. Therefore, they need careful treatment to improve mental strength. All treatments should be planned according to the strength. This concept of Ayurveda can be widely applied in every preventive as well as curative aspect of psychology and psychiatry.

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[[Ayurveda]] presents an elaborative description of psychic traits or personalities. On the basis of the dominancy of sattva, [[rajas]], and [[tamas]], the psychic personalities are classified into three categories. The specific characteristics of each type are given below. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/38-45 ], [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/81-87]

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~~Ayurveda presents an elaborative description of psychic traits or personalities~~. ~~On the basis of the dominancy of sattva,~~ [[~~rajas~~]], and [[tamas]], the psychic personalities are classified into three categories. The specific characteristics of each type are given below. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/38-45 ], [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/81-87]

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A person with the dominance of sattva in the psyche, is kind, benevolent, tolerant, courageous, truthful, religious, intelligent, bold and free. He has a good memory.

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A person with the dominance of rajas in the psyche, is generally impatient, always dis-satisfied, truthless, egoistic, anxious, has excess anger, pride, and other emotions, hyperactive.

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A person with the dominance of tamas in the psyche is characterized by ignorance, poor intelligence, ill-temper, not believing in God, unreligious, hypoactive, and excessive sleep.

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The dominance of [[sattva]], [[rajas]] and [[tamas]] leads to variable behavior patterns and temperaments.

Based on specific temperamental features and behavior patterns, there are sixteen subtypes of psychic constitutions as follow:

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1. Brahma sattva (God or knowledgeable teacher like psychic constitution)

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3. Indra sattva (King of Gods or president like psychic constitution)

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4. Yamya sattva (God of death or minister like psychic constitution)

5. Varuna sattva (God of water or sportsman or athlete like psychic constitution)

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7. Gandharva sattva (Celestial musician or artist or entertainer like psychic constitution)

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8. Asura (King of demons or terrorist like psychic constitution)

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13. Shakuna (Omen or bird like unstable psychic constitution)

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14. Pashava (Animal like psychic constitution)

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Characteristic features of each of these types are described separately. They represent lifestyle, behavior, fondness, and thought patterns of respective psychic traits. [Cha. Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/36-39] elaborated. The specific behavior pattern and fondness help find suitable professional options in society.

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==Inter-dependence of body and mind:==

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Body and mind both are interrelated & interdependent. The body follows the mind and vice versa. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]4/36] These two are sites for happiness and misery. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 1/55] Any somatic disorder affects the mind, and any mental disorder influences the body. Mind can get afflicted by exogenous diseases too. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 20/3] Therefore, body and mind cannot be separated from each other. Holistic approach to the preservation of health and management of the disease is essential. The physical (sharira) dosha like [[vata]],[[pitta]] and [[kapha]] carry various functions related to the psyche. Thus, they directly influence the psyche.

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An intelligent person should control following psychological urges for preserving mental health.

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Greed (lobha), grief (shoka), fear (bhaya), anger (krodha, egoism or excess pride (maana), shamelessness or impudence (nairlajjya), jealousy (irshya), excessive affliction (atiraaga), and desire to acquire someone else’s wealth (abhidhya). [Cha. Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/27] If these urges are not controlled, they increase in frequency and intensity. These are converted into psychological disorders.

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The disorders in which only the mind is involved are as mentioned below: [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 6/5], [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/33]

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All the above psychiatric disorders are caused due to various types of desires (iccha) and hatred (dvesha).

[[Rajas]] and [[Tamas]] are responsible for these mental disorders.[[Prajnaparadha]] (intellectual error) is the root cause of all the disorders. [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 7/ 21]

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3. Atattvabhinivesha [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]10]

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A comprehensive mental status examination is the key to an accurate diagnosis. The following points should be taken into consideration while examining the mental status.

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These are various measures for controlling and regulating mental mechanisms.

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Spiritual therapy comprises nono-pharmacological measures in management of certain conditions. It includes incantation of mantras, aushadhi (talisman) , mani (wearing of gems), bali (auspicious offerings), upahara (gifts), homa (oblations), niyama (observance of scriptural rules), prayaschitta (atonement), upavasa (fasting), svastyayana (chanting of auspicious hymns), obeisance of God, pranipatagamana (pilgrimage) etc.

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===I. Materialistic measures (dravyabhuta chikitsa)===

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A group of herbs that promote intellectual functions and memory (medhya rasayana) is used for improving mental health. Juice of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Powder of yashtimadhu (Glycerrhiza glabra) with milk, paste of shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) promote intelligence and memory. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/3/30-31]

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In experimental part of study, it showed potent anti-stress, ulcer preventing and adaptogenic activity.<ref>Deole YS, Ashok B K, Chavan SS, Ravishankar B, Thakar A B, Chandola H M. ,Experimental Study on Anti-oxidant and Adaptogenic activity of Rasayana Ghana tablet (a tri-herbal formulation) in albino rats. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources March 2013; 4(1): 73-80</ref> It showed good anxiolytic and antidepressant activity as well.<ref>Deole YS, Chavan SS, Ashok B K, Ravishankar B, Thakar A B, Chandola H M. Evaluation of anti-depressant and anxiolytic activity ofRasayana Ghana Tablet (A compound Ayurvedic formulation) in albino mice. AYU 2011;32:375-9</ref> In clinical research, the [[rasayana]] formulation improved quality of life in stressed individuals. It was effective in decreasing the physical complaints related to the quality of life, improving the mental and emotional state, decreasing stress evaluation score in various aspects of life, increasing life enjoyment parameters and thus overall quality of life. It can be easily inferred that as the stress increases, the quality of life decreases to the hazardous physical and psychological impact of stress.<ref>Deole YS, Thakar A B, Chandola H M, Ravishankar B. Effect of Rasayana Ghana tablet (An Ayurvedic formulation) on improving quality of life of stressed individuals. International Journal of Ayurveda Medicine 2012; 3(2):88-103</ref>

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Treatment with RGT showed 8.62% increase in the level of DHEAs within a span of two months as compared to 10.93% decrease shown by Placebo drug. This drug attenuated the decrease in anti-ageing hormone DHEAs and also tended to restore its level in the prematurely aged and stressed patients.<ref>Deole YS. Clinico-Experimental study on role of stress in premature ageing and its management with Rasayana. Ph.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.2011.

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Treatment with RGT showed 8.62% increase in the level of DHEAs within a span of two months as compared to 10.93% decrease shown by Placebo drug. This drug attenuated the decrease in anti-ageing hormone DHEAs and also tended to restore its level in the prematurely aged and stressed patients.<ref name=deole1>Deole YS. Clinico-Experimental study on role of stress in premature ageing and its management with Rasayana. Ph.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.2011.

</ref> The example shows effect of Ayurvedic drug on body and mind for positive health.

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===== Effects of ayurvedic treatments in various neuro-psychiatric diseases =====

Various research works showed a positive effect of ayurvedic treatments in anxiety disorders<ref> Parsania Sanjay C 2001 KC (MR)A clinical study on the role of Jala-Dhara and Sankhapusphi (Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois.) in the management of Chittodvega (anxiety disorders). M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref><ref>Ahir Yogita U 2005 KC(MR) Clinico-experimental study of Kushmandadi Ghrita in generalized anxiety disorder w.s.r. to Chittodvega. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>, menopausal syndrome<ref>Pateria M 2002 KC(MR)A clinical study of the Manasika Bhavas in menopausal syndromeand its management by Medhya Rasayana and Shiro-Dhara. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref><ref>Santwani Khyati M 2009 MR An assessment of Mansika Bhavas in Menopausal

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and Dashamula Kwathadhara in the management of Vatika Shirahshula (tension

headache). M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.

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</ref><ref> Jogal Devangi N. 2004 KC A comparative study on the role of Jala-Dhara and Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) in the management of Vatika Shirah-Shoola (tension headache). M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.L-2924</ref>, migraine<ref>Shoor Suraj 2003 KC (MR) Study on the role of Manasika Bhavas in the aetiopathogenesis of Shirah- Shoola (migraine) and its management. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders <ref>Chetali Bhat 2006 KB A pharmaco-clinical study on the management of Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) in Attention - Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. </ref>, irritable bowel syndrome<ref>Raksha Mer 2006 KC A Clinical Study on Manasikbhava in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Its Management with Kutajadi Avaleha & Medhyarasayana. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. </ref>, stress-induced chronic insomnia<ref>Anil Kumar Singh 2007 Mr A Clinical Study Of Manasika Bhavas In Anidra W.S.R To Stress Induced Chronic Insomnia And Its Management With Mamsyadi Ghrita And Dashamula Kwatha Shirodhara M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar</ref>, insomnia<ref>Nirmal Dhamini A 2004 KC(MR)Role Manasa Bhavas inAnidra and itsmanagement withcertain indigenousdrugs and Shiro-Dhara. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.L-2930 </ref><ref>Bina H Vansh 2008 MR A clinical study on Mansika Bhavas in Anidra w.s.r. to stress induced insomnia and its management with Tagaradi Kwatha and Mahishi Dugdha Shirodhara. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>, depressive Illness<ref>Deole YS. 2008 MR Clinico- Experimental study on Effect of Brahmi ghrita on Depressive Illness M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>, Alzheimer’s dementia<ref>Chaudhury Kundan 2010 A comparative study on the management of senile dementia with polyherbal Medhya Rasayana Ghrita and Aamalakyadi Ghrita PhD thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar.</ref>, stress and premature ageing<ref~~>Deole YS, 2011 Clinico-Experimental study on role of stress in premature ageing and its management with Rasayana Yoga PhD thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar<~~/~~ref~~>.

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</ref><ref> Jogal Devangi N. 2004 KC A comparative study on the role of Jala-Dhara and Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) in the management of Vatika Shirah-Shoola (tension headache). M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.L-2924</ref>, migraine<ref>Shoor Suraj 2003 KC (MR) Study on the role of Manasika Bhavas in the aetiopathogenesis of Shirah- Shoola (migraine) and its management. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders <ref>Chetali Bhat 2006 KB A pharmaco-clinical study on the management of Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) in Attention - Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. </ref>, irritable bowel syndrome<ref>Raksha Mer 2006 KC A Clinical Study on Manasikbhava in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Its Management with Kutajadi Avaleha & Medhyarasayana. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. </ref>, stress-induced chronic insomnia<ref>Anil Kumar Singh 2007 Mr A Clinical Study Of Manasika Bhavas In Anidra W.S.R To Stress Induced Chronic Insomnia And Its Management With Mamsyadi Ghrita And Dashamula Kwatha Shirodhara M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar</ref>, insomnia<ref>Nirmal Dhamini A 2004 KC(MR)Role Manasa Bhavas inAnidra and itsmanagement withcertain indigenousdrugs and Shiro-Dhara. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.L-2930 </ref><ref>Bina H Vansh 2008 MR A clinical study on Mansika Bhavas in Anidra w.s.r. to stress induced insomnia and its management with Tagaradi Kwatha and Mahishi Dugdha Shirodhara. M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>, depressive Illness<ref>Deole YS. 2008 MR Clinico- Experimental study on Effect of Brahmi ghrita on Depressive Illness M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>, Alzheimer’s dementia<ref>Chaudhury Kundan 2010 A comparative study on the management of senile dementia with polyherbal Medhya Rasayana Ghrita and Aamalakyadi Ghrita PhD thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar.</ref>, stress and premature ageing<ref name=deole1/>.

A retrospective analysis of researches on effect of ayurvedic management in psychiatric diseases was done. The data showed that Ayurvedic formulations like aamalakyadi and medhya rasayana ghrita (in Alzheimer’s disease), rasayana ghana tablets (in stress), brahmi ghrita (in depression), shirodhara (in insomnia), saraswatarishta (in perimenopausal syndrome) are moderately effective in treatment of psychiatric diseases.<ref>Deole Y.S. A Retrospective Analysis of Various Formulations in Psychiatric Diseases. Research and Reviews: Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturoapthy. 2(1)</ref>

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Sattvavajaya therapy and powder of Pippalimula with jaggery are observed effective in patients of insomnia. Sattvavajaya therapy was found more effective in reducing mental symptoms like tension (chinta), fear (bhaya) and anger (krodha).

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Sattvavajaya therapy and powder of Pippalimula with jaggery are observed effective in patients of insomnia. Sattvavajaya therapy was found more effective in reducing mental symptoms like tension (chinta), fear (bhaya) and anger (krodha).<ref>Rawal P, Vyas M, Baghel A S, Kamble S. Efficacy of Sattvavajaya Chikitsa in the form of relaxation techniques and Guda Pippalimula Churna in the management of Anidra (insomnia) - An open labelled, randomized comparative clinical trial. AYU [serial online] 2019 [cited 2021 May 27];40:89-96. Available from: https://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2019/40/2/89/281073</ref>

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The purification therapies improve clarity in senses, mind and intellect. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 16/6] [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 15 /22] They are indicated in the management of all psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders based upon state of [[dosha]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 9, 10]

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Therapeutic massage (abhyanga) is beneficial in slowing the aging process, pacifying vitiated vata and increasing relaxation of mind, stabilizing mind in order to adopt with stress. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/81,85,89] Recent study shows beneficial effects of massage on reducing stress.<ref>Moraska A. et al . Physiological Adjustments to Stress Measures Following Massage

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Therapy: A Review of the Literature,eCAM,2010;7(4)409-418) doi:10.1093/ecam/nen029 available from http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2010/292069/abs/ 29/03/2011 </ref>

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Effects of pouring therapeutic oil on forehead in rhythmic pattern (shirodhara) are studied well. A standardized shirodhara leads to a state of alert calmness similar to the relaxation response observed in meditation. The clinical benefits observed with shirodhara in anxiety neurosis, hypertension, and stress aggravation due to chronic degenerative diseases could be mediated through these adaptive physiological effects. Researchers at University of Toyama, Japan proved that the pharmaco-physio-psychologic action of ayurvedic oil treatment may provide a useful model for future pharmaco-physio-psychotherapy.

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Effects of pouring therapeutic oil on forehead in rhythmic pattern (shirodhara) are studied well. A standardized shirodhara leads to a state of alert calmness similar to the relaxation response observed in meditation. The clinical benefits observed with shirodhara in anxiety neurosis, hypertension, and stress aggravation due to chronic degenerative diseases could be mediated through these adaptive physiological effects.<ref>Dhuri Kalpana D, Bodhe Prashant V, Vaidya Ashok B. Shirodhara : A psycho-physiological profile in healthy volunteers. 2013.4[1]. 40-44.</ref> Researchers at University of Toyama, Japan proved that the pharmaco-physio-psychologic action of ayurvedic oil treatment may provide a useful model for future pharmaco-physio-psychotherapy.<ref>Xu F, Uebaba K, Ogawa H, Tatsuse T, Wang BH, Hisajima T, Venkatraman S. Pharmaco-physio-psychologic effect of Ayurvedic oil-dripping treatment using an essential oil from Lavendula angustifolia. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Oct;14(8):947-56.</ref>

Thus, Herbs and therapies having rejuvenation properties can be utilized for promotion, preservation and restoration of positive mental health.

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Meditation is the most powerful therapy for mental health. It is an exercise of consciousness to expand beyond the day-to-day experience of duality. It reduces stress, increases creativity and efficiency of the inner faculty. The process of meditation goes beyond the mind to the deepest level of the inner Self. It connects with the soul ([[atman]]). Research has confirmed many health benefits associated with the practice of meditation. These include stress reduction, decreased anxiety, decreased depression, reduction in pain (both physical and psychological), improved memory, and increased efficiency. Meditation increases regional cerebral blood flow in the frontal and anterior cingulate regions of the brain, increases efficiency in the brain's executive attentional network, and increases electroencephalogram (EEG) coherence. A study on the effect of meditation on the executive attentional network found that meditators were faster on all tasks. With aging, the brain cortical thickness (gray matter, which contains neurons) decreases, whereas meditation experience is associated with an increase in gray matter in the brain.<ref>Sharma H. Meditation: Process and effects. AYU [serial online] 2015 [cited 2021 May 27];36:233-7. Available from: https://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2015/36/3/233/182756</ref>

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The practices of ‘dhyaana’ and ‘samaadhi’ are referred as two indistinct stages of meditation. Samaadhi means the withdrawal of mind from all its objects and its concentration and union with self. ‘Dhyaana’ literally means to think, imagine, contemplate, recollect.<ref>Available from online dictionary http://spokensanskrit.de/index.php?tinput=dhyAna&direction=SE&link=yes&choice=yes accessed on 07/11/2015 </ref> ‘Samaadhi’ means intense abstract meditation or fixing of mind or attention. It also means putting together or joining of mind and soul. Dhyaana is referred to both the act of inward contemplation in the broadest sense and more technically to the intermediate state between mere attention to an object (dhaarana) and complete absorption in it (samaadhi).<ref>Patanjala Yoga Sutra Dhyana Ashtanga Yoga available from http://www.yogajournal.com/article/beginners/the-eight-limbs/accessed on 07/11/2015</ref> These practices produce ample psychological benefits like control of thoughts, detachment, happiness and peace of mind, concentration, spontaneity and creativity, help in discovering the purpose of life. The spiritual benefits include the preservation of the harmony of body, mind and soul. It helps in understanding eternity, own spirituality with own faith. Meditation is the most important technique in the prevention as well as management of psychiatric disorders.

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Mantra [chanting holy hymns] acts through sound vibrations. Sharma H. et. Al, in his research at Ohio state University proved the efficacy of the effects of 'primordial sounds' [Sama Veda] on decreasing the growth of cancer cell lines as compared to rock music.<ref>Hari Sharma, Ellen Kauffman, Ralph Stephens. Effect of Sama Veda and Hard Rock Music on Growth of Human Cancer Cell Lines In Vitro. AYU. 2008, 29[1], 1-8.</ref> Pratap G. critically analyzed the effect of mantra on positive mental health.<ref>G Pratap, Prakash B Narayana, Suhas Kumar Shetty. Critical Analysis of Mantra Chikitsa. AYU. 2008: 29[2 ], 74-76</ref> Recently researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center report that the relaxation response – a state of deep rest attained through breathing, meditation, yoga and other practices. This triggers changes in gene expression that affect the body’s immune system, energy metabolism and insulin secretion.<ref>Kuo B, Bhasin M, Jacquart J, Scult MA, Slipp L, et al. (2015) Genomic and Clinical Effects Associated with a Relaxation Response Mind-Body Intervention in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. PLoS ONE 10(4): e0123861. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123861</ref>

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Meditation is the most powerful therapy for mental health. It is an exercise of consciousness to expand beyond the day-to-day experience of duality. It reduces stress, increases creativity and efficiency of the inner faculty. The process of meditation goes beyond the mind to the deepest level of the inner Self. It connects with the soul (atman). Research has confirmed many health benefits associated with the practice of meditation. These include stress reduction, decreased anxiety, decreased depression, reduction in pain (both physical and psychological), improved memory, and increased efficiency. Meditation increases regional cerebral blood flow in the frontal and anterior cingulate regions of the brain, increases efficiency in the brain's executive attentional network, and increases electroencephalogram (EEG) coherence. A study on the effect of meditation on the executive attentional network found that meditators were faster on all tasks. With aging, the brain cortical thickness (gray matter, which contains neurons) decreases, whereas meditation experience is associated with an increase in gray matter in the brain.

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The practices of ‘dhyaana’ and ‘samaadhi’ are referred as two indistinct stages of meditation. Samaadhi means the withdrawal of mind from all its objects and its concentration and union with self. ‘Dhyaana’ literally means to think, imagine, contemplate, recollect. ‘Samaadhi’ means intense abstract meditation or fixing of mind or attention. It also means putting together or joining of mind and soul. Dhyaana is referred to both the act of inward contemplation in the broadest sense and more technically to the intermediate state between mere attention to an object (dhaarana) and complete absorption in it (samaadhi). These practices produce ample psychological benefits like control of thoughts, detachment, happiness and peace of mind, concentration, spontaneity and creativity, help in discovering the purpose of life. The spiritual benefits include the preservation of the harmony of body, mind and soul. It helps in understanding eternity, own spirituality with own faith. Meditation is the most important technique in the prevention as well as management of psychiatric disorders.

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Contemplation involves stilling one’s material thoughts, focusing on material questions or issues, and listening to intuitive answers. Prayer can offer an individual to express gratitude, share hopes and fears with higher power. This helps in connecting the individual with its higher consciousness.<ref>Wiebers D. Theory of reality: Evidence for Existence Beyond the Brain and Tools for Your Journey. Seattle, WA: Threshold World Press; 2012.</ref>

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Mantra [chanting holy hymns] acts through sound vibrations. Sharma H. et. Al, in his research at Ohio state University proved the efficacy of the effects of 'primordial sounds' [Sama Veda] on decreasing the growth of cancer cell lines as compared to rock music. Pratap G. critically analyzed the effect of mantra on positive mental health. Recently researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center report that the relaxation response – a state of deep rest attained through breathing, meditation, yoga and other practices. This triggers changes in gene expression that affect the body’s immune system, energy metabolism and insulin secretion.

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Contemplation involves stilling one’s material thoughts, focusing on material questions or issues, and listening to intuitive answers. Prayer can offer an individual to express gratitude, share hopes and fears with higher power. This helps in connecting the individual with its higher consciousness.

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The sound vibrations created by self or musical waves unified with those of cosmos vibrations can have subtle effect on the subconscious mind, leading to healing and strengthening its power. Effect of a scientific prayer and other various techniques on subconscious mind and mental health through law of belief and faith is well studied.

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The sound vibrations created by self or musical waves unified with those of cosmos vibrations can have subtle effect on the subconscious mind, leading to healing and strengthening its power. Effect of a scientific prayer and other various techniques on subconscious mind and mental health through law of belief and faith is well studied.<ref>Murphy Joseph, The power of your subconscious mind.Bantom Books. New York,2001.</ref>

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Exercise corrects metabolism, provides physical and mental stability, lightness, strength, endurance and mitigation of [[dosha]] (especially [[kapha]]). [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 7/32]

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Lack of exercise (avyayama) oppositely affects the body and mind, increase [[kapha]] [[dosha]], and [[tamas]]. In a study, over 90% of patients with depression were not following any exercise. Recent research demonstrated that exercise generates new neurons in the hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for some aspects of memory. It improves learning and memory tasks. Another study reported that regular physical exercise has a variety of benefits that may help promote physiological and psychological wellbeing in adolescent females with depressive symptoms. Exercise has been shown to convey a variety of long and short-term benefits to the brain and body. Regular physical exercise increases learning capacity sharpens memory and boosts overall cognitive functions. Exercise and physical fitness, particularly aerobic fitness, not only improves short term mental processes, but also decrease the long-term risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of age-related cognitive decline. Science has also associated regular exercise with improved sleep, improved self-esteem, mood and relaxation, improved bone density, decreased risk of cardio vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and certain cancers.

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Lack of exercise (avyayama) oppositely affects the body and mind, increase [[kapha]] [[dosha]], and [[tamas]]. In a study, over 90% of patients with depression were not following any exercise.<ref>Deole YS. 2008 MR Clinico- Experimental study on Effect of Brahmi ghrita on Depressive Illness M.D. research thesis submitted to Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.</ref>Recent research demonstrated that exercise generates new neurons in the hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for some aspects of memory. It improves learning and memory tasks.<ref>The Indian express, Ahmedabad, December 10, 2007,pg.12 </ref> Another study reported that regular physical exercise has a variety of benefits that may help promote physiological and psychological wellbeing in adolescent females with depressive symptoms.<ref>Chanudda Nabkasorn, Nobuyuki Miyai, Anek Sootmongkol, Suwanna Junprasert, Hiroichi Yamamoto, Mikio Arita and Kazuhisa Miyashita,; Effects of physical exercise on depression, neuroendocrine stress hormones and physiological fitness in adolescent females with depressive symptoms The European Journal of Public Health Advance Access originally published online on August 26, 2005 The European Journal of Public Health 2006 16(2):179-184; doi:10.1093/eurpub/cki159 from http://www.oxfordjournals.com accessed on 15/3/2008</ref> Exercise has been shown to convey a variety of long and short-term benefits to the brain and body. Regular physical exercise increases learning capacity sharpens memory and boosts overall cognitive functions. Exercise and physical fitness, particularly aerobic fitness, not only improves short term mental processes, but also decrease the long-term risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of age-related cognitive decline. Science has also associated regular exercise with improved sleep, improved self-esteem, mood and relaxation, improved bone density, decreased risk of cardio vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and certain cancers.<ref>Wiebers D. Theory of reality: Evidence for Existence Beyond the Brain and Tools for Your Journey. Seattle, WA: Threshold World Press; 2012.</ref><ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise accessed on 18/03/2011</ref><ref>Jason Menoutis, Ed.D. (2008). "Physical Activity and Health." (Abstract). Nasm Pro. http://www.nasm.org/nasmpro/library/showarticle.aspx?id=14220#one. 18/03/2011</ref>

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Sengupta P. reviewed the health impacts of yoga and pranayama. Regular physical exercise, pranayama [breathing exercises] showed good results on improving higher intellectual functions and delays brain ageing.<ref>Sengupta P. Health impacts of Yoga and Pranayama-A state of the art review. Int J Prev Med.2012.Jul;3(7):444-458</ref> A study showed two weeks of Yoga practice potentially reduced anxiety and depression and improved self-esteem of orphanage adolescents and young adults.<ref>Tejvani R, Metri KG, Agrawal J, Nagendra H R. Effect of Yoga on anxiety, depression and self-esteem in orphanage residents: A pilot study. AYU [serial online] 2016 [cited 2021 May 27];37:22-5. Available from: https://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2016/37/1/22/210947</ref>

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~~Sengupta P~~. ~~reviewed the health impacts of yoga and pranayama. Regular physical exercise, pranayama~~ [~~breathing exercises~~] showed good results on improving higher intellectual functions and delays brain ageing. A study showed two weeks of Yoga practice potentially reduced anxiety and depression and improved self-esteem of orphanage adolescents and young adults.

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Sleep is essential for good health and considered as one of the three pillars of life. Sleep depends upon the natural retirement of mind and sense organs owing to fatigue. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 21/35] Sleep is necessary for the proper functions of nervous system. Activity in parts of the brain that controls emotions, decision making processes and social interactions is drastically reduced during deep sleep. This suggests that this type of sleep may help people maintain optimum emotional and social functioning while they are awake. Optimizing one’s sleep has a major impact on one’s resilience, that in turn affects one’s equanimity and coherence.<ref>Wiebers D. Theory of reality: Evidence for Existence Beyond the Brain and Tools for Your Journey. Seattle, WA: Threshold World Press; 2012.</ref>

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Sleep is essential for good health and considered as one of the three pillars of life. Sleep depends upon the natural retirement of mind and sense organs owing to fatigue. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 21/35] Sleep is necessary for the proper functions of nervous system. Activity in parts of the brain that controls emotions, decision making processes and social interactions is drastically reduced during deep sleep. This suggests that this type of sleep may help people maintain optimum emotional and social functioning while they are awake. Optimizing one’s sleep has a major impact on one’s resilience, that in turn affects one’s equanimity and coherence.

Inadequate sleep can vitiate [[vata]]-[[pitta]] [[dosha]], disturb kapha at physical level. At mental level, it can disproportionate rajas, tamas and sattva quality.[Cha. Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 21/50] This endangers the person into disequilibrium state leading to disease.

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Sleep deprivation leads to drowsiness, inability to concentrate, impaired memory and physical strength. Further it leads to hallucinations and mood swings. Sleep duration changes according to age. The amount of sleep a person needs is the optimum amount that allows the person to function properly without feeling drowsy. Ayurveda advises adaptations in duration and timings of sleep according to season and age as well as bodily conditions. Various studies support the finding that improper sleep can adversely affect the physical and psychological functioning.

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Sleep deprivation leads to drowsiness, inability to concentrate, impaired memory and physical strength. Further it leads to hallucinations and mood swings. Sleep duration changes according to age. The amount of sleep a person needs is the optimum amount that allows the person to function properly without feeling drowsy. Ayurveda advises adaptations in duration and timings of sleep according to season and age as well as bodily conditions. Various studies support the finding that improper sleep can adversely affect the physical and psychological functioning.<ref>http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/researchers_say_lack/ 18/03/2011 </ref><ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep#cite_note-26 18/03/2011</ref>

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It is observed that proper quality and quantity sleep is needed for positive mental health.<ref name="deole1" />

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The person willing for eternal well-being should control the impulses of motor, mental, and vocal activities speech. Greed, grief, fear, anger, egoism, shamelessness (impudence), jealousy, excess affliction (in anything) and desire to get other’s wealth are mental activities.

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=====7. Rejuvenation behavior therapy [aachara [[rasayana]]]=====

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Ayurveda summarizes good code of conduct and behavior for rejuvenation of physical as well as mental health. This included following practices:

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*Being truthful, free from anger, nonviolent, abstaining from wine and women, relaxed, calm and soft spoken.

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*The person is engaged in meditation and cleanliness, perseverant, observing charity, penance, worshipping, loving and compassionate, vigilant and takes proper sleep. He consumes ghee with milk daily, considering the measure of place and time.

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*The person is engaged in meditation and cleanliness, perseverant, observing charity, penance, worshipping, loving and compassionate, vigilant and takes proper sleep. He consumes ghee with milk daily, considering the measure of place and time.

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*He is well behaved, simple, with his senses well concentrated to spirituality.

*He keeps company of elders, positivist, self-restrained and devoted to holy books. [Cha. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/4/30-35]

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===List of research theses===

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'''At I.P.G.T.& R.A.-JAMNAGAR'''

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8.Neeta Patel (2008)-The conceptual and applied study of Medhā and Manas in Āyurveda.

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9. Chaube Deobrat (1979)-A study on mind-body relationship w.s.r. to Caraka Saṃhitā -B.H.U.

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9. Chaube Deobrat (1979)-A study on mind-body relationship w.s.r. to Caraka Saṃhitā -B.H.U., Varanasi

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10 Sharma I.S. (1992)-Mana ka svaroopa evam uska kriyātmaka parigyāna-Jaipur.

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10 Sharma I.S. (1992)-Mana ka svaroopa evam uska kriyātmaka parigyāna. N.I.A. Jaipur.

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11. Ghosh Tapan(1999)-Studies on the concept of Mana in Saṃhitā w.s.r. to psychological parameters-Kolkata.

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11. Ghosh Tapan(1999)-Studies on the concept of Mana in Saṃhitā w.s.r. to psychological parameters. Kolkata.

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==== Theses on Ayurvedic management of psychiatric diseases ====

1.Parsania Sanjay C. KC (MR). A Clinical Study on the Role of Jala-Dhara and Sankhapushphi (Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois.) in the Management of Chittodvega (Anxiety Disorders). L-2657. 2001.

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19.Deole YS. Clinico-Experimental Study on Role of Stress in Premature Ageing and its Management with Rasayana Yoga. PhD Thesis, Submitted to Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. 2011.

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===Further reading===

*Thakar V.J., Jyoti pracheta, Mana ane Manas roga, Vishvabharati Prakashana,Nagpur,India.

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*Abhinav Manas Roga Vijnana by Dr. Rajendra Prakash Bhatnagar published by Soorya prakash Sansthan, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

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