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==Ojas==

==Ojas==

===Introduction===

===Introduction===

<div style = "text-align:justify;"> [[Ojas]](Sanskrit[[Sanskrit language]]{{उब्ज् + असुन ब् लोपः गुणश्च = ओजस}}) is the essential part formed collectively after every metabolism occurring at each tissue level inside the human body. It is the essence and nectar part of body derived from tissue metabolism and is responsible mainly for the strength, vigor and vitality of a human being. Many of the ancient scholars from [[Ayurveda]] have recognized [[Ojas]] as the active and potent principle of body manifesting the overall strength of an individual. In other words, the [[Ojas]] and Strength (''Bala'') are associated as a cause and effect relationship, where the [[Ojas]] stands to be the cause and the ''Bala'' is the ultimate effect of the same.<ref>http://ijapc.com/volume5-first-issue/V5-I1-7-P-53-64.pdf</ref> Even though the concept ''Ojas'' in Ayurveda is explored with specific properties, appearance, quantity; then too the exact physical component to which can be termed as ''Ojas'' is still cornered since ancient vedic period. Many of the ''Ayurvedic'' compendia have mentioned classical description about this ''Ojas''.         

<div style = "text-align:justify;"> [[Ojas]](Sanskrit[[Sanskrit language]]{{उब्ज् + असुन ब् लोपः गुणश्च = ओजस}}) is the essential part formed collectively after every metabolism occurring at each tissue level inside the human body. It is the essence and nectar part of body derived from tissue metabolism and is responsible mainly for the strength, vigor and vitality of a human being. Many of the ancient scholars from [[[[Ayurveda]]]] have recognized [[Ojas]] as the active and potent principle of body manifesting the overall strength of an individual. In other words, the [[Ojas]] and Strength (''Bala'') are associated as a cause and effect relationship, where the [[Ojas]] stands to be the cause and the ''Bala'' is the ultimate effect of the same.<ref>http://ijapc.com/volume5-first-issue/V5-I1-7-P-53-64.pdf</ref> Even though the concept ''Ojas'' in [[Ayurveda]] is explored with specific properties, appearance, quantity; then too the exact physical component to which can be termed as ''Ojas'' is still cornered since ancient vedic period. Many of the ''Ayurvedic'' compendia have mentioned classical description about this ''Ojas''.         

===Synonyms===

===Synonyms===

===Definition===

===Definition===

Stalwarts from Ayurveda have defined ''Ojas'' in different ways. Few of them are mentioned below -

Stalwarts from [[Ayurveda]] have defined ''Ojas'' in different ways. Few of them are mentioned below -

# तत्र रसादिनां शुक्रान्तानां परम् धातुनां यत् परं तेजः । सु.सू.१५/१९  ''[[Dalhana]]'' the commentator of ''[[Sushruta Samhita]]'', has opined that as the ''Ghee''(Clarified Butter) is assimilated within the milk itself, similarly the component ''Ojas'' is assimilated within the unctuous part of seven ''Dhatus'' (Tissues) present throughout the body. That is why the ''Ojas'' is also said to be the purest, finest and excellent part just as nectar derived collectively from the seven ''Dhatus''.     

# तत्र रसादिनां शुक्रान्तानां परम् धातुनां यत् परं तेजः । सु.सू.१५/१९  ''[[Dalhana]]'' the commentator of ''[[Sushruta Samhita]]'', has opined that as the ''Ghee''(Clarified Butter) is assimilated within the milk itself, similarly the component ''Ojas'' is assimilated within the unctuous part of seven ''Dhatus'' (Tissues) present throughout the body. That is why the ''Ojas'' is also said to be the purest, finest and excellent part just as nectar derived collectively from the seven ''Dhatus''.     

# केचित्त्तु शुक्र विशेषमोजः प्राहुः, तच्च न मनः प्रीणाति। शुक्रस्य सारम् ओजः। अत्यन्त शुध्दतया अस्य मलाभावः।। अ.सं.शा.६  ''Ojas'' is the supreme, excellent part of ''Shukra Dhatu'' (Reproductive tissue). It is responsible for feeding desires, emotions at psychological level. At the same time, it is also stated hereby that it is in its purest form which is completely devoid of any adulteration or impurities.     

# केचित्त्तु शुक्र विशेषमोजः प्राहुः, तच्च न मनः प्रीणाति। शुक्रस्य सारम् ओजः। अत्यन्त शुध्दतया अस्य मलाभावः।। अ.सं.शा.६  ''Ojas'' is the supreme, excellent part of ''Shukra Dhatu'' (Reproductive tissue). It is responsible for feeding desires, emotions at psychological level. At the same time, it is also stated hereby that it is in its purest form which is completely devoid of any adulteration or impurities.     

===Formation===

===Formation===

Scholars from Ayurveda have expressed different opinions about the formation of Ojas. Different views of different scholars are highlighted here -

Scholars from [[Ayurveda]] have expressed different opinions about the formation of Ojas. Different views of different scholars are highlighted here -

# A pure form of Ojas termed Sara<ref>Tripathi  Bramhanand,  Charak Samhita  with  Hindi  Commentary,  Sutra Sthana  30,  Choukhamba  Surbharti Prakashan Varanasi, reprint 2004</ref> is present from the intra-uterine period in the fetal stage within Shukra ([[Sperm]])and Artava ([[Egg cell]]).  

# A pure form of Ojas termed Sara<ref>Tripathi  Bramhanand,  Charak Samhita  with  Hindi  Commentary,  Sutra Sthana  30,  Choukhamba  Surbharti Prakashan Varanasi, reprint 2004</ref> is present from the intra-uterine period in the fetal stage within Shukra ([[Sperm]])and Artava ([[Egg cell]]).  

# The ''Ojas'' is also said to be present after the union of Shukra and Artava in the form of ''Garbha sara'' in ''Kalala''([[Morula]]) stage. The ''Ojas'' thus is present before actual birth of an individual is carried throughout the [[Gestation]] period. Due to instability of ''Ojas'' during 8th month of gestation, which is more prone towards [[Preterm birth]].

# The ''Ojas'' is also said to be present after the union of Shukra and Artava in the form of ''Garbha sara'' in ''Kalala''([[Morula]]) stage. The ''Ojas'' thus is present before actual birth of an individual is carried throughout the [[Gestation]] period. Due to instability of ''Ojas'' during 8th month of gestation, which is more prone towards [[Preterm birth]].

===Pathological Variation of Ojas===

===Pathological Variation of Ojas===

Immunology as seen from Ayurveda perspective broadly deals with two aspects - ''Vyadhi bala virodhitwa'' and ''Vyadhyutpada pratibandhakatwa''. Certainly this ''Ojas'' varies as per individual which depends majorly on the nutritional status of that individual. The nutritional status enhances the stability, strength, vigor element inside body represented by - ''Kapha dosha''. Thus the normal strength of body is nothing other than ''Kapha dosha'' which is further dealt as ''Ojas'' whereas the deviated state is in waste (''Mala'')form. Pathology in Immunological stream as per ''Ayurveda'' involves three basic classifications as - ''Oja Vistramsa, Oja Vyapat'' and ''Oja Kshaya''.

Immunology as seen from [[Ayurveda]] perspective broadly deals with two aspects - ''Vyadhi bala virodhitwa'' and ''Vyadhyutpada pratibandhakatwa''. Certainly this ''Ojas'' varies as per individual which depends majorly on the nutritional status of that individual. The nutritional status enhances the stability, strength, vigor element inside body represented by - ''Kapha dosha''. Thus the normal strength of body is nothing other than ''Kapha dosha'' which is further dealt as ''Ojas'' whereas the deviated state is in waste (''Mala'')form. Pathology in Immunological stream as per ''[[Ayurveda]]'' involves three basic classifications as - ''Oja Vistramsa, Oja Vyapat'' and ''Oja Kshaya''.

Here these abnormalities of ''Ojas'' can be understood as - ''Oja Vistramsa'' – Immunity compromised disorders;''Oja Vyapat''– Immunity suppressed symptoms and ''Oja Kshaya''– Immune deficiency related symptoms<ref>http://ijapc.com/volume10-third-issue/MNAPC-V10-I3-42-p-295-306.pdf</ref>

Here these abnormalities of ''Ojas'' can be understood as - ''Oja Vistramsa'' – Immunity compromised disorders;''Oja Vyapat''– Immunity suppressed symptoms and ''Oja Kshaya''– Immune deficiency related symptoms<ref>http://ijapc.com/volume10-third-issue/MNAPC-V10-I3-42-p-295-306.pdf</ref>

# ''Oja Vistramsa'' - It is raised due to suitable etiological factors causing dislodging or displacement of ''Oja''the unctuous part collected at each ''dhatu'' level.

# ''Oja Vistramsa'' - It is raised due to suitable etiological factors causing dislodging or displacement of ''Oja''the unctuous part collected at each ''dhatu'' level.

The importance of ''Ojas'' can be very well understood by the fact that it is developed very first prior to the physiological entities''dosha''. [http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.32.1/index.php?title=Kiyanta_Shiraseeya_Adhyaya '''Description of ojas'''] The functions of the normal ''Dosha'' is regulated after stabilization of the ''Ojas'' component inside the body. It is by the virtue of the ''Dosha'' that every ''Dhatu'' is developed in a healthy and normal way. ''Ojas'' is responsible for providing the excellent state and bestowing all good qualities to the generating ''Dhatu''. ''Ojas'' is replenished by the excellent nectar part with good qualities from the ''dhatu'' as like the bee which collects pure honey and cream part from the flowers and fruits.

The importance of ''Ojas'' can be very well understood by the fact that it is developed very first prior to the physiological entities''dosha''. [http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.32.1/index.php?title=Kiyanta_Shiraseeya_Adhyaya '''Description of ojas'''] The functions of the normal ''Dosha'' is regulated after stabilization of the ''Ojas'' component inside the body. It is by the virtue of the ''Dosha'' that every ''Dhatu'' is developed in a healthy and normal way. ''Ojas'' is responsible for providing the excellent state and bestowing all good qualities to the generating ''Dhatu''. ''Ojas'' is replenished by the excellent nectar part with good qualities from the ''dhatu'' as like the bee which collects pure honey and cream part from the flowers and fruits.

Importance of ''Ojas'' lies in the very fact that even after performing major role in sustaining the integrity of life it is not at all included in the category of - ''Dosha, Dhatu'' or ''Mala''. ''Ojas'' does not satisfy the criteria of ''Dosha'' of formation of ''Prakriti'', thus it is not a Dosha. ''Dhatu'' are having specific property of providing nourishment and producing the next ''Dhatu'' in the series which is not accomplished by ''Ojas''. This might be the reason why ''Ojas'' is not called as the eight ''dhatu'' in the cascade of seven dhatus mentioned in Ayurveda. Lastly, the ''Ojas'' is claimed to be the purest and excellent part and thus it is not included under the ''Mala'' category. However, this part is having an exception where ''Acharya Vagbhata'' the author of ''Ashtang Hridaya'' claims ''Ojas'' as the ''Mala'' part of ''Shukra dhatu.''

Importance of ''Ojas'' lies in the very fact that even after performing major role in sustaining the integrity of life it is not at all included in the category of - ''Dosha, Dhatu'' or ''Mala''. ''Ojas'' does not satisfy the criteria of ''Dosha'' of formation of ''Prakriti'', thus it is not a Dosha. ''Dhatu'' are having specific property of providing nourishment and producing the next ''Dhatu'' in the series which is not accomplished by ''Ojas''. This might be the reason why ''Ojas'' is not called as the eight ''dhatu'' in the cascade of seven dhatus mentioned in [[Ayurveda]]. Lastly, the ''Ojas'' is claimed to be the purest and excellent part and thus it is not included under the ''Mala'' category. However, this part is having an exception where ''Acharya Vagbhata'' the author of ''Ashtang Hridaya'' claims ''Ojas'' as the ''Mala'' part of ''Shukra dhatu.''

''Dosha'' the very physiological entity of the body regulating every action, process of the body, being different from the ''Ojas'' are unable to perform their allocated functions without support and assistance of ''Ojas''.<ref>Gupta Kaviraj Atrideva, Ashtanga Samgraha with Shashilekha Hindi Commentary of Indu, Sutra Sthana 19/36, Choukhamba Krushnadas Academy, Varanasi reprint, 2005</ref>

''Dosha'' the very physiological entity of the body regulating every action, process of the body, being different from the ''Ojas'' are unable to perform their allocated functions without support and assistance of ''Ojas''.<ref>Gupta Kaviraj Atrideva, Ashtanga Samgraha with Shashilekha Hindi Commentary of Indu, Sutra Sthana 19/36, Choukhamba Krushnadas Academy, Varanasi reprint, 2005</ref>