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=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

• Human body is the site of manifestation of chetana (consciousness) and a union of factors derived from the five mahabhuta in a specific proportion that maintains equilibrium.

*Human body is the site of manifestation of chetana (consciousness) and a union of factors derived from the five mahabhuta in a specific proportion that maintains equilibrium.

Inappropriate change in the relative proportions of dhatus (disequlibrium) causes discomfort or destruction of the body. The change in the relative proportion of the dhatu is either in terms of aggravation or diminution, either partially or completely.

Inappropriate change in the relative proportions of dhatus (disequlibrium) causes discomfort or destruction of the body. The change in the relative proportion of the dhatu is either in terms of aggravation or diminution, either partially or completely.

• Dhatus with mutually opposing properties undergo increase and decrease simultaneously. A factor which increases a particular dhatu can prove antagonist for the other dhatu of opposing properties.   

*Dhatus with mutually opposing properties undergo increase and decrease simultaneously. A factor which increases a particular dhatu can prove antagonist for the other dhatu of opposing properties.   

• Properly administered medical therapies, following the principle of samanya and vishesha, administered simultaneously, bring both the reduced and increased dhatus to their normal states by reducing the increased ones and increasing the diminished ones.  

*Properly administered medical therapies, following the principle of samanya and vishesha, administered simultaneously, bring both the reduced and increased dhatus to their normal states by reducing the increased ones and increasing the diminished ones.  

• For the maintenance of the equilibrium of dhatus, one should follow activities and diet with properties opposite to the geographical condition, season and physical constitution of the individual. One should observe proper utilization and avoid excessive utilization of physical and mental capabilities as well as of available resources like time. One should not suppress manifested urges and should also avoid working beyond one’s capacity.  

*For the maintenance of the equilibrium of dhatus, one should follow activities and diet with properties opposite to the geographical condition, season and physical constitution of the individual. One should observe proper utilization and avoid excessive utilization of physical and mental capabilities as well as of available resources like time. One should not suppress manifested urges and should also avoid working beyond one’s capacity.  

• Substitute dietary articles with similar properties can be used in certain conditions of diminution of dhatu, where the tissue replacement is not possible.

*Substitute dietary articles with similar properties can be used in certain conditions of diminution of dhatu, where the tissue replacement is not possible.

• The factors responsible for proper growth and development of body include favourable time (in terms of age and season), favourable natural tendencies for growth, observance of all rule of taking diet of good quality and absence of inhibiting factors for growth.  

*The factors responsible for proper growth and development of body include favourable time (in terms of age and season), favourable natural tendencies for growth, observance of all rule of taking diet of good quality and absence of inhibiting factors for growth.  

• Factors responsible for enhancement of strength:

*Factors responsible for enhancement of strength:

1. Birth at a time when people naturally gain strength

#Birth at a time when people naturally gain strength

2. Favourable disposition of time  

#Favorable disposition of time  

3. Excellence of bija and kshetra qualities  

#Excellence of bija and kshetra qualities  

4. Excellence of ingested food

#Excellence of ingested food

5. Excellence of physique

#Excellence of physique

6. Excellence of satmya (adaptation to various factors responsible for the maintenance of the body)

#Excellence of satmya (adaptation to various factors responsible for the maintenance of the body)

7. Excellence of mind qualities

#Excellence of mind qualities

8. Natural tendency

#Natural tendency

9. Youth

#Youth

10. Exercise

#Exercise

11. Cheerful nature

#Cheerful nature

• Factors responsible for transformation (digestion, assimilation and metabolism) of food are ushma, vayu, kleda, sneha, kala (time required for digestion) and samayoga (appropriate administration).

*Factors responsible for transformation (digestion, assimilation and metabolism) of food are ushma, vayu, kleda, sneha, kala (time required for digestion) and samayoga (appropriate administration).

• Specific actions of factors of transformation of food:  

*Specific actions of factors of transformation of food:  

1. Pitta/ushma digests the food.

#Pitta/ushma digests the food.

2. Vata/vayu transports the food for digestion.

#Vata/vayu transports the food for digestion.

3. Kleda loosens the food particle.  

#Kleda loosens the food particle.  

4. Sneha makes the ingredients softer.

#Sneha makes the ingredients softer.

5. Kala indicates duration which is required to complete the digestion.  

#Kala indicates duration which is required to complete the digestion.  

Seasons of the year as well as the age under the kala factor influence strength. In certain seasons like hemanta and shishira, people generally gain strength, and birth in such seasons makes the individual strong. Moderate climate when there is no excess heat and cold and which is pleasant also promotes the strength of the individual.

Seasons of the year as well as the age under the kala factor influence strength. In certain seasons like hemanta and shishira, people generally gain strength, and birth in such seasons makes the individual strong. Moderate climate when there is no excess heat and cold and which is pleasant also promotes the strength of the individual.

• Transformation of food (digestion, assimilation and metabolism) results in two attributes, prasada (building blocks) and mala (waste products). Mala are either paripakva dhatu (mature tissue elements of the body) which are reutilized or vitiated (either aggravated or diminished) doshas/dhatu which need to be excreted .  

• Transformation of food (digestion, assimilation and metabolism) results in two attributes, prasada (building blocks) and mala (waste products). Mala are either paripakva dhatu (mature tissue elements of the body) which are reutilized or vitiated (either aggravated or diminished) doshas/dhatu which need to be excreted .  

• The vitiated dosha when come in contact with the tissue elements of the body, manifest disorders. When in normal state, the doshas maintain the health of the individual.  

• The vitiated dosha when come in contact with the tissue elements of the body, manifest disorders. When in normal state, the doshas maintain the health of the individual.