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It is described that by following proper healthy lifestyle and by the use of ''rasayana'', one can get freedom from such diseases. Therefore, thorough study and application of ''rasayana'' is needed in the present era.

It is described that by following proper healthy lifestyle and by the use of ''rasayana'', one can get freedom from such diseases. Therefore, thorough study and application of ''rasayana'' is needed in the present era.

==== Rasayana in the second pada ====

==== ''Rasayana'' in the second ''pada'' ====

In the second quarter 37 rasayana have been described. The name Pranakameeya suggests desire or quest for living i.e. desire for longevity. For this purpose, rasayana prepared mainly from amalaki are described.

In the second quarter 37 ''rasayana'' have been described. The name ''Pranakameeya'' suggests desire or quest for living i.e. desire for longevity. For this purpose, ''rasayana'' prepared mainly from ''amalaki'' are described.

===== Nagabala rasayana =====  

===== ''Nagabala Rasayana'' =====  

As the name suggests provides strength and stability to body tissues. The same method of using nagabala as rasayana described here is applicable for using 10 other rasayana enlisted from bala to punarnava.

As the name suggests provides strength and stability to body tissues. The same method of using ''nagabala'' as ''rasayana'' described here is applicable for using 10 other ''rasayana'' enlisted from ''bala'' to ''punarnava''.

===== Bhallataka rasayana =====

===== ''Bhallataka Rasayana'' =====

This is extremely ushna-teekshna due to which it is used in kapha dominant conditions, or where kapha obstructs movements of vata. Also, to remove obstruction in srotas and fascilitate conduction and conversions going on in srotas. Bhallataka is also excellent rasayana for igniting functions of agni. It also increases intelligence, as it removes tamoguna (which is responsible for inhibition). 10 specific formulations of bhallataka are described, which can be used as rasayana . Although bhallataka is very potent, it can result in unwanted effects, when improperly used. Therefore, the precautions to be taken while using it, are mentioned in the text.

This is extremely ''ushna-teekshna'' due to which it is used in ''kapha'' dominant conditions, or where ''kapha'' obstructs movements of ''vata''. Also, to remove obstruction in ''srotas'' and facilitate conduction and conversions going on in ''srotas''. ''Bhallataka'' is also excellent ''rasayana'' for igniting functions of ''agni''. It also increases intelligence, as it removes ''tamoguna'' (which is responsible for inhibition). 10 specific formulations of ''bhallataka'' are described, which can be used as ''rasayana'' .

 

Although ''bhallataka'' is very potent, it can result in unwanted effects, when improperly used. Therefore, the precautions to be taken while using it, are mentioned in the text.

==== Rasayana in the third pada ====

==== Rasayana in the third pada ====