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In this chapter titled [[Yajjah Purushiya]] (Origin of the Human Being), sages debated upon the origin of human being and diseases with different thoughts on the topic. Finally, Lord Atreya presented his view on the most wholesome and unwholesome food articles (eatables as well as beverages). [51]
 
In this chapter titled [[Yajjah Purushiya]] (Origin of the Human Being), sages debated upon the origin of human being and diseases with different thoughts on the topic. Finally, Lord Atreya presented his view on the most wholesome and unwholesome food articles (eatables as well as beverages). [51]
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=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===
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=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles ===
 
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*Multiple factors like ''atman'' (spirit), ''mana'' (mind), ''rasa'' (fluid), ''shad dhatu'' (six elements), ''matru-pitru'' (parents), ''karma'' (past deeds), ''swabhava'' (nature), ''prajapati'' (Creator), and ''kala'' (time) have been considered as the source of creation of the ''purusha'' (human beings). The same factors are considered responsible for origin of diseases.  
 
*Multiple factors like ''atman'' (spirit), ''mana'' (mind), ''rasa'' (fluid), ''shad dhatu'' (six elements), ''matru-pitru'' (parents), ''karma'' (past deeds), ''swabhava'' (nature), ''prajapati'' (Creator), and ''kala'' (time) have been considered as the source of creation of the ''purusha'' (human beings). The same factors are considered responsible for origin of diseases.  
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*''Asavas'' help in strengthening the mind, body and digestive power. Such preparations dispel insomnia, depression, anorexia and induce exhilaration.
 
*''Asavas'' help in strengthening the mind, body and digestive power. Such preparations dispel insomnia, depression, anorexia and induce exhilaration.
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=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
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=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences ===
    
*An Ayurvedic practitioner proficient in therapeutics, dietetics, or preparation of the various forms of ''asava'' should know the properties and attributes of all ingredients, as well as the expected effects of the preparation of the said drug.
 
*An Ayurvedic practitioner proficient in therapeutics, dietetics, or preparation of the various forms of ''asava'' should know the properties and attributes of all ingredients, as well as the expected effects of the preparation of the said drug.

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