Abstract

CLASSICAL REVIEW OF RELATION OF BALA WITH BODY ENTITIES

Dr. Vidhya Prabhakaran*, Dr. Vaidehi V. Raole, Dr. Sunil P. Nikhate, Dr. Deepika
Chaudhari and Dr. Narendra Yadnik

Abstract

Introduction: An important factor responsible for providing strength to the body as well as mind generally known as bala. It includes those components that are required for nourishment, stability, vitality & viability from the commencement of birthtill death. It helps to detect the disease & grant the medicine according to entity. Different types ofbala are available in classical text among them shareerika bala, manasika bala are important. In ayurveda concept of balahas a wide spectrum in terms of prakrta kapha, ojas, saara etc & also has a relationship with the different entities like dosha, dhatu, ahara, agni, nidra & in its vitiation also. Materials and Methods: The materials were collected from the classical ayurvedic literatures and research journals. Results: This article has been made to receive the vast concept regarding balafor its better understanding & focusing towards to maintain health. Discussion: For attaining bala we should be following various rules & regimens told by the accharyas like aharajaviharas, dinacharya, rutucharya, vyayama, rasayana therapies etc. Conclusion: Follow the ayurvedic principles in day to day life to attain the bala. It will prevent the body from disease and gives healthy life.

Keywords: Bala, Sahaja bala, ojus, ojakshaya, dosha dhatu.