Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW OF BALA PAREEKSHA

Dr. Krishna Kumar*, Dr. Aparna Bagul and Dr. Sonam Chaudhary

Abstract

Bala has been graded by acharyas in many respects. Bala, an important principle of Ayurveda, is arbitrarily quoted to the word "power." Bala's increase is said to be good for health, where the Bala will be minimal, as Bala is said to be lost in disease and also in some stage of life. Among which the knowledge of dehabala is explained in the section of rogi pareeksha Analysis of deha bala helps in predicting a disease and setting the dosage, following appropriate treatment modalities, or suggesting right regimens for a healthy lifestyle. Vyayama shakti can be said as a quantity of stress and when all the dhatus are in a healthy state, an individual can withhold work. Modern metrics are also useful in determining vyayama shakti. Bala pariksha is a key factor in determining bala rogi, prognosis and proper treatment. Bala pareeksha should be given importance before starting the procedure.

Keywords: Bala, Sharira Bala, Vyayama, Modern metrics.