Abstract

CONCEPT OF PANCHMAHABHUTA AND CRITICAL REVIEW ON ITS RELATION WITH TRIDOSHA, TRIGUNA AND SHADRASA

Vd. Shubhangi Marathe*, Dr. S. S. Sant, Vd. R. R. Tapadiya, Dr. S. Ingle, Dr. R. M. Bansode, Dr. K. Ugale

Abstract

For true exploration and validation of Ayurveda in all aspects, scientific inputs should confirm to Ayurveda’s basic principles and philosophy. No any rewarding work has been done on Panchmahabhuta Siddhant and it is still stalemate for us. In this perception, present attempt is enlightened on its basic concept and clinical application and its importance in Ayurveda. Ayurveda depends on the concept of Panchmahabhuta i.e., Prithvi, Aap, Tej, Vayu, Akasha. The food, the planets and every living and non-living thing are made up of these five element. Tridosha, Triguna and Shadrasa also comprises Panchmahabuta. Here emphasis has been given on evolution of Panchmahabuta, its relation with other fundamentals like Dosha(humours), Rasa(taste), Garbhotpatti (embryonic development). In this article, we focus on Panchbhautic dravya, its guna karma and clinical significance and its relation with Tridosha, Triguna and Shadrasa.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Panchmahabhuta, Tridosha, Triguna, Shadrasa.