Abstract

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON PLANNING FOR A SUPRAJA (HEALTHY PROGENY)

Dr. Sarita S. N.* and Dr. Ravindra G. Varma

Abstract

Background: Congenital anomalies, injuries and non communicable disease like chronic respiratory problems, acquired heart diseases; childhood cancers, diabetes and obesity are the emerging priorities in the global child health agenda. Epidemiological study of child psychiatric disorders in urban & rural areas conducted by ICMR (2001) indicated that the overall prevalence of mental and behavioral disorders in children is 12.5%. With the changing socio-cultural scenario, child psychiatric disorders are on rise. Aim: The aim of this study is the documentation of Planning for Supraja (healthy child) can be done with Ayurvedic principles. Material & Methods: According to Ayurveda, one must have healthy children with all the good qualities, hence everyone must adopt the Ayurvedic Samskaras (special measures) like Vivaha, Garbhadana, Garbhini Charya, which are told by our Acharyas. Discussion: We cannot find specific etiological factors for all the disorders in children, and there is no proven medical management for all the disorders, so an attempt is being made with above said measures, how one can plan Supraja. Conclusion: By following Ayurvedic way of lifestyle and planning for progeny, we can have healthy child (Supraja) with desired characters and we can also prevent the congenital anomalies, non communicable disease & child psychiatric disorders. This work will be useful to students, researchers and common persons too.

Keywords: Supraja, Congenital Anomalies, Samskaras.