Abstract

AGNI; - PRIME FACTOR FOR LONGEVITY

*Dr. Surbhi Pankaj, Dr. Pankaj Marolia and Dr. Man-Mohan Sharma

Abstract

In indian ancient literature, man is considered a replica of the the universe. Whatever is found in the universe is present in human body also. This living body which is made up of panchmahabhuta (five fundamental categories of matter) always undergoes ‘Wear and Tear’ phenomenon because of essential daily activities. In other words, two processes are continuously going on continuously in our body. CHAYA (Anabolism) and APCHAYA (Catabolism). Their balance keeps dhatu (basic tissues) in equilibrium and keeps diseases away. For this constant process of change either for yielding energy (catabolism) or synthesizing tissue (anabolism), an inherent factor exists, termed as AGNI. It is responsible for all biochemical transformations in the body. It is the prime and ultimate factor in the process of maintenance of the life. Concept of agni is one of the basic principles of Ayurveda.

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