Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF SADVRIT FOR HEALTHY LIFE – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Veena Agarwal*

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Abstract

According to Ayurveda health is the state of equilibrium of doshas, normal functioning of tissues and waste products along with the cheerful soul, unimpaired senses and well being of mind. Ayurveda covers spiritual, social, mental and physical aspects of health. Ayurveda prescribes certain codes of conduct and this is known as Sadvritta. The root „sad‟ means good and „vritta‟ means regimen. Ayurveda emphasizes on social and personal behavior as they both affect mental and physical aspects of health. Sadvritta is the code of conduct which helps to gain health and control over mind. In Charak Samhita, Acharya Charak has prescribed a list of good conduct which is very necessary to follow if we want to control the sense organs and to obtain perfect health. Sadvritta give the detail knowledge about “what to do, what should not to do and also “How to live”.

Keywords: Doshas, Tissues, Soul, Charak, Organs, Health.