Abstract

TIME- A PRIME FACTOR IN LIFE, ILLNESS AND CURE

*Dr. Ekta Walko, Dr. Vivek Shrivastava, Dr. S. N. Tiwari and Dr. Pravanjan Acharya

Abstract

Time plays a significant role in human life. Understanding time-use in people with a life-limiting illness might provide insight into disease progression, symptom management and quality of life. Diseases occurring to the persons are also considered to be caused by time. Ayurveda has given great importance to the kala (time) for the swastha (healthy) as well as the athura (disease). It is that which controls both life and death of the individual. It is a continuous process like chakra (wheel) which does not stop even for a moment and joins both sukha and dhukha to the life of the individual. According to Charaka, kala have been divided into two. Nithyaka and Avasthika. In ayurveda time refers to Kala/ Parinama. Time holds a very significant place in ayurveda. From nidan (prognosis) of the disease to treatment of disease. If a disease left untreated for a long time it will turn any sadhya roga into asadhya roga. If lakshans mentioned in every diseases left unnoticed then it will surely get converted in arishta lakshana with time. Early detection or diagnosis of a disease has great importance in the life of any person. If diagnosed at an early stage some diseases can be cured fully or certain disease state can be reversed. Treatment also becomes easier, the quality of life is preserved, and the risks associated with the disease are prevented. Early detection leads to more cures and longer survival rates. So here time plays a key role. In our texts ausadh sevan kala is mentioned which is very much necessary in curing any disease.

Keywords: Kala, Nithyaka, Avasthika, Nidan, sadhya roga, asadhya roga, aushadh sevan kala.