Abstract

NETRA KRIYA KALPA – TARPAN AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN DAILY LIFE

*Dr. Chetan Narayan Gotad, Dr. Tushar firke

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Abstract

Sarvendriyanam Nayanam pradhanam. That is eyes are the most important organ in human body and so care should be taken to protect them. Shalakya Tantra is a branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda which deals with study of diseases which occurs above Urdhva jatrugat bhaga of shareer. In this modern era and continuous use of electronic gadgets and use of mobiles increase screen time we need to protect the precious organ Eyes. Tarpan kriya kalpa its holistic approach towards positive life style Creates its inevitable significance in the present scenario. Tarpan Kriya Kalpa is main therapeutic process for Netraroga which is described in Sushruta Samhita Uttaratantra chapter 18, Vagbhata in Sutrasthana, Charaka in Chikitsa Sthana, Sharangdhar Samhita Uttara 13, Chakradatta chapter 76. Tarpan kriya kalpas are the main therapeutic procedures that are explained for both Management and prevention of eye diseases. In this article an effort has been made to Analyse the mode of action of Tarpan kriya kalpas.

Keywords: kriya kalpa, Tarpan, shalakya Tantra, Urdhva jatrugat bhaga.