Abstract

A REVIEW OF LITERATURE OF “SHATKRIYAKAL”

*Dr. Deepak S. Kathawate, Dr. Sachin R. Dukale, Dr. Rajaram H. Jadhav, Dr. Narayan B. Bhalsing

Abstract

Ayurveda, as a holistic treatment procedure thus represents the science of life and longevity originating in the Vedic traditions of India. Based on the principle of eternal life, Ayurveda has a vast body of knowledge which covers eight principal branches. Ayurveda is based on tridoshas i.e. vata, kapha & pitta when imbalance occur in between them disease were produced. Ayurveda recognizes and elaborates six different stage process of disease manifestation that is collectively known as Shatkriyakal. The last two stages of this entire process involve the detection and complications of disease formation. Unlike Ayurveda, modern medicine recognizes the two stages of detection and complication as the core stages of disease formation. These six stages or better known as Shatkriyakal in Ayurveda are described as unique and they permit the thorough recognition and elimination of diseases long before it progresses into evidently differentiated clinical symptoms. This article focus on this 6 stages of disease formation.

Keywords: Shatkriyakal, Disease formation.