Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Acharya Vagbhata mentions ‘Balam Indriyanam’ as one among the many 5 main results of Shodhana.
Ref – Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutra Sthana – Chapter 18, verse 60
Balam Indriyanam means – gives power to the indriyas – sense organs.
Shodhana gives power to the Indriyas.
Indriyas typically imply jnanendriya – organs of sensory notion. The phrase Indriya additionally consists of – karmendriya – organs of motion or motor features and ubhayendriya – twin organ, which is each an organ of sense in addition to motion – i.e. manas, the thoughts.
Asatmya Indriyartha Sannikarsha – Asatmya Indriyartha Sannikarsha means improper (much less, extra or perverted) contact / coordination of the sense organs with their objects. This may occur in three varieties i.e. hina yoga – deficit contact, ati yoga – extreme contact and mithya yoga – perverted contact. It’s stated to be one of many three main causes for all of the ailments.
Jnana Indriya – Within the modern-day work module, since we work an excessive amount of on our computer systems and telephones, we abuse or overuse our indriyas, primarily the eyes – which is alleged to be a pradhana indriya – chief and an important among the many indriyas. Part of Alochaka Pitta positioned within the chakshurindriya – sense organ of visible notion i.e. eye is instantly associated to the mind features by means of its portion referred to as as ‘buddhi visheshaka alochaka pitta’.
The opposite senses too endure a great deal of stress as a result of our erratic meals decisions, sleep disturbances, anxious life-style and work patterns and plenty of different components of contemporary day residing. Herein they lose their power to understand their objects correctly.
Aside from this, the indriyas are additionally bothered by the aggravated bodily doshas resulting in indriya pradoshaja vikaras.
Manas – Likewise, the thoughts, which is each a sensory and motor functioning entity, is continually uncovered to emphasize, pressure and affliction by doshas, each bodily and psychological doshas.
Karma Indriyas – The karmendriyas too lose their power in the long term as a result of extreme bodily actions and over-exercise, extreme speaking and indulgence in extreme sexual actions. Many stomach and gastrointestinal ailments could trigger stress on the rectum and anus, that are additionally karma indriyas.
Impact of Shodhana – Shodhana, would rejuvenate and strengthen all these indriyas. Instance – Nasya would strengthen the eyes and assist in correct notion. We now have seen that youngsters (or adults additionally) have improved their imaginative and prescient and have discontinued their spectacles after present process Nasya and Netra Tarpana.
Nasya bestows power to the opposite sense organs additionally. Vamana, Raktamokshana and Virechana assist in rejuvenation of pores and skin, aside from curing pores and skin problems. Vasti would assist in strengthening the colon, pelvic organs and organs of locomotion, muscle tissues, joints, uro-genital system and much more. Vamana, Virechana, Vasti and Nasya are one of the best therapies for psychological problems and thoughts strengthening.
Indriya Bhramsha – deviation of features of sense organs is among the signs of Vata enhance. Capabilities of Indriyas are managed by Vata. Subsequently, Vasti is a perfect type of shodhana to reboot and energize the indriyas.
Eye all the time has a menace from Kapha since it’s antagonistic to pitta, alochaka pitta on this occasion. Vamana, Virechana and Nasya are very best types of shodhana for the eyes.
Nasya is one of the best shodhana to revive the power of ghrana indriya – sense organ of scent, nostril. Vamana and Virechana could also be administered selectively as and when wanted. Likewise, Vamana and Virechana are appropriate for tongue problems and to re-establish the well being of sense organs of style.
Uttara Vasti will assist in offering power to the genital system aside from curing the problems positioned therein.
All types of Panchakarma are perfect for strengthening the thoughts and must be selectively chosen as and when wanted.
Peeping into Indriya Balam – the impact of shodhana appears to be having a constructive and strengthening impact on sensory system, motor system, thoughts, locomotion system, uro-genital system and excretory system and likewise on speech equipment. The ailments herein additionally will be combated with skilful administration of shodhana.
Shodhana, on this context establishes peaceable functioning of Prana Vayu, Udana Vayu, Vyana Vayu, Apana Vayu, Sadhaka Pitta, Avalambaka Kapha, Bhrajaka Pitta, Alochaka Pitta, Shleshaka Kapha, Rajas and Tamas.
