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Ayurveda - literally meaning “knowledge of life” is based on the twin principles of unity and equilibrium.
As a traditional system of healing and well being ayurveda focuses the whole person i.e. body, mind, senses and soul rather than just on particular cause and its symptomatic treatments.
The basic principle lying behind this theory is that if the roots are nourished and watered properly the plant will grow healthy. Similarly by following proper diet, sleep, lifestyle, seasonal and daily routine including internal cleaning helps to maintain health and well being and thus is equally important as the herbs or drugs being used to maintain youth and longevity.
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Thus ayurveda has two key aims –
- Maintaining the health of healthy individual
- Curing the disease of the diseased person.
Keeping in view regarding maintaining the health , the Rasayana branch has being introduced in Ayurveda which is one among the eight branches and this branch is totally being dedicated towards promoting health of healthy individuals.
“Rasayana” literally means “Rejuvenation”.
As Rasa do have several meanings, thus it can be considered mainly as Nourishing fluid of the body.
Rasa also means taste, juice, essence, flavor and Even in Rasa Shastra (Medicinal preparation branch) Mercury is also called as Rasa.
So usually Rasa is considered as the preservation, Transformation and revival of energy. Rasa nourishes the body, enhances the immunity and helps to keep the body and mind healthy.
Benefits of Rasayana –
The Rasayana procedure increases the quality of nourishing fluid in the body thus helps in attaining durability, aptitude, sharp memory, greater resistance, youthfulness, excellence of luster , complexion and voice , finest development of body and sense organs ,mastery over phonetics ,decency and brilliancy.
Basically there are so many different types of rasayana as per the need of the entity like –
(1.) The Rasayana which boots and promotes greater physical condition by enhancing the energy level, immunity and general health. It includes –
A. Rasayana for Enhancing strength and durability.
B. Rasayana for Enhancing memory and Intelligence.
C. Rasayana for Enhancement of luster and complexion.
(2.) There are other types of Rasayana’s which acts on specific problem or disease by enhancing the endurance of the individual against that specific problem. These are called as Naimittika Rasayana.
(3.) Again the third category of Rasayana’s is based on the diet and life style of the individuals. These are again of three type –
- Aushdha Rasayana – Means the Rasayana effect caused by consuming specific Herbs or formulations. There are so many such herbs and formulations (made by combination of different herbs) which if consumed on regular basis acts as rasayana and helps the Individaul. Few example are – Chywanprash , Amla ( Indian Goose berry – Emblica officinalis ), Haritaki ( Terminalia Chebula),Guggulu (Commiphora Mukula ) , Amrita ( Tinospora Cordifolia) , Cumin seeds, Ginger etc.
- Ahara Rasayana – Means the rasayana based on dietary regimine. By consuming certain food like Green Gram, Dates and Figs , Ghee ( Clarified butter ) , Takra ( Butter milk – 3 part of water and 1 part curd / Yogrut ) , Almonds ( 6-7 soaked almonds daily ), Seasonal Juicy fruits etc. The person will get the rasayana benefits .
- Achara Rasayana – Means by following specific life style, daily and seasonal routine the effect of the rasayana can be felt. Like taking bath daily, Self oil massage daily (with sesame oil), reading books imparting good knowledge, respecting elders, maintaining hygiene etc. The person will get the rasayana benefits .
So these were the different types of Rasayana.
Procedures for Rasayana –
As per ayurveda it has been mentioned that the one who is willing to undergo rasayana therapy for health and well being must and should first undergo Detoxification process as these detoxification process purifies all the channels of the body and mind.
For example - a clean body is like a clean piece of cloth which can easily absorb the color in which it is dipped unlike a dirty cloth which still looks dirty even after coloring with the best color. Similarly the effect of rasayana will be more after the detoxification process.
Special effects of Rasayana –
After the rasayana process the quality of the nourishing fluid present in the body will increase. The digestion and metabolism will also improve as the Agni is normalized. Also rasyana promotes the competency of the channels all over the body.
Benefits of Rasayana –
- Main purpose of rasayana is to retard the aging process and delay the degenerative process in the body.
- Also it enhances the Memory, intelligence, body’s strength and endurance, luster and complexion.
- It fine-tune the voice
- Nourishes body, lymph, muscles, tissues and reproductive fluids i.e. Sperm and ova.
- Prevents degenerative disorders like Arthritis.
- Improves metabolic process and quality of the body tissues and eradicates diseases of the old age.
- Helps to attain absolute physical strength and sharpness of sense organs.
- Nourishes the whole body and enhances the immunity and hence the natural resistance to infection will be more.
Thus, in today’s present era of stress and competition, if you want to maintain your health for enjoying your life and surroundings, then rasyana is the best solution.
SO, start introducing the Rasayana in your life and keep smiling throughout your life. |
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