ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world, with a long record of clinical experience.Ayurveda indicates the science by which life in its totality is understood. It is a way of life that describes the diet, medicine and behaviour that are beneficial or harmful for life. Ayurvedic approach to health care is based on their basic concepts like – Panchamahabhuta (the five basic elements), Doshas (Biological elements), Dhatus (Basic tissues), Malas (Waste products) and Agni (Biological fire). The objective of study is to find out the role of Sadhaka Pitta on Mental health. This intervention study was conducted on 100 healthy volunteersof Banaras Hindu University of both gender, aged 21-50 years wererandomly selected. Volunteers were divided in two groups, Group-1(Intervention Group) – Transcendental Meditation daily for 15-20 minutes twice a daily, for three months and Group-2 (Control Group)-no Transcendental Meditation. The two groups were followed by 3 months. After duration of Transcendental Meditation (3 month), we compared mental health through Sadhaka Pitta functions and results were found significant. Keywords: Sadhaka Pitta, Smriti, Bhaya, Shaurya, Medha
Publication date: 01/09/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.9.5635