Astanga Hrudaya
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अधो द्वे, सप्त शिरसि, खानि स्वेदवहानि च। मला मलायनानि स्युर्यथास्वं तेष्वतो गदाः॥३६॥
Both Doshas and Dhatus together vitiate the Malas (waste products) which in turn, vitiate the Malayanas (channels of their elimination). Malayana – routes of elimination of waste products are – two below – anus and urethra, seven in the head, and the channels of sweat; from these vitiated channels develop their connected diseases.
english translation
ओजस्तु तेजो धातूनां शुक्रान्तानां परं स्मृतम्। हृदयस्थमपि व्यापि देहस्थितिनिबन्धनम्॥३७॥
Ojas – the essence of Dhatus :- Ojas is the essence of the Dhatus; It is mainly located in the heart. It is present all over the body and regulates health.
english translation
स्निग्धं सोमात्मकं शुद्धमीषल्लोहितपीतकम्। यन्नाशे नियतं नाशो यस्मिंस्तिष्ठति तिष्ठति॥३८॥
Qualities of Oja – Snigdha – unctuous, oily Somatmaka – watery Shuddha – clear (transparent), Ishat Lohita Peetakam – slight reddish yellow in colour;
english translation
निष्पद्यन्ते यतो भावा विविधा देहसंश्रयाः। ओजः क्षीयेत कोपक्षुद्ध्यानशोकश्रमादिभिः॥३९॥
Loss of Ojus leads to loss of life. All aspects of health are related to Ojas. Cause for decrease of Ojas- Ojas undergoes decrease in quantity by anger, hunger (starvation), worry, grief, exertion etc.,
english translation
बिभेति दुर्बलोऽभीक्ष्णं ध्यायति व्यथितेन्द्रियः। दुःच्छायो दुर्मना रूक्षो भवेत्क्षामश्च तत्क्षये॥४०॥
Symptoms of Ojas decrease – The person becomes fretful, debilitated, repeatedly worries without any reason, feels discomfort in sense organs, develops bad complexion, negative thoughts and dryness; Treatment – Use of drugs of Jivaniya group (Enlivening) (mentioned in chapter 15) milk, meat juice etc.
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