Sushruta Samhita

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भवन्ति चात्र- ओजः सोमात्मकं स्निग्धं शुक्लं शीतं स्थिरं सरम् | विविक्तं मृदु मृत्स्नं च प्राणायतनमुत्तमम् ||२१||

sanskrit

Here, strength is described as: Ojas-like: Resembling ojas (vital energy), characterized by vitality and vigor. Moon-like: Smooth, nourishing, and pure. Oily: Slightly oily or moist. White: Exhibiting a pale or white quality. Cool: Having a cooling effect. Stable: Steady and firm. Fluid: Capable of smooth, flowing movement. Distinct: Clear and distinct. Soft: Gentle and smooth. Earth-like: Having a grounding, stable quality. Superior: Optimal or best in quality.

english translation

hindi translation

bhavanti cAtra- ojaH somAtmakaM snigdhaM zuklaM zItaM sthiraM saram | viviktaM mRdu mRtsnaM ca prANAyatanamuttamam ||21||

hk transliteration

देहः सावयवस्तेन व्याप्तो भवति देहिनः | तदभावाच्च शीर्यन्ते शरीराणि शरीरिणाम् ||२२||

sanskrit

The body, being pervaded by its various parts, sustains the individual. In the absence of these parts, bodies of living beings deteriorate.

english translation

hindi translation

dehaH sAvayavastena vyApto bhavati dehinaH | tadabhAvAcca zIryante zarIrANi zarIriNAm ||22||

hk transliteration

अभिघातात्क्षयात्कोपाच्छोकाद्ध्यानाच्छ्रमात्क्षुधः | ओजः सङ्क्षीयते ह्येभ्यो धातुग्रहणनिःसृतम् | तेजः समीरितं तस्माद्विस्रंसयति देहिनः ||२३||

sanskrit

From injury, depletion, anger, grief, meditation, exhaustion, and hunger, ojas (vital energy) diminishes due to the loss of dhatus (tissues) and their essential qualities. This reduction in ojas leads to a decline in vitality and strength in the individual.

english translation

hindi translation

abhighAtAtkSayAtkopAcchokAddhyAnAcchramAtkSudhaH | ojaH saGkSIyate hyebhyo dhAtugrahaNaniHsRtam | tejaH samIritaM tasmAdvisraMsayati dehinaH ||23||

hk transliteration

तस्य विस्रंसो व्यापत् क्षय इति (त्रयो दोषाः;) लिङ्गानि भवन्ति वर्णभेदो ग्लानिस्तन्द्रा सन्धिविश्लेषो गात्राणां सदनं दोषच्यवनं क्रियासन्निरोधश्च विस्रंसे, स्तब्धगुरुगात्रता वातशोफोनिद्रा च व्यापन्ने, मूर्च्छा मांसक्षयो मोहः प्रलापो मरणमिति च क्षये ||२४||

sanskrit

In the case of depletion (of ojas), the following symptoms and conditions arise due to the deterioration of the three doshas: Vata Dosha: Symptoms include joint stiffness, body pain, obstruction of actions, stiffness, heaviness of the body, swelling, discoloration, fatigue, lethargy, and sleep disturbances. Pitta Dosha: Symptoms include fainting, muscle depletion, confusion, incoherence, and even death. Kapha Dosha: Symptoms include joint separation, breakdown of body tissues, and related dysfunctions. Depletion (of ojas) results in: Joint Separation: Separation of joints due to loss of supportive tissues. Body Pain: General pain in the body. Obstruction of Actions: Difficulty in performing activities. Stiffness and Heaviness: Stiffness and heaviness in the body. Swelling: Swelling due to inflammation. Discoloration: Changes in body color. Fatigue and Lethargy: Feelings of extreme tiredness and lack of energy. Fainting: Sudden loss of consciousness. Muscle Depletion: Reduction in muscle mass. Confusion and Incoherence: Mental disorientation and incoherence. Death: In extreme cases, it can lead to death.

english translation

hindi translation

tasya visraMso vyApat kSaya iti (trayo doSAH;) liGgAni bhavanti varNabhedo glAnistandrA sandhivizleSo gAtrANAM sadanaM doSacyavanaM kriyAsannirodhazca visraMse, stabdhagurugAtratA vAtazophonidrA ca vyApanne, mUrcchA mAMsakSayo mohaH pralApo maraNamiti ca kSaye ||24||

hk transliteration

भवन्ति चात्र- त्रयो दोषा बलस्योक्ता व्यापद्विस्रंसनक्षयाः | विश्लेषसादौ गात्राणां दोषविस्रंसनं श्रमः ||२५||

sanskrit

Here, the symptoms and conditions associated with the depletion of strength are: Three Doshas and Strength: The three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) lead to a reduction in strength and cause various symptoms such as: Vata Dosha: Causes disintegration and separation of tissues. Pitta Dosha: Leads to depletion and increased discomfort. Kapha Dosha: Results in fatigue and deterioration of body functions. Disintegration of Tissues: As a result of dosha imbalances, there is disintegration and separation of body tissues. Fatigue: General fatigue and weakness occur due to the imbalance and depletion caused by the doshas. Summary: The three doshas cause the reduction of strength, leading to the disintegration of body tissues and overall fatigue.

english translation

hindi translation

bhavanti cAtra- trayo doSA balasyoktA vyApadvisraMsanakSayAH | vizleSasAdau gAtrANAM doSavisraMsanaM zramaH ||25||

hk transliteration