European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CRITICAL APPRAISAL ON VAYA - AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Chandan Singh*, Amit Singh and S. N. Shahi

ABSTRACT

A constant reactivity and change in the form and probably functioning is one of the important features of living beings in biosphere. Modern scientists say that biosphere is an open system which constantly reacts with the environment. However, the nature of reactivity varies from one organism to another, which is an inherent phenomenon. This is triggered at the time of conception, runs throughout the life span and when it totally ceases, the organism dies. Within the period of life span, the nature has bestowed two important mottos. One is growth and other is reproduction or multiplication of the species. Growth ensures proper maturity for reproductive phase. After cessation of reproductive phase, the organism declines towards death. Thus ageing, both chronological and qualitative, will be counted, in strict sense, from the time of conception. In other words, ageing occurs as a result of constant biological activities throughout living period. Ayurveda elucidates Ageing as the process initial right from the birth through different stages of life and ending in the death as Vaya. It is inevitable and it can only be overdue. During this progression the Hrasa or decay in specific features can be perceived in specific decades. Ahara and Vihara definitely have an influence on the sudden or late manifestation of the Jara. So one should evade Ahita Ahaara like Gramya Ahaara and should ingest Hita Ahara. Vihara like Achara Rasayana should be assumed to delay ageing. Intake of Ghrita and Ksheera daily in correct quantity should be trained from the childhood and can be sustained lifelong for sustaining the youth.

Keywords: Vaya, Ayurveda.