Article: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY STUDY TO EVALUATE THE BALA AND VYADHISAHATWA OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH REFERENCE TO THE TIME OF CONCEPTION

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15233

Pages: 29-33

Author: Shazia M *, Mangala Jyothsna GP, Priyanka BV, Kiran M Goud

Abstract: Bala (physical strength) and Vyadhikshamatwa (Immunity) play a vital role in maintaining the swaasthya (health) of an individual and preventing the occurrence of any vyadhi (diseases). Immunity is a general concern for people who wish to maintain positive health. Common illnesses frequently hamper an individual's day-to-day activities, disturbing the equilibrium of body and mind. It also signifies that an individual's immunity is less, making him ill frequently. The purpose of this study is to know the role of Balavat Purushe Kale (born during the period of the season when strength is naturally strong) in maintaining the Bala and Vyadhikshamatwa of an individual. A close-ended questionnaire consisting of 12 questions and an open-ended questionnaire composed of 5 questions were created to obtain a range of Bala and Vyadhikshamatwa. In this study, it was observed that the range of Bala and Vyadhikshamatwa of individuals whose Ritu of conception comes under Hemanta (early winter) and Shishira (late winter) was found to be good as compared to other Ritu (seasons). It was also observed that there is an influence of factors like intake of satmya ahara (wholesome food), satwa bala (mental strength), nityasevaniya dravyas (pathya-indicated foods) and intake of shadrasayukta ahara (consumption of all six rasas-taste which includes sweet, sour, salt, pungent, bitter, astringent).

Keyword: Bala, Vyadhikshmatwa, Ritu of conception, Immunity