TRAYOPASTHAMBAS: THREE SUPPORTIVE PILLARS OF AYURVEDA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
The Ayurvedic classical text Charka Samhita describes an analogous between the human body and a building. Any building requires pillars for its stability. The Sanskrit term for a pillar is Sthambha. Ayurveda state that for the appropriate maintenance of health one needs to have three Sthambhas (i.e. pillars) as well as three Upasthambhas (supporting pillars) functioning properly. The word Trayopastambha is derivative of two words Traya and Upasthambha. Traya means three and the word Upastambha means supporting pillars. The three Sthambha are the three Dosha (humors) Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The three Upastanbha are Aahaara (Food), Nidraa (Sleep) and Bhramacharya (Celibacy) i.e. regulated sexual conduct. Proper food replenishes the Bhautika constituents, sleep is helpful to soothe the mind and sensory motor apparatus and observance of celibacy or moderation in sex is responsible for spiritual well being. In this article three Upastanbha are outlined and explained about role of these factors in mental health.
Authors and Affiliations
A. B. Bagde , R. S. Sawant , J. J. Pawar , V. P. Ukhalkar , M. J. Qadri
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