CHARAK SERIES Chapter -1 Deergha Jeevitiya Adhyaya 03.07. 17 Very Good Afternoon to All. Glad to represent the next episode in the series of " CHARAK SAMHITA". We are already discussed the 41 ( Fourty One ) number of GUNAS as described in Ayurveda. Among the 41 GUNAS , till now we have described in details of Theoretical and Clinical aspects of " 10 PARADI GUNAS" and " 05 INDRIYA GUNAS". The rest of 2 I.e. " 06 ADHYATMA GUNAS" and " 20 GURVADI GUNAS" are going to be described in next episodes. Let us have a look on " 06 ADHYATMA GUNAS" and understand it's Theoretical and Clinical aspects in Chikitsha Karma. ////////////. TODAY 'S DISCUSSION. \\\\\\\\\\\\ ADHYATMA GUNAS In Ayurveda, The Chikitsha Purusha ( To whom we treat ) is described as - " PANCHAMAHABHUT SARIRI SAMAVAY PURUSHA " It means - we treat such an individual where the eternal relationship between the PanchaMahabhut ( Body ) and Shariri ( ATMA or Soul ) is well established. The qualities of PanchaMahabhut I.e. Under the section of 05 INDRIYA GUNAS ( Sabd, Sparsh, Rupa, Rasa, Gandha ) are already described and their Clinical aspects to disease Correlation in the PanchaMahabhut Body are mentioned in the previous 2 posts. Today we concentrate our discussion on the rest part of Chikitsha Purusha I.e. ATMA. So the Theoretical and Clinical aspects of these 06 ADHYATMA GUNAS help us to detect different diseases of Components of ATMA. I mean to say, these have great importance in diagnosing diseases of ManoVaha Srotas ( Psychiatric Diseases). 1. BUDDHI GUNA - What is Buddhi ? In this context, the Commentator " Dalhana" of Sushruta Samhita has described - " BUDDHI NISCHAYATMIKA " - By which we are able to get a definitive knowledge of Something ( Object, Animal, Human ) is called " Buddhi" - It has 4 components / Parts Smruti, Chetana, Dhruti, Ahamkar. ( CHAKRA DUTTA ) - Smruti - Related to Smaran - Memory - Chetana - Related to Chetas - Knowledge of Living Status ( Jivita Abasta) - Dhruti - Related to Dharan - Knowledge of taking decision which one is Good and bad; and prevents the mind and senses in indulgement of Bad things or thoughts. " DHRUTI HI NIYAMATMIKA" - Ahamkar - Related to AHAM - Knowledge of I and My ( self ) I.e. I am the Prime Minister, I am the reputed lawyer of my locality etc. Clinical Aspects - Any disturbances in the Buddhi GUNA by the 2 Manashik Doshas result disturbances in the functioning of its 4 components. As a result of which, the person is unable for self identification, doesn't know what is to be done or not, No idea about What is right or wrong, losses memory of past events - which are the main symptoms of almost all Psychiatric Diseases. Can be managed by proper counselling, go to the depth of cause for what these condition arises, Medicines which affect the Buddhi and it's components. 2. ICCHA GUNA - ( Desire ) Desire or Attachment in something or someone. Due to apart of this, the ICHHA GUNA is affected and it's symptoms are found in the activities I.e. Excessive cry, No reason Laugh, Talking with yourself, Not interested in anything. or Due to Excessive attachment, Anxiety, obsession are developed in mind. 3. DWESHA GUNA - ( Dislike ) Disliking or repulsion of someone or something. Due to by force involvement in things or in relationships, the DWESHA GUNA is affected as a result of which fear, depression, enemy feelings ,angriness are found. 4. SUKHA GUNA - ( Happiness) " ANUGRAHA LAKSHANAM SUKHAM" When the desired thing or person is available , SUKHA GUNA can be felt. Excessive involvement in SUKHA GUNA , resulting " Akarana Hasya "- No reason Laugh, "Akarana Vashya "- Absurd conversation or conversation with yourself,,. Anxiety, Unmadata etc. 5. DUKHA GUNA - ( Sadness ) "PRATIKULA VEDANIYAM DUKHAM" When the desired thing or person not available after several attempts, " DUKHA" GUNA can be felt. Excessive involvement in DUKHA GUNA, resulting Depression, frustration, Angriness, Suicidal thoughts, Not talking with anyone etc. 6. PRAYATNA GUNA - " PRAYATNA KARYA AARAMVESHU UTSHAHA" The act of something with full interest is called Prayatna. It shows a Stable and healthy state of Mind. lf the UTSHAHA ( interest ) becomes loosened or Decreased or Nil, then it may reflects the feelings of Faliure,Frustration, Udash Bhava( Not interest in anything ) Hope Today's Article is capable of bringing the basics behind the Psychiatric Diseases. Now is the time to give rest my Pen and Mind. N.B. - Sorry to inform you all, from tomorrow to next 3-4 days, I am unable to post the regular serious due to busy journey schedule. Thanks, With Regards, Vaidya Niranjan Ram