Dr Firdos, Dr Aparna Sharama
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
In Ayurvedic literature the term Oja is recognised as one of the most important vital and radiant element of the human body .The entire metabolic activities occurring in the human body throughout the lifetime are primarily dependant on Oja. To fulfil these purpose, Ayurveda has mentioned various fundamental principle in reference of Sharir Kriya, Sharir Rachna, Chikitsa etc. Concept of oja and vyadhikhshamatva explained in Ayurvedic text is one among them. Though located in hrdaya,ojas pervades all over body and controls the working of body .by its loss or destruction, the destruction of body is sure to happen and its presence, the body is survive and different state (condition, activity etc) concerned with the body are brought properly. The main function of vyadhikhshamatva.capacity and power of resistant against the disease and harmful external factors is known as vyadhikshamatva.The term is occasionally described to the vital body elements viz.dosha, dhatu.mala according to its peculiar patterns of manifestation and in addition to this tri-phasic behaviour.Oja also manifests itself in the form of radiant energy alone in the human body. In Ayurveda bala ,veerya, shleshma are often considered as synonyms Of Oja.Therefore in this review article attempt is made to understand the concept of ojas and ojasvikruti.