According to the ancient Indian philosophies and especially
Ayurveda, the human body is composed of five natural elements -
Pṛthvī (earth), Jala(water), Agni (fire), Vāyu (air) and Ākāśa (Sky).
Hence the human body is a miniature form of the universe in itself.
The five elements in their biological form in the living body are
known as DOSHAS or humours. They are –
Vāyu or Vāta , Pitta and Kapha. All activities and functions
(normal or abnormal) of the body and mind are dependent on
the normal or abnormal state of the three Doshas in the body.
The balanced state of the Doshas is health or equilibrium and
it’s derangement is disease.
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Human body is made up of seven vital tissues called Dhatus.
Dhatu in Sanskrit means “that, which binds together”.
These are:
Chyle or plasma (Rasa), blood (Rakta), muscle tissue (Mamsa),
Chyle or plasma (Rasa), blood (Rakta), muscle tissue (Mamsa),
fatty tissue (Medha), bones (Asthi), bone marrow and
nervous tissue (Majja) and semen and reproductive system
(Shukra). The balanced Doshas nourish the Dhatus and
helps in maintaining the health. When Doshas are deranged,
they affect the functions of the Dhatus.
The metabolic waste products of our body are called as Malas.
The metabolic waste products of our body are called as Malas.
They are 3 types - Urine, Faeces and Sweat. When these waste
products are properly eliminated, a person will maintain
good health. Whenever there is a blockage of channels,
or the improper digestion due to low Agni, the waste
products accumulate in the body as Ama (toxins).
Accumulated toxins over a period of time results in disease.
The aim of Ayurveda is to bring the balance back into the
system by maintaining the equilibrium of
Doshas-Dhatus-Malas. Poorva Karma and Pancha
Karma procedures help in attaining the level of health,
thus supporting the universal prayer
– Sarve Sandhu Niramaya.
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