AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (SHAREERA) OF PANCHAGNANEDRIYA

Authors

  • MAMATA. Y. KHATAWAKAR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v4i2.302

Keywords:

Panchagyanendriya, Sense organs, Panchamahabhutas, Shareera, Dosha, Srotas, Marma, Asthi

Abstract

The body is divided into six parts majorly and as Shadanga shareera (Six part of body) and all these
comprises of Anga and Pratyangas. The Shiras is said to be one among them and it is said to be Utthamanga
(superior) because all sense organs are located in Head. Achaya Vagbhata said while explaining Abhyanga
(Massage) especially Abhyanga (Massage) is done to Shiras (Head) and Shravana (Ear) the intension is to
nourish all sense organs and prevent respective diseases related to that particular organ. Normally all sense
organs have normal perception of their subject and when Atiyoga and Ayoga of these Indriyas may lead to
different diseases related to sense organs.

Author Biography

MAMATA. Y. KHATAWAKAR

P. G. Scholar, , Department of P. G. Studies in Shalakyatantra, Shri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic Medical
College, Hospital, ILKAL, INDIA

Additional Files

Published

2021-04-16

How to Cite

KHATAWAKAR, M. Y. . (2021). AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (SHAREERA) OF PANCHAGNANEDRIYA. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 4(2). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v4i2.302