Importance of Natural Urges (Vegas) in the management of Natural Medicine - A Critical Review

Authors

  • Jyoti Mittal Teacher of Indian Culture, Embassy of India (Vienna-Austria)
  • B R Ramakrishna Vice Chancellor, S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i9.1024

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Yoga, Vegas, Dhaaraneeya, Adhaaraneeya, Shaareerika, Maanasika, Urges, Reflexes.

Abstract

The prerequisite for reaching any of our goals and objectives (Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha) is health and wellness. These are referred to as Swaasthya in Ayurveda and Aarogya in Yoga systems respectively. The management of one's lifestyle has a direct impact on maintaining health and manifesting diseases. According to Ayurveda and Yoga, Aahara- Diet and Dietetics, Vihaara- Habits & Practices, Vichaara- Thoughts, Aachaara- Daily Regimens, Vyavahaara- Occupation and Professions, and Aadhyaathma- Spiritual practices play an important role in lifestyle management. The Vihaara comprises of the most crucial yet unnoticed issues in our daily lives namely, Physical and Mental Urges known as Vegas. Classical texts identify and describe the significance of Vegas in maintaining the health and controlling diseases. Diseases are caused by the suppression and lack of control of Natural urges. As a result, a wise person should never suppress Physical urges and allow the Mental urges uncontrolled. If violated, it can lead to variety of Somatic, Psychosomatic and Psychiatric ailments and disorders. In this article, all aspects pertaining to Vegas and their influence on disease and health management is discussed critically.

Author Biographies

Jyoti Mittal, Teacher of Indian Culture, Embassy of India (Vienna-Austria)

Teacher of Indian Culture, Embassy of India (Vienna-Austria)

B R Ramakrishna, Vice Chancellor, S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Karnataka, India

Vice Chancellor, S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Karnataka, India

Published

2023-10-21

How to Cite

Mittal, J. ., & Ramakrishna, B. R. . (2023). Importance of Natural Urges (Vegas) in the management of Natural Medicine - A Critical Review. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(9). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i9.1024

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 9 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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