ROLE OF SWASTHAVRITTA AS AYURVEDIC REMEDIES IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDER

Jyoti Hiremath*, Neerja R. Sharma

ABSTRACT

Mana is regarded by Ayurveda as a significant Ubhayendriya that controls Buddhi, Smriti, Sankalpa-Vikalpa and emotional balance; thus it is essential to preserving Sharirika and Manasika Swasthya. Mental illnesses have a negative effect on the quality of our lives, mainly through the three Gunas of the mind: Satva, Raja and Tama. According to Ayurveda; disturbances in Raja and Tama are responsible for the onset of mental disorders leading to different emotional and psychiatric imbalances; Raja and Tama are Doshas of the mind and have a negative impact on mental health. The psychological disorders associated with modern lifestyles are insomnia; bipolar disorder; depression and anxiety, etc. Ayurveda also explains how emotional and behavioural factors such as Krodha, Murcha, Bhrama, Maddattaya and Tandra contribute to the development of mental disorders. Proper conduction of concept of Swasthavritta mainly Sadvritta and Satvavajaya Chikitsa along with Yoga, lifestyle modifications and Ayurvedic medications can provides benefits to persons with mental disorders. Taking these factors into account, this article emphasizes the Ayurvedic view of Manasa Roga and how to treat them, with a focus on Swasthavritta, Yoga and lifestyle changes.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Swasthavritta, Sadvritta, Mental Illness, Yoga.