Understanding Concept of Avarana through Ayurveda
Author : Dr. Priti V Gahukar, Dr. Vedprakash D Gahukar, Dr. Dhanaraj Gahukar and Dr. Vidya G Bhamare
Abstract :
In Ayurveda, Healthy state of an individual is equilibrium state of Doshas, Dhatus, Malas and Agni, their balance is essential for health. Imbalance in any of these three is considered as a root cause of disease. Avarana means covering, enveloping or enclosing. In this condition the ‘free flowing’ and ‘all pervading’ Vata is obstructed and enveloped by pitta, kapha, Dhatus and Malas and these diseases are called as Avarana janya vyadhi. Understanding Avarana concept is essential in this modern era because it helps in accurate diagnosis approach as well as management, as sometimes during treating vatvyadhi, we did not get results as expected but if we focuses other concepts like Avarana, Anubandha dosha etc. for better results. So, this article is trying to enlighten the concept regarding Avarana and its importance in our day-to-day practice.
Keywords :
Avarana, Avrutta, Avaraka, Avarana janya vyadhi, Chikitsa.
