Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF GUNA IN SAMANYA VISHESHA SIDDHANT

Manohar Ram* and Vivek Pratap Singh

ABSTRACT

As the definition of health by W.H.O, Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Ayurveda is holistic science that works for physical, mental and social health. In Ayurveda the concept of “Samanya Vishesh Siddhanta” is one such basic principle of Ayurveda which helps to treat diseases. Samanya means similarity and Vishesh means dissimilarity Similarity of all substances is always the cause of increase and dissimilarity the Cause of decreases both effects by their application. The balanced equilibrium state of Sharir Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni, etc. results healthy body although Disease mainly arises due to the disturbance in equilibrium. The balance of these biological entities can be established using Dravyas possessing similar and dissimilar attributes. Many diseases can be cured effectively using this concept of similarity and dissimilarity and the specific Gunas and Karmas of Dravyas play key role in the concept of Samanya Vishesh Siddhanta. Samanya Vishesh Siddhant based on the qualities of substances which either increases or decrease quality and quantity of Dravya, Guna and Karma. Therefore, specific Dravya (food and medicines, etc.), Guna (Guru, Laghu, cold and dry etc.) and Karma (exercise, Yoga, swimming, and sleeping, etc.) helps to treat various diseases and maintain equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Samanya Vishesh Siddhanta, Dosha, Dhatu.