Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Vatatapika Rasayana is one among the many twofold broad classification of Rasayana, the opposite one being Kutipraveshika Rasayana.
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Associated Studying – Kutipraveshika Rasayana
Which means
– Vata – air, breeze
– Atapa / Atapika – daylight
– Rasayana – Rejuvenation technique
Vatatapika Rasayana is a technique of consuming Rasayana, whereby the particular person / affected person subjected to Rasayana Remedy would eat the Rasayana whereas being uncovered to Vata and Atapa.
It’s not that the particular person must be compulsorily uncovered to air and daylight / warmth, it means to inform that she or he can take Rasayana whereas main a traditional life being uncovered to the pure forces, attending the conventional chores of life and never being restricted to or confined to any restrictions as in Kutipraveshika kind of Rasayana. Herein, he won’t be restricted to remain throughout the 4 partitions of an remoted ‘Rasayana Chamber’ specifically constructed for consuming Rasayana as in Kutipraveshika Rasayana. Briefly, Vatatapika Rasayana is an ‘Outside’ Rejuvenation Program / Routine whereas Kutipraveshika Rasayana is an ‘Indoor’ Rejuvenation Program / Routine.
Indications
Under talked about sorts of individuals are eligible for taking Vatatapika Rasayana –
– Those that can’t take or afford ‘Kutipraveshika Rasayana’
– Those that don’t want being within the circle of restrictions and detach themselves from the common life actions and nonetheless would want to take Rasayana or are indicated to take Rasayana
– Those that shouldn’t have severe well being points which demand a stringent Rasayana Remedy, however Rasayana is part of the therapy protocol
– Those that want to take Rasayana for upkeep of well being i.e. ‘the in any other case wholesome people’
Advantages of Vatatapika Rasayana
Kutipraveshika Rasayana is the ‘superior’ technique of Rasayana consumption although it is available in with many inflexible guidelines, laws and restrictions. So, anytime Vatatapika Rasayana is an inferior technique of Rasayana consumption however nonetheless yields ends in its personal methods.
Vatatapika Rasayana additionally bestows all advantages of Rasayana however to smaller proportions.
Associated Studying – ‘Advantages of Rasayana’
Benefits of Vatatapika Rasayana
Benefits of Vatatapika Rasayana embrace –
– Simpler to follow
– Doesn’t demand severe restrictions or comes with easy-to-follow restrictions and easy guidelines
– Individuals can eat Rasayana whereas doing his day-to-day actions, works and jobs
– Doesn’t want customization as in Kutipraveshika kind of Rasayana
– Price environment friendly and reasonably priced by everybody
Ideas to be adopted whereas consuming Vatatapika Rasayana
Despite the Vatatapika Rasayana technique of consuming Rasayana not being tagged with stringent restrictions, one nonetheless must observe the minimal potential rules in order to bestow optimum outcomes from this type of Rasayana.
Present process Shodhana earlier than taking Vatatapika Rasayana would improve the advantages of Vatatapika Rasayana.
One ought to adhere to Achara Rasayana whereas taking Rasayana in Vatatapika technique. This can put the particular person within the bracket of ‘food regimen and way of life’ associated self-discipline. This may also embrace behavioural self-discipline and ethics.
It’s also good to observe the Dinacharya, Rutucharya and Sadvrutta as defined in Ayurveda treatises.
One also needs to not keep away from the adharaniya vegas – pure urges of the physique and likewise ought to maintain a test on dharaniya vegas – the psychological and emotional highs.
Frequently following Pathya krama will assist i.e. one ought to all the time be indulged in taking healthful meals and actions.
