A Review on Concept of Agni And Agni-Bala in ...

A Review on Concept of Agni And Agni-Bala in Ayurveda

Author Name : Dr. Nikita Agrawal, Dr. (Smt.) Namrata Khobragade, Dr. (Smt.) Rashmi Diwan

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has thoroughly explained the effect of diet and lifestyle on health of an individual. Ayurveda has desribed an important factor of digestion and metabolism in our body as Agni. Agni in Ayurveda has a significant role in maintaining the metabolism and functioning of the human body. It is correlated with the digestive power of the body. Agni is one of the factors which are required to be examined before initiating the treatment of a patient. The role of Agni in the human body is very much emphasised. It is stated that all internal diseases are caused by the vitiation of this Agni. If this Agni is extinguished, the person is considered to be dead. Hence, Agni is one of the most important factor needed to be in mind while providing treatment. Acharyas have mentioned total 13 Agnis – 1 Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni, 7 Dhatvagni. The Agni-Bala describes the strength of this Jatharagni. The quantity of the food we take (Ahara matra) depends upon the Agni-Bala. According to Agni-Bala, it is of four types namely,- Tikshna-agni, Manda-agni, Sama-agni and Vishama-agni. Agni-Bala Pariksha hence becomes very important before providing the treatment. This article shows the importance and significance of Agni & Agni-Bala Pariksha according to Ayurveda.

Keywords : Agni, Agni-Bala, Jatharagni, Jaran-shakti, etc.