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Abstract
According to Charaka Samhita, Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshana (restoration of health of a healthy
individual) and Aaturasya Vikara-Prashamana (treatment of disease in ill patients) are the aims of
Ayurveda. Swasthya-Rakshana has been given precedence over Vikara-Prashamana. Vega Avidharana is
one of the important aspects of Swasthya-Rakshana which is explained in all three major treatises of
Ayurveda. Adharaneeya Vega are those natural urges in the body that should not be suppressed or avoided,
like the natural urges to expel Mootra, Pureesha, Shukra, etc. When Vega are forcibly suppressed, it leads to
vitiation of Vata Dosha. This vitiated Vata Dosha, especially Apana Vata moves randomly in undesired
directions, mainly Urdhawa Gati (upward direction). This is called Udavarta and it interferes with the
functioning of the particular Srotas (Sroto Dushti) and disturbs the whole-body functions; appearing
symptoms at whatever areas they are accumulated. Nidana-Parivarjana (avoidance of aetiological factors),
Shodhana Chikitsa (elimination therapy) and Shamana Chikitsa (pacification therapy) with more emphasis
on Vatanulomana are measures to be adopted for the management of diseases caused due to suppression of
natural urges.
Keywords: Adharaneeya Vega, Vega Dharana, natural urges, Vatanulomana
Corresponding author: Dr. Arunkumar Shardaprasa Mishra
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Role of Vega-Vidharana as one of the Vyadhi-Hetu in Ayurveda: A Critical
Review
Dr. Arunkumar Shardaprasa Mishra
1
, Dr.Santosh Chavhan
2
1
PG Scholar, Dept. of Rognidan & Vikrutividnyan, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
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Professor & HOD, Dept. of Rognidan & Vikrutividnyan, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi
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Cite this article as: - Dr. Arunkumar Shardaprasa Mishra (2024) ; Role of Vega-Vidharana as one of the Vyadhi-Hetu in Ayurveda:
A Critical Review; Inter.J.Dignostics and Research 1(3) 7-12, DOI:10.5281/zenedo.10972543
Introduction:
According to Acharya Charaka, an individual
desirous of happiness should follow the regimen
advocated in this scripture for the prevention
management of the manifested diseases.
[1]
An
ignorant individual, due to Pradnyaparadha
(intellectual errors), indulges in unwholesome
behaviour with respect to the five sense organs,
withholds the natural urges, and indulges in rash
behaviour. These things seem to be Tadatva-Sukha-
Sandya (pleasant for time being) but lead to misery
in due course of time.
[2]
Acharya Charaka has
specified Swastha Chathushka in the Sootrastana
which guides us to maintain a healthy life. In this
Swastha Chathushka, some major concepts related
with Aahara, Dinacharya, Rutucharya,
Dharaneeya and Adharaneeya Vega, body
constitutions, Sadvrutta etc. are explainedwhich
play significant role in restoration of health of a
healthy individual. Here, this description comes
sequentially after the description of Swasthahita
Ahara given in the previous chapter since
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Mootra-Pureesha Vega (urges to urinate and/or
defecate) develop after digestion of food.
[3]
Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhat have also
described this concept in detail.
[4,5]
Thus, Vega-Sandharana (suppression of natural
urges) plays a vital role in causation of various
diseases. The word ‘Vega’ means natural urge and
Dharana refers to suppression of natural urge.
There are two types of natural urges Dharaneeya,
are those which are to be avoided or suppressible
urges such as Mootra, Purisha, Shukra, etc. and
Adharaneeya are those which should not be
avoided or non–suppressible urges such
as Manasika Vega, Kayika Vega, Vachaika Vega
etc.
In current era, people tend to adapt unhealthy
lifestyles including suppression of natural urges.
The Adharaneeya Vega (suppression of natural
urges) can lead to various aggravation of Vata
Dosha due to Margavarodha and ultimately to
various diseases affecting numerous Sharira Srotas.
As it is said, ‘Prevention id better than cure.’,
everyone should be made aware of the concept of
non-suppression of natural urges to avoid various
disorders. A thorough understanding of this
concept, non-suppression of Adharaneeya Vega is
essential for restoring and maintaining a healthy life
and preventing diseases.
Methodology:
The classic texts of Ayurveda and their
commentaries were reviewed as primary source of
information. Various references scattered through
them were enlisted and careful deliberation was
done over it. Scholarly articles, books etc. were also
referred wherever needed.
Results:
According to Charaka Samhita, the Adharaneeya
Vega (suppressible urges) are thirteen in number.
Dheeman (the intelligent person) should not
Dharayet (suppress) the Vega (natural urges)
initiated by sensations of Mootra (urine), Purisha
(defecation), Retas [sexual desires (release of
semen)], Adhovata (flatus), Chhardi (vomiting),
Kshavathu (sneezing), Udgar [belching
(eructation)], Jrumbha (yawning), Kshut (hunger),
Pipasa (thirst), Bashpa (tears), Nidra (sleep) and
Shrama Nishwasa (exertion induced dyspnoea).
[6]
Acharya Vagbhat added Kasa Vega as Adharaneeya
Vega instead of Udgara vega.
[7]
Table No. 1: Details of Adharaneeya Vega
according to Charaka Samhita Sootrasthana.
Sr.
No
.
Adhara
nneya
Vega
Disease
arising due to
suppression
Treatment
1
Mootra
Vega
(micturit
ion)
Basti-Mehana
Shoola (pain
in the bladder
and phallus),
Mootra-
Kruccha
(dysuria),
Shiroruja
(headache),
Vinama
(bending of
the body) and
Vakshana
Aanaha
(distension of
the lower
abdomen)
Swedana
(fomentation),
Avagahana (sitz
bath), Abhyanga
(massage), Avape
edaka Sarpi (cons
umption
of ghee in large
doses before and
after meals) and
Trividha Basti
(all the three
types of Basti –
Niruha,
Anuvasana,
Uttara Basti)
2
Purisha
Vega
(defecati
on)
Pakwashaya
Shoola (colic
pain),
Shirashoola
(headache),
Vata Varcha
Apravartana
(retention of
flatus and
faecal matter),
Pindikodvesht
ana (cramps
in the calf
muscles) and
Aadhmana
(distension of
abdomen)
Swedana
(fomentation),
Abhyanga
(massage), Avag
ahana (sitz bath),
Varti (per rectal
suppositories),
and Basti (therape
utic enema) are
prescribed and
one should take
Pramathi
Annapana (food
and drinks that
facilitate bowel
evacuation to
remove
obstruction)
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Sr.
No
.
Adhara
nneya
Vega
Disease
arising due to
suppression
Treatment
3
Shukra
Vega
(ejaculat
ion)
Shoola (pain)
in Medhra
(the penis),
Vrushana
(testicles),
Angamarda
(body ache),
Hrudi Vyatha
(pain in
cardiac
region), and
Vibaddha
Mootra
(retention of
urine)
Abhyanga(massa
ge) Avagaha (sitz
bath), Madira (alc
oholic
beverages),
Charanayudha
(chicken), Shali r
ice, Paya (milk),
Niruha Basti
(enema with
decoction), and
Shasta Maithuna
(proper sexual
intercourse)
4
Vata
Vega
(flatulen
ce)
Sanga
(retention) of
Vit (faeces),
Mootra
(urine) and
Vata (flatus),
Aadhmana
(distension of
abdomen),
Vedana
(pain), Klama
(fatigue) and
Jathare Anya
Roga (other
abdominal
diseases)
Sneha Vidhi
(external &
internaladministra
tion of unctuous
substance),Sweda
na (fomentation),
Varti (per rectal
suppositories),Vat
anulomanaBhoja
na Pana (intake
of foods and
drinks having
carminativeaction
) & Basti
(therapeuticenem
a)
5
Chhardi
Vega
(vomitin
g)
Kandu(pruritu
s),Kotha(urtic
arial), Aruchi
(aversion to
food), Vyanga
(discoloration
of
face), Shotha
(edema), Pan
du (pallor/ana
emia), Jwara
(fever), Kusht
ha (skin
diseases),
Hrullasa
(nausea)
and Visarpa (
erysipelas)
Bhuktwa
Prachchardana
(therapeutic
induction of
vomiting after
food), Dhumapan
a (therapeutic
inhalation of
smoke), Langhan
a (therapeutic
fasting), Raktamo
kshana (blood-
letting),Ruksha
Annapana (foods
& drinks that are
dry in properties),
Vyayama (physic
alexercise)& Vir
echana (therapeut
ic purgation)
Sr.
No
.
Adhara
nneya
Vega
Disease
arising due to
suppression
Treatment
6
Kshavat
hu Vega
(Sneezin
g)
Manyastambh
a (neck
stiffness),
Shira-Shoola
(headache),
Ardita (facial
paralysis),
Ardhavabhed
aka (pain in
half side of
face and
head), Indriya
Daurbalya
(weakness of
sense organs
and motor
organs)
Abhyanga (mass
age)
and Swedana (fo
mentation) on the
supra-clavicular
region, Dhooma (
use of medicated
smoke) along
with
administering Na
vana (nasal
drops), Vataghna
Anna (foods
prescribed for
alleviation
of Vata Dosha)
and
Auttarabhaktika
Ghrita
(consumption of
ghee after meals)
7
Udgar
Vega
(belchin
g)
Hikka
(hiccups),
Shwas
(dyspnoea),
Aruchi
(aversion to
food), Kampa
(tremors), and
Hridaya Ura
Vibandha
(feeling of
congestion in
the cardiac
and chest
region)
It should be
treated on similar
lines
of Hikka (hiccups
)
[8]
8
Jrumbha
Vega
(yawnin
g)
Vinama
(Deviousness
of body),
Aakshepa
(convulsions),
Sankocha
(contractions
of muscles),
Supti
(numbness),
Kampa
(tremors) and
Pravepana
(trembling)
Sarva Vataghna
Aushadha
(treatment for this
includes all Vata
Dosha pacifying
measures)
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Discussion:
The Sanskrit word Vega means Pravrutti or
Unmukhatva of Mootra-Pureeshadi, which refer to the
natural urge, reflex or impulse of the body to micturate,
defecate, etc. There are two types of Vega, namely,
Adharaneeya Vega and Dharaneeya Vega. The term
Dharana refers to voluntary suppression or holding
back. Adharaneeya Vega are those natural urges in the
body that should not be suppressed or avoided, like the
natural urges to expel Mootra, Pureesha, Shukra, etc.
Dharaneeya Vega are those that should be avoided or
suppressed. These include Manasika Vega (emotional
impulses), etc. Acharya Sushruta explained that,
when Vega are forcibly suppressed, it leads to
vitiation of Vata Dosha. This vitiated Vata Dosha,
especially Apana Vata moves randomly in
undesired directions, mainly Urdhawa Gati
(upward direction). This is called Udavarta and it
interferes with the functioning of the particular
Sr.
No
.
Adhara
nneya
Vega
Disease
arising due to
suppression
Treatment
9
Kshudha
Vega
(hunger)
Karshya
(emaciation),
Daurbalya
(weakness),
Vaivarnya
(change in
body
complexion),
Angamarda
(generalized
body ache),
Aruchi
(aversion to
food) and
Bhrama
(dizziness)
Snigdha
(unctuous),
Ushna (hot) and
Laghu (easily
digestible) food
10
Pipasa
Vega
(thirst)
Kantha Aasya
Shosha
(Dryness of
throat and
mouth),
Badhirya
(deafness),
Shrama
(feeling of
exhaustion),
Saada
(weakness)
and Hrudi
Vyatha
(cardiac pain)
Sheeta Tarpana
(cold refreshing
and satiating
drinks)
11
Bashpa /
Ashru
Vega
(tears)
Pratishyaya
(Rhinitis),
Akshi Roga
(eye diseases),
Hridroga
(cardiac
diseases),
Aruchi
[aversion (to
food)] and
Bhrama
(dizziness)
Swapna [sleep
(rest)], Madya
(intake of wine)
and Priya Katha
(pleasing stories
or positive
conversations)
Sr.
No
.
Adhara
nneya
Vega
Disease
arising due to
suppression
Treatment
13
Shrama
Nishwas
a Vega
(exercis
e
induced
dyspnoe
a)
Gulma (lump
in abdomen),
Hrudroga
(cardiac
diseases) and
Sammoha
(confused
state of mind)
Vishrama
(proper rest) and
Vataghna Kriya
(regimen for the
alleviation
of Vata Dosha)
14
Kasa
Vega
(coughin
g)
Shosha
(emaciation),
Hidhma
(hiccup),
Hrudhamaya
(cardiac
disorders),
Shwasa
(dyspnoea),
Aruchi
(anorexia)
Kasa Chikitsa
[9]
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Srotas (Sroto Dushti) and disturbs the whole-body
functions; appearing symptoms at whatever areas
they are accumulated.
[10]
According to Acharya Vagbhat, when natural urges
are suppressed, Vata Dosha become vitiated.
Because elimination of the natural urges is the
function of Vata Dosha. The vitiated Vata Dosha
leads to vitiation of Kapha and Pitta Dosha. This
Tridosha Vaishamya causes the various types of
diseases in all systems.
[11-15]
Nidana-Parivarjana (avoidance of aetiological
factors), Shodhana Chikitsa (elimination therapy)
and Shamana Chikitsa (pacification therapy) with
more emphasis on Vatanulomana are measures to
be adopted for the management of diseases caused
due to suppression of natural urges.
Conclusion:
Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshana (restoration of
health of a healthy individual) and Aaturasya
Vikara-Prashamana (treatment of disease in ill
patients) are the aims of Ayurveda. Swasthya
Rakshana comprises of Pathya Aahara,
Dinacharya, Rutucharya and Vega – Avidharana.
Vega Nigrahaja Roga (diseases caused by the
suppression of various natural urges) have been
described in all major texts of Ayurveda. The
person desirous of preventing these diseases ‘Na
Vegan Dharayet’ (should not suppress any of these
natural urges).
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