AJASRIKA RASAYANA- A POTENTIAL REJUVENATION FOR LONGEVITY OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL (IAMJ); ISSN: 2320-5091; Impact Factor: 6.719 (Volume 10, Issue 6, June 2022)

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: Ayurveda, the indigenous system of medicine bears a unique concept of Rasayana. It maintains the longevity of life and increases vitality and mental competence. The term ‘Rasayana’ refers to the means of obtaining optimum standards of Rasa. It is not a drug therapy but is a specialized procedure practiced in the form of re-juvenation recipes, dietary regimens, and special health-promoting conduct and behavior. Ajasrika Rasayana is one of the different types of Rasayana which should be consumed regularly just like the food. Ghrita and Ksheera have been mentioned as Ajasrika Rasayana by Acharya Sushruta.

Aim: To explore the importance of Ajasrika Rasayana for the longevity of life with special reference to Ghrita and Ksheera.

Materials and Methods: Classical texts of Ayurveda with available commentaries, published research papers, books, subject-related data on the internet, and other sources have been compiled, critically analyzed, and systematically organized to frame the present thought paper.

Discussion and Conclusion: Ajasrika refers to the regular use of nutritious foods for the en-dorsement of health. Ajasrika Rasayana when taken regularly provides nourishment to Rasa-Raktadi Dhatus and also enhances Ojas. Ghrita is one such amongst them. It augments Smriti, Buddhi, and Agni, and boosts ojas, thereby having the effect of Rasayana which improves the immunity power of the body. Ksheer is known as Pravara Jivaniya, Ajanma Satmya and considered as Jivana, Brimhana, Nitya Rasayana and Pathyatama. It has Dhatuvardhaka and Ojovardhaka properties. Thus, Ghrita and Ksheera as Ajasrika Rasayana contribute to the healthy long life of a person.