Dharniya & Adharniyavega (Preventive Regimens)

Observations of certain prescriptions and prohibitions given by Ayurveda ensure physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Non-Suppressible Urges

There are thirteen natural urges. Suppression of which leads to many diseases as given below:

• Suppression of urge for urination leads to difficulty in passing urine, urinary stone, atony of bladder and inflammation of urinary tract.
• Suppression of urge for passing stool leads to pain in abdomen, indigestion, gas in abdomen, headache.
• Suppression of flatus leads to pain in abdomen, indigestion, heart diseases, constipation or diarrhea.
• Suppression of ejaculation of semen may produce a stone (Spermato-lith), pain in testis and difficulty in intercourse.
• Suppression ofvomiting produces different types ofdiseases like urticaria, giddiness, anaemia, hyperacidity, skin diseases and fever.
• Suppression of sneezing may produce rhinitis and chronic cold, headache, sinusitis and diseases of respiratory system.
• Suppression of eructation leads to hiccough, pain in chest, cough and loss of appetite.
• Suppression of yawning leads to diseases of the eyes, throat, ear and nose.
• Suppression of hunger and thirst may lead to nutritional disorders and debility.
• Suppression of tears leads to mental disorders, pain in chest, giddiness and digestive disorders.
• Suppression of exertion induced respiration may cause suffocation, respiratory disorders, heart diseases and even death.
• Suppression of sleep causes the diseases like insomnia, mental disorders, digestive disorders and diseases of sense organs.

Suppressible Urges

One should suppress urges of greed, grief, fear, fury, pride, shamelessness, envy and excessive passion. Observe self-control and always speak truth. One should not harm others and should always act in a courteous and polite manner.

• Dietetic and behavioural bad habits should be given up and good things should be taken up gradually. An intelligent person who seeks happiness should make a great effort to make good company and avoid the bad one.

Source : Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences