CONCEPT OF TRISUTRA (THREE PRINCIPLES) FOR SWASTHA (HEALTHY) IN AYURVEDA

Abstract

Ayurveda the science of life is based on Trisutra. Trisutra are Hetu, Linga and Aoushadha. Trisutra are explained for both Swastha and Atura. The knowledge of Trisutra is the best way to fulfill the objectives of Ayurveda. There is need to emphasize Trisutra for Swastha as primary objective of Ayurveda is Swasthasya Swastha Rakashana. It is also essential to bring the available information at one place, as the references regarding Trisutra for Swastha are available in classics of Ayurveda in scattered form. This will help to understand the concept of Trisutra for Swastha clearly. Hetu for Sawstha is Samyoga of Indriya-Artha, Padnya & Kala. Laxana of Swastha are explained as Desire of having food, Proper digestion of the in-gested food with ease, Proper evacuation of faeces, urine and flatus with ease etc. The best Aoushadha for Swastha is to follow Swasthavrutta. It is said that nothing exists if one is not healthy, so one should take care of himself neglecting everything else. The knowledge of Trisutra for Swastha is the best way to prevent the disease and to protect the health in healthy individuals.