Concept of Samanya Vishesh Siddhant & its Role in Prevention of Diseases: Ayurveda Review

  • Sapan Jain
  • Seema Bahatkar

Abstract

Ayurveda is holistic science that works for healthy, wealthy and happy life. The wisdom of Ayurveda based on various theories and principles. The concept of “Samanya Vishesh Siddhanta” is one such basic principle of Ayurveda which helps to treat diseases. Samanya means similarity and Vishesh means dissimilarity, using this concept of similarity and dissimilarity many diseases can be cured effectively. Disease mainly arises due to the disturbance in equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni, etc. The balance of these biological entities can be established using Dravyas possessing similar and dissimilar attributes. The specific Gunas and Karmas of Dravyas play key role in the concept of Samanya Vishesh Siddhanta. Samanya Vishesh Siddhant based on the qualities of substances which either increases or decrease quality and quantity of Dravya, Guna and Karma. Therefore specific Dravya (food and medicines, etc.), Guna (small, large, hot, cold and dry, etc. properties of Dravya) and Karma (exercise, mediation, Yoga, swimming, sleeping and massage, etc.) helps to treat various diseases and maintain equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala and Agni.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Samanya, Vishesh, Siddhanta, Dosha, Dhatu

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Jain, S., and S. Bahatkar. “Concept of Samanya Vishesh Siddhant & Its Role in Prevention of Diseases: Ayurveda Review”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 6, no. 3, Sept. 2021, pp. 44-47, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v6i3.109.
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