Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S

Vatatapika Rasayana is one among the many twofold broad classification of Rasayana, the opposite one being Kutipraveshika Rasayana.

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Associated Studying – Kutipraveshika Rasayana

That means

–        Vata – air, breeze

–        Atapa / Atapika – daylight

–        Rasayana – Rejuvenation technique

Vatatapika Rasayana is a technique of consuming Rasayana, whereby the particular person / affected person subjected to Rasayana Remedy would eat the Rasayana whereas being uncovered to Vata and Atapa.

It’s not that the particular person must be compulsorily uncovered to air and daylight / warmth, it means to inform that she or he can take Rasayana whereas main a standard life being uncovered to the pure forces, attending the conventional chores of life and never being restricted to or confined to any restrictions as in Kutipraveshika kind of Rasayana. Herein, he is not going to be restricted to remain throughout the 4 partitions of an remoted ‘Rasayana Chamber’ specifically constructed for consuming Rasayana as in Kutipraveshika Rasayana. Briefly, Vatatapika Rasayana is an ‘Out of doors’ Rejuvenation Program / Routine whereas Kutipraveshika Rasayana is an ‘Indoor’ Rejuvenation Program / Routine.

Indications

Under talked about sorts of individuals are eligible for taking Vatatapika Rasayana –

–        Those that can’t take or afford ‘Kutipraveshika Rasayana’

–        Those that don’t want being within the circle of restrictions and detach themselves from the common life actions and nonetheless would want to take Rasayana or are indicated to take Rasayana

–        Those that shouldn’t have severe well being points which demand a stringent Rasayana Remedy, however Rasayana is part of the remedy protocol

–        Those that want to take Rasayana for upkeep of well being i.e. ‘the in any other case wholesome people’

Advantages of Vatatapika Rasayana

Kutipraveshika Rasayana is the ‘superior’ technique of Rasayana consumption although it is available in with many inflexible guidelines, rules and restrictions. So, anytime Vatatapika Rasayana is an inferior technique of Rasayana consumption however nonetheless yields ends in its personal methods.

Vatatapika Rasayana additionally bestows all advantages of Rasayana however to smaller proportions.

Associated Studying – ‘Advantages of Rasayana’

Benefits of Vatatapika Rasayana

Benefits of Vatatapika Rasayana embrace –

–        Simpler to apply

–        Doesn’t demand severe restrictions or comes with easy-to-follow restrictions and easy guidelines

–        Individuals can eat Rasayana whereas doing his day-to-day actions, works and jobs

–        Doesn’t want customization as in Kutipraveshika kind of Rasayana

–        Price environment friendly and reasonably priced by everybody

Rules to be adopted whereas consuming Vatatapika Rasayana

Regardless of the Vatatapika Rasayana technique of consuming Rasayana not being tagged with stringent restrictions, one nonetheless must comply with the minimal doable ideas in order to bestow optimum outcomes from this type of Rasayana.

Present process Shodhana earlier than taking Vatatapika Rasayana would improve the advantages of Vatatapika Rasayana.

One ought to adhere to Achara Rasayana whereas taking Rasayana in Vatatapika technique. It will put the particular person within the bracket of ‘food regimen and life-style’ associated self-discipline. This can even embrace behavioural self-discipline and ethics.

Additionally it is good to comply with the Dinacharya, Rutucharya and Sadvrutta as defined in Ayurveda treatises.

One must also not keep away from the adharaniya vegas – pure urges of the physique and likewise ought to maintain a examine on dharaniya vegas – the psychological and emotional highs.

Often following Pathya krama will assist i.e. one ought to at all times be indulged in taking healthful meals and actions.