Abstract
Water is the fundamental constituent of Earths Hydrosphere and the fluids of all acknowledged residing organisms in which it acts as solvent. It is essential for all known forms of life, even though it provides no calories or organic nutrient. Water makes up greater than two thirds of human body weight, and besides water, we would die in a few days. The ancient literature of ayurveda explained significance of water along with property. Ayurveda explains various types of Jala (water) under the heading ‘Jala Varga’. Jala persisted Guna of all six Rasa considering that due to its unique property to dissolve each and every rasa individually. Water is considered to be Jeeva (life) in Ayurvedic perception. This article review regarding ayurvedic perpective of jala and significance of jalapana in daily life.
Highlights
Water is the fundamental constituent of Earths Hydrosphere and the fluids of all acknowledged residing organisms in which it acts as solvent
Jala is the essence of life, the whole world is made up of it, and avoiding water completely is not possible at all. 75% of earth’s area is covered by water
Water is the major component of all living beings
Summary
Ganga Jala - called as Aindra jala – the water which falls from the sky, dropped by Indra, and received in containers is called as an Aindra Jala. It is the principle water drinkable for the king. The rivers originating from rain after coming in contact with sunrays, Malaya, carrying stones and sand have moon light and wind. It is clean water which is like Nectar.
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