Abstract

In Ayurvedic literature the term Oja is recognized as one of the most important, vital and radiant element of the human body but its exact nature is not understood by the Ayurvedic research community. The entire metabolic activities occurring in the human body throughout the lifetime are primarily dependant on Oja. The term Oja is occasionally ascribed to the vital body elements viz. Dosha, Dhatu, Mala according to its peculiar patterns of manifestation and in addition to this tri-phasic behaviour. Oja also manifests itself in the form of radiant energy alone in the human body.In Ayurveda Bala,Veerya,Shleshma are often considered as synonyms of Oja.Therefore in this review article attempt is made to understand the concept of Oja and ojavikruti.

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  • It means that the human beings but all the living creatures on this Earth depend upon the Oja for their existence and for the perseverance of their life process . to start with Oja appears to be the most important, vital, precious and radiant element present in all the living objects in this World

  • In human being fertilization of ova occurs in present of a vital force

  • The oja which is stable in the heart is known as para oja and which is circulated all over the body which not stable is known as Apara oja

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It means that the human beings but all the living creatures on this Earth depend upon the Oja for their existence and for the perseverance of their life process . to start with Oja appears to be the most important, vital, precious and radiant element present in all the living objects in this World. (2) Oja Definition:-The most vital component of the tissues or the UtkrushtaAmsha, or the Sara of all the Dhatus i.e. from Rasa to Shukra is called as Oja, & it is called as Bala[2] All essential life activities depend on Oja. Oja is of two types - ParaOja and AparaOja[3]. The oja which is present in the heart is known as ParaOja[5].

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