CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF SHATKRIYAKALA W.S.R. TO VIDRADHI

Abstract

Objectives: Ayurveda is the science of life. There are two major goals of Ayurveda; the first is to maintain the health of a healthy person by following Dinacharya, Ritucharya, and Sadvritta; the second is to treat the ailments of diseased people. So, Shatkriyakala is going to help a physician in understanding the pathogenesis of a particular disease. This concept is described by Acharya Susruta in Sutrasthana Chapter- 21 (Vranaprashniya). The word Shatkriyakala comprises three words, shat means six. Kriya means action or treatment & Kala means time. So, the literal meaning of the word Shatkriyakala is six opportunities for treatment of any disease. Shatkriyakala includes six stages of Doshas viz. Sanchaya, Prakopa, Prasara, Sthansamshraya, Vyaktavastha and Bhedavastha. So, the term Kriyakala refers to the recognition of the six stages of disease progression. Data Source: Ayurvedic texts, research journals, and databases. Review Methods: Various Ayurveda classics and research studies published in journals related to Kriyakala are reviewed and analyzed. Result: Evidence from various Ayurveda classics and published studies show that Shatkriyakala played an important role in the control and manage of the Vidradhi in its early stages. Conclusion: Analysis of classical references and various published studies of Shatkriyakala shows that in the initial phases, we can stop the manifestation of Vidradhi and manage it appropriately with the minimization of its complications.