Articles written by Dr. K. S. Padmavathi

Dhatri Chikitsalaya

The word Dhatri meaning is "mother" in sanskrit and also the synonym of Amalaki or Amla fruit. Amalaki, commonly known as the Indian gooseberry or the fruit of Amla tree. It is considered the “mother” as it takes care of the mind-body system and is known as the ultimate healer due to its immune restorative properties. In the Charaka Samhita – one of the basic texts for Ayurvedic science – Charaka states, “Of all the rasayanas, Amalaki is revered as one of the most potent and nourishing; Amalaki is the best among rejuvenative herbs.” Rasayanas in Ayurveda are rejuvenating therapies which aids in antiaging and longevity.

On the occasion of Uttana Dwadashi Or Tulasi pooja, it reminds us about subtle reasons behind each and every Indian festival and it's seasonal relevance.

It's time to think, analize and celebrate each festival knowing it's importance and to be proud to adopt our indian culture.

Causes for Health & Disease

The current pandemic situation has made us realise many things and slowly go back to our basics. Our Indian Medicine i.e. AYURVEDA gives us the factors responsible for the disease/health of the person ;imbalance/balance of the Microcosm and the Macrocosm in a single shloka. The hinayoga (less), atiyoga (more) and mithyayoga (wrong conveyance) are the imbalancing aspects/grades. This can be seen in

1. Kaala/Seasons-(summer, winter, rainy, autumn) where we have experienced wherein winter looks like scorching summer.
2. Artha/Vishayaas of Indriyaas. i.e. the objects of sense organs. Indulging our sense organs in all above said grades leads us to ill health. This year we are going through the phase where the online working has drained us all equally for all age groups.
3. karma-action-by -kaya, vaacha, manas i.e. through body, speech and mind. The Atiyoga, hinayoga and mithyayoga have made us addicted,depressed ,anxious leading us to become slaves of our sense organs and finally getting succumbed to the diseased state.

But if all these aspects are in saamyataa/balance, then there is health in the individual/Microcosm and also the balance in environment/Macrocosm.This one shloka makes us understand the broad aspects being simplified by our ancient Acharyas. And finally makes us to think, re-think and recognize ourself to get fine tuning with our own self and also with our Mother Earth.

Congratulations & Thank YOU

Dhatri chikitsalaya congratulates and Thanks each and everyone for supporting Ayurveda, yoga and entire Indian philosophy. Though this year started with lot of fear, uncertainty, gradually we all went back to our basics , being happy with what we have at present.

Dhatri chikitsalaya came out with most relevant articles required for present situation like

1. Dhoopana karma in Ayurveda.
2. Importance of Dinacharya.
3. Cause of Health and Disease.
4. Relation between our body and the environment.
5. Dhatri meaning and it's Significance.
6. Rutucharya and Astronomy.
7. Why is Ayurveda and Yoga a holistic Science?
8. Food for Thought.

Also was happy to start a cosmetology and Trichology unit. Thanking you so much for ur loaded appreciation for exotic soaps, winter care soaps, anti- ageing facepacks. Just loved ur wonderful feedbacks, and also the bulk orders from the organisers have motivated us to work more.

Offering Our salutations to Lord Krishna,ending this calender year and also wishing you all a healthy, peaceful, prosperous year with a beautiful shloka from Bhagavatgeeta.
Jai Hind

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