Correspondence Address:
Dr.Sundersingh Danga Professor, Dept of Kayachikitsa, Jupiter Ayurved Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Gmail: sunder147@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2024-10-05
Date of Publication:2024-10-07
Article-ID:IJIM_332_10_24 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Danga S.K. Nishane R. The concept of Sattvavajaya Chikitsa – Ayurveda Psychotherapy. Int J Ind Med 2024;5(9):22-27 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2024.5905
Acharya Charaka introduced Sattvavajaya Chikitsa, a psycho-spiritual method for managing mental disorders. This Ayurvedic therapy focuses on enhancing sattva (mental clarity and balance) while controlling the influences of rajas (activity) and tamas (inertia), which cause mental disturbances when imbalanced. Sattvavajaya involves fostering positive thoughts, eliminating negative patterns, and promoting emotional regulation through meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual practices. By strengthening sattva, this approach restores mental harmony and addresses the root causes of psychological distress, offering a holistic solution for mental well-being. In contemporary times, Sattvavajaya Chikitsa is recognized as an effective approach to mental health management, as it addresses the root cause of psychological disturbances by promoting mental resilience, positivity, and emotional balance. It integrates the spiritual dimension of mental well-being, making it a holistic solution for the challenges posed by modern-day mental health issues.
Keywords: Sattvavajaya Chikitsa, Psychotherapy, Mind, Manas.
