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Assessment of Achara Rasayana in domain of physical, mental and social health in Ayurveda students
Authors: Priti Desai
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Charaka has mentioned Aachara Rasayana for perfect mental, physical, social, spiritual health of human being. Aachara means behavioural discipline which guides and motivates the persons to have social happiness and mental stability. In this competitive era with hectic schedules, it's the need of hour to follow Aachara Rasayana for leading healthy, mentally peaceful life. Today's youth are deviating themselves by improper or unethical conduct. The purpose of this study is to reveal whether the students of Ayurveda, who are aware of Aachara Rasayana are practising it and up to what extent; and secondly to establish an interrelation of Aachara Rasayana on their physical-mental health and effect on academic performance as well as social behaviour. 66 students of final BAMS were selected for the survey by an objective questionnaire in a single blind method. On the basis of answered questionnaire, the students were categorized into three groups viz; Poorly following, moderately following and strongly following Aachara Rasayana.
Students were also assessed on various observations like health status, academic performance, attendance, participation in co- curricular and extracurricular activities, behaviour with teachers and peers. Out of 66 students, 17 who strongly followed Aachara Rasayana were good at academics, enjoying good physical and mental health and friendly reputation among peers. 36 students following moderate Aachara Rasayana had variability and were enjoying satisfactory to good physical and mental health, minor health problems, intermittent stress and didn't have healthy peer relation. 13 students poorly followed Aachara Rasayana were comparatively slow learners and had low attendance. The study concludes that following Aachara Rasayana leads to a good physical, mental and social health.