UNDERSTANDING SATTVA PAREEKSHA– A COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL GUIDE TO MENTAL STATUS EVALUATION

Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, considers human existence as dependent on the harmonious interac-tion of Shareera (body), Indriya (senses), Sattva (psychic strength) and Atma (spirit). Which Sattva component influences health and illness. Sattva, representing psychic strength (Sattva Bala), bridges the connection between body and soul, facilitating normal sensory function. The assessment of Sattva Bala, crucial in clinical practice, aids in diagnosis, treatment planning and prognostic evaluation by determining an individual's resilience and coping abilities. Therefore, integrating Sattva assessment, including Manasika Bhava evaluation, into clinical protocols is essential to optimise treatment efficacy. Individuals with higher Sattva Gunas demonstrate superior coping abilities, influencing their overall mental well-being and treatment response. According to the National Mental Health Survey of India (2015-16), the prevalence of mental disorders in India is estimated to be around 10-12% of the population. Sattva Bala is important for all individuals who are carrying out any activity, and it can also be assessed in pathological conditions. Whether the pathological condition is related to bodily or psy-chological factors, there will be a disturbance in the sattva that needs to be examined. A non-randomized, cross-sectional survey was conducted across 220 subjects to elicit the significance of Sattva Pareeksha among clini-cians. Discussion was done based on the importance of Sattva Pareeksha and uses of Sattva Pareeksha in clinical practice. This paper aims to critically analyse the concept of Sattva Pareeksha as depicted in Ayurvedic litera-ture, advocating for its systematic integration into clinical protocols to enhance patient care and treatment out-comes. So, in this study, analysis of the role of Sattva Pareeksha in clinical practice will be done.