UNDERSTANDING DISEASE CAUSATION IN AYURVEDA: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF SAMANYAJA AND NANATMAJA VYADHI

Ayurveda is the science of life, elaborately explains many important diseases. The main aim and objective of Ayurveda to maintain the health of Swastha Purusha and to eradicate the diseases of Atura Purusha. For this purpose, the diagnosis of diseases is very much important. Acharya Charak also describe many types of diseases, such as Samanyaja and Nanatmaja Vyadhis. The actual intrinsic factors for Samanyaja and Nanatmaja Vyadhi are Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas. These Doshas are prone to imbalance and vitiation. Tridoshas are involved in Samanayaja Vyadhi, whereas Nanatmaja Vyadhi enlists diseases caused by individual Dosha, reflecting their characteristic pathological features. This distinction provides clarity in diagnosis and management by correlating clinical manifestations to underlying Doshas imbalances. A comprehensive literary review of classical texts reveals that this classification not only emphasizes the role of Doṣhas in disease genesis but also guides physicians in personalized treatment protocols. Thus, the study of Samanyaja and Nanatmaja Vyadhis is essential for understanding Ayurvedic diagnostic system, and formulating effective therapeutic strategies.