AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF DHATU-SARA PARIKSHA AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN ASSESSING HEALTH

Ayurveda encompasses the fundamental principles of a healthful lifestyle, with individual treatment as the basis for achieving good health. Sara Pariksha, one of the ten types of clinical evaluation known as Dashavidha Atura Pariksha in Ayurveda, primarily assesses an individual's body/shape and mind/stability capabilities. The eight forms of Sara are derived from an individual's level of quality with regard to their Saptadhatu and Sattva. According to the descriptions provided by Acharya Charaka and Acharya Vagbhata, a total of eight types of Sara can be identified using the progression of the seven Sapta Dhatus. Acharya Sushruta, however, identified the Sara types starting with the opposite end of the original numbering system in the following manner: Starting with Sattva Sara followed by Rasa, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Sukra and ending with Tvak Sara. This article explains Ayurvedic concept of Dhatu-Sara Pariksha and its significance in assessing health.