Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Kalabala Pravritta Vyadhis are group of ailments which fall underneath the class of Adidaivika Vyadhis defined by Acharya Sushruta
Ref – Sushruta Sutra Sthana, Chapter 24, verse 5
Kalabala Pravritta Vyadhis: A part of Adidaivika Vyadhis
Adidaivika Vyadhis itself is one among the many threefold classification of ailments defined by Acharya Sushruta, the opposite three of the trio being Adyatmika and Adibhautika Vyadhis.
Adidaivika Vyadhis are these ailments that are attributable to divine interference on which we should not have a lot management. They embody ailments that are attributable to pure disasters and calamities, these attributable to curse and anger of gods, preceptors, brahmins and so forth and people which are naturally brought on.
Being underneath the umbrella of Adidaivika Vyadhis, Kalabala Pravritta Vyadhis may have their options additionally aside from having particular options of themselves by which they might be designated and recognized as Kalabala Pravrtta.
On this article we will research about Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis and their sub-classification.
Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis
कालबलप्रवृत्ता ये शीतोष्णवातवर्षातपप्रभृतिनिमित्ताः ; तेऽपि द्विविधाः-व्यापन्नर्तुकृताः,अव्यापन्नर्तुकृताश्च ।(Su.Su.24/7)
Which means of Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhi
– Kalabala Pravrtta – brought on because of the power of aggravated seasons / time issue
– Vyadhi – ailments
Definition of Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis –
Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis are the ailments which are produced as a result of irregular variations within the coldness, warmth and rains which happen within the six seasons i.e. ailments brought on because of the power of irregular or vitiated seasons / time issue.
Examples of Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis
Every kind of seasonal problems fall underneath the class of Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis. I’ve given correct examples for straightforward understanding within the subsequent a part of the article (varieties of kalabala pravrtta vyadhis).
Varieties of Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis
There are two sorts of Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis. They’re –
1. Vyapanna Rtu Krta Vyadhis
The ailments brought on as a result of abnormalities in seasons or irregular differences due to the season are known as Vyapanna Rtu Krta Vyadhis. They’re additionally known as as Rtu Vyapat – seasonal problems or seasonal issues. They mainly can happen in 18 differing types. We all know that there are six seasons in accordance with the Indian / Ayurveda classification of seasons. They’re –
A. Shishira – late winter
B. Vasanta – spring
C. Grishma – summer season
D. Varsha – wet / monsoon
E. Sharad – autumn and
F. Hemanta early winter
Irregular differences due to the season happen in 3 varieties in every of those seasons –
| Seasonal Variation / Abnormality | Instance |
| Ayoga or Hina Yoga – deficit manifestation of season | Much less warmth in summer season,Much less rain in wet seasonLess chilly in chilly seasons |
| Atiyoga – extreme manifestation / expression of seasons | Excessive and irregular warmth in summer season seasonExtreme and irregular rainfall in wet season |
| Mithya Yoga – perverted or inconsistent manifestation of seasons | Absence of warmth and heavy rains in summer season seasonAlternate warmth and rains in chilly season |
Atiyoga, ayoga and mithya yoga are relevant for all of the six causes which ends up in 18 varieties of irregular manifestation of seasons, which is accountable for many seasonal problems, which can on long term turn out to be persistent and cussed ailments, particularly so, in these having low tolerance / immunity.
Ayoga, Atiyoga and Mityayoga of Kala has been marked as some of the essential etiological elements (nidana) for all ailments.
2. Avyapanna Rtu Krta Vyadhis
These are the ailments which happen in regular seasons solely, because of the disturbance of doshas naturally occurring within the regular seasons. So, there is no such thing as a seasonal abnormality right here. It is a pure response to the adjustments occurring in numerous seasons which naturally imbalance explicit dosha or doshas in these seasons.
Beneath given is the dosha variations occurring because of the influence of seasonal adjustments
| Dosha | Sanchaya – improve | Prakopa – aggravation | Prashamana – auto / pure pacification |
| Kapha | Shishira / Hemanta | Vasanta | Grishma |
| Pitta | Varsha | Sharad | Hemanta |
| Vata | Grishma | Varsha | Sharad |
From the above tabulation we will perceive that exact dosha will increase in a season, aggravates in its subsequent season and pacifies itself in one more season when the season just isn’t beneficial for it to remain aggravated. That is regular seasonal influence on doshas. This sample might be seen in wholesome individuals who observe good seasonal routine together with dietetic adjustments and way of life modifications in sync with change of season. If the dosha just isn’t taken care of in seasons whereby they improve or worsen, and if seasonal routine just isn’t religiously adopted, the dosha as a substitute of naturally pacifying within the season meant for it to occur, will take one other route and go by way of a cycle of pathogenesis together with prasara – unfold, sthana samshraya – lodgement in tissue and inflicting tissue harm, vyakta – manifesting a illness with its clear-cut indicators and signs and bheda – issues. Because of this, seasonal routine turns into an essential part of the healthcare system, which helps in protecting many ailments at bay and likewise a finest preventive technique.
Regardless of this, the dosha which has undergone irregular improve through the season meant for its aggravation, will trigger some ailments or signs associated to their vitiation in delicate to average proportions. Those that have maintained their well being effectively and those that are following seasonal routine correctly might not expertise this additionally.
These ailments produced naturally as a result of seasonal improve of dosha, in regular seasons and seasons meant for his or her improve is named Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis.
So, herein, there shall be no differences due to the season however the regular season will itself affect the doshas inflicting both their improve or lower. When these doshas usually are not balanced by administration of appropriate diets and way of life adjustments, therapies and medicines to tame them, as per indicated seasonal regimens, will result in manifestation of ailments.
This seasonal aggravation of doshas happens in everybody on the planet and is sort of a pure course of. This will even occur as a rule.
Trendy ideas
All of the seasonal problems occurring in naturally manifesting or unnaturally / abnormally manifesting seasons might be thought of in Kalabala Pravrtta Vyadhis.
Prevention and treatment
Nidana Parivarjana – The golden precept for stopping the seasonal problems consists of protecting away the ‘dosha aggravating causes’ together with meals and actions in seasons meant for aggravation of that exact dosha. That is furthermore relevant for Avyapanna Rtukrta Vyadhis. In Vyapanna Rtukrta Vyadhis, preventive or healing measures must be deliberate and executed as per the manifestation of irregular season, as and when it happens.
Different essential preventive and healing methods
Following Rtucharya – One ought to ideally observe Rtucharya in every season and observe the rules associated to indications and contraindications therein religiously.
If the Rtucharya is strictly adopted with respect to weight-reduction plan and way of life, consumption of seasonal meals and indicated seasonal therapies, these doshas don’t progress to trigger illness and get pacified naturally of their subsequent season. However, if the dosha prakopa is uncared for and never managed in these seasons, they might progress and have a tendency to trigger ailments. These ailments are known as Avyapanna Ritu Krita Vyadhis.
Following Rtucharya is preventive of those ailments. Even when the dosha aggravation takes place of their associated seasons, following Rtucharya will stop them from progressing in direction of severe pathogenesis. Even when ailments manifest, they are going to be delicate and self-limiting.
One must also correctly observe the principles and rules of Rtu Sandhi – the junctional interval within the transition between any two seasons.
Associated Studying – Rtusandhi
One can not know or out of the blue undertake for Vyapanna Rtus as a result of they’re unpredictable. We should always shortly adapt to the sudden adjustments within the seasons and observe appropriate preventive measures in accordance with the vyapanna rtu. If ailments get manifested, the remedy rules particular for the aggravated dosha – dosha pratyanika and manifested illness – vyadhi pratyanika chikitsa must be adopted.