| Keyword | Vyaadhi |
| Type | N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तद् दु:ख संयोग व्याधय उच्यते। सु. सू. १/२३ |
| Reference | S.Su.1/23, C.Su.9/4, A.H.Su.1/20, M.Ni.1/7, C.Ni.1/5, A.H.Su.1/20 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – disorder , disease , ailment , sickness |
| Implied Meaning | The word Vyaadhi means pain or sorrow. It is the result of the unbalanced state of Dosha , Dhaatu and Mala ( waste products ). |
| Elaboration | Though Dosha , Dhaatu , Mala are responsible for the development of any disease, Dosha are the key factors in the development of it. Dosha are the factors capable of initiating a disease process and of vitiating the other body constituents. Diseases are classified by considering various aspects: 1. Diseases of Body and Mind 2. Nija and Aagantuja – Diseases resulting from internal causative factors like fever, and those resulting from external causative factors like trauma 3. Ekadoshaja , Dvandvaja and Saannipaatika . – Diseases resulting from the contribution of a single or more Dosha . Classification of diseases as per Sus`hruta are: a ) Hereditary diseases b ) Congenital diseases c ) Diseases caused by vitiated Dosha d ) Traumatic diseases e ) Diseases due to environmental factors f ) Diseases arising due to bad luck or misfortune g ) Natural diseases |
| Synonyms | Roga , Duhkha , Roga , Aabaadha – means pain or sorrow Paapamaa – one, which arises as result of sins Aamaya – one, which arises as result of indigestion Vikaara – one, which is associated with impaired structure or function of various organs Jvara – one, which is associated with fever and irritability of mind Yakshmaa – one, which is associated with wasting Aatanka – one, which is associated with unbearable state Gada – one, which can arise various aetiological factors |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Illness, Sickness, suffering, |
| Antonym | Svaasthya |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 11:40 am