ROLE OF ASTROLOGY IN DISEASES/AYURVEDA
Vedic Astrology and Ayurveda are generally interlinked with each other. In olden times, Ayurveda Acharyas were well versed both in Astrology and Ayurveda. They mentioned about causes and prognosis of diseases in particular organ/ part of the body with their knowledge in planets and also kala (time) in which the medicines to be given for the patients. In medical therapies, Acharya Caraka(Ref:c.s.sutra.11) made a seperate division called DEIVA VYAPASRAYA CIKITSA like mantra, ausadha, mani, mangala, bali etc ..which are also a part of remedies for diseases mentioned in Ayurveda as well as in Astrology too.
CAUSE OF DISEASE IN AYURVEDA AND ASTROLOGY:
Karma yogi Swami Aravind states that “An individual may get nearly 110 problems in life and disease is one among them”. According to Ayurveda, A disease is caused by improper ahara(food), vihara(activities) and poorva karma paabam( sin from previous life). In Astrology also, 5th place from laghnam explains about his/her poorva karma paaba. To elaborate, a normalperson tend to become diseased if his/her zodiac sign enters 7.5 years of shanidosha. Mainly,the planets & the head (adhipathi) situated in the 6th place from the laghnam of his/her horoscope explains about the diseases of an individual.
ZODIAC SIGN AND BODY PARTS:
Each zodiac sign is responsible for particular body parts in human. If the particular planet situated in specific zodiac is unproductive it causes diseases related to the mentioned body parts below.
Aries – Head
Taurus – Face, Throat
Gemini – Neck, Shoulder, Hands
Cancer – Breast region
Leo – Heart, Nerves in umbilicus
Virgo – Above navel region
Libra – Hip, Lower abdomen
Scorpio – External genitalia
Sagittarius – Thigh region
Capricorn – Knee, Lower legs
Aquarius – Legs, Toes and its related parts
Pisces – Foot and its related parts.
ZODIAC RELATED TO DOSHAS:
In ancient period Acharyas explained the nature of the each zodiac by comparing it to Ayurvedic tridosas.
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius – Pitta dosha
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces – Kapha dosha
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius – Vata dosha
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn –Tridosha
PLANETS AND THEIR RELATED BODYPARTS
& DISEASE:
Each planet is responsible for particular organ and if there is any dosha in particular planet (in an individual horoscope), it can cause specific diseases related to that planet.
Sun(suriyan):Heart, Right eye, Bone, Spinal bone.
DISEASES:Eye sight problem, Body pain, Migraine, Epilepsy, Bone diseases, Baldness, Blood pressure, Heart disease.
Moon (chandran): Left eye, Breast, Uterus, Ovary, Blood, Blood cells.
DISEASES:Psychiatric diseases, Diarrhoea, Cholera, Anemia, Jaundice, Breast diseases, Normal menstrual cycle.
Mars (sevvai): Head, Brain, Forearm, Synovial fluid, haemoglobin, Muscle.
DISEASES: Immunity related problems, Accidental injury, Fractures, Burns, Frequent fever, Skin problems, Box virus, Blood pressure, Menstrual related problems, Pre-mature birth and Genital problems.
Mercury(budhan):Lungs, Throat, Nose, Nerves, Skin in abdomen.
DISEASES: Skin diseases, Nerve related diseases, Stomach ulcers, Severe diseases in young age.
Jupiter(guru):Liver, Spleen, Thigh, Lower abdomen, Body tissues.
DISEASES: Excessive fat related diseases,Jaundice, Kidney diseases.
Venus(sukran): Genital parts, Face, Structure and Function of Sperm.
DISEASES: Sexually transmitted disorders, AIDS, Diabetes, Urinary passage related diseases, Scar in face and breast.
Saturn(shani): Legs, Hair, Nails, Teeth, Joints, Nerves.
DISEASES: Chronic incurable diseases, Cell and tissue related diseases, Cancer, TB, Diseases in old age.
Raaghu and ketu: The body parts depends on the planet in which it is present.
DISEASES:
Raaghu: Fear due to diseases, Anxiety disorders, Skin diseases.
Ketu: Long term fever, Diseases due to poison, Blood cells related disorders, AIDS.
CONCLUSION:
In addition to that mentioned above, Astrologers mentioned specific time and day for taking medicines to get a complete relief from the disease.
Sukra(venus) hora is good time for taking medicines.
Budhan(mercury) hora is not suitable for taking medicines.
Days like Wednesday and Saturday are not suitable whereas Sunday is good.
The predictions explained here were according to the Vedic astrology. Many scholars and scientists had given a number of ideas about the relationship between Astrology and Human body. Learning Ayurveda and Astrology are like an ocean and here I have explained only a drop. These predictions will give us a basic idea to understand the impact of Astrology while treating a disease. These ancient sciences will provide excellent results to the people if utilised in a proper way.
Reference: Poorvaparacharya by sri.swaminatha shastri, Kudumba jothidam,Jothida moolam by subramanian.
CREDITS @ Dr. SHRIVAISHNA.K.K, BAMS
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DISCLAIMER:
Please remember the information are only meant as guidelines and in no way replace the advice or treatment provided by your medical practitioner. It is always good to seek the advice of your physician, homoeopath, naturopath, or herbalist for professional advice in any matter related to your health. This article is for information purposes only.
