He who is enlightened and knows his igikai lives his life to the fullest. Rest we are all walking towards the grave complaining about pity things in life. Achara Rasayana is an Ayurvedic guidebook that teaches the right conduct for living a purposeful life.
Life itself is a miracle and the blessing of each day is beautiful. But many of us gets deviated and our purpose gets blurred. Living without purpose awakens greed, anger, jealously and corrupt thoughts within us. Ayurveda teaches the art of rightegous living that helps in finding your life’s purpose.
Ayurvedic Rasayana
Ayurveda introduced Rasayana therapies to enhance quality of life. Achara Rasayana is one such therapy that concentrates on the code of conduct and behavioural aspects. The right behaviour is essential to live healthy in terms of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Achara Rasayana encompasses behavioural medicines. This focus on a person’s mental state, stress reactions, communication skills, relationship conduct. This rasayana also helps in anger management, alcohol intake, sexual desires and other areas of behaviour. In conclusion, for healing an ailing body it is important to heal the mind.
If one does not heal their mind, true health will never manifest.
Health is not just a physical state. It is an amalgation of mental, emotional, spiritual state as well. Ayurvedic teachings of Achara Rasayana promotes truthfulness and calmness. Achara Rasayana also teaches one to celibrate life, forbid alcohol and following other codes of conduct.
Achara Rasayana
The manuscripts of Achara Rasayana goes as – ‘A person must be truthful, free from anger, devoid of alcohol and sex overindulgence. Also, he must not indulge in violence or exhaustion. The person should regularly offer prayers to Gods, Teachers, Preceptors and old people. Further, he must be absolutely free from barbarous acts, his period of awakening and sleep is regular. In addition, he must take milk and Ghee regularly. Moreover, he should be free from ego, whose conduct is good, mind broad. Furthermore, the person should have a love for spiritual knowledge and have excellent self-control. Such a person should regularly read scripture and have regard for elderly people. If a person endowed with these qualities takes rejuvenation therapy they get all the rejuvenation benefit.’
Above all, honesty, truth and peace are three pillars of Psychological Aspects of Achara Rasayana.
Any person who undertakes this rejuvenation therapy is said to attain longevity. His memory, youth and intellect are protected. He lives free of disease and his skin retains the lustre and complexion. Such a man lives young and age never shows on his face.
It helps to have good control on mind and acts as psycho immunomodulator. This practice helps reduce stress and thus prevents the release of free radicals. It casts a positive effect on the personality, social relationship and physical health of an individual.
Honesty, respect, compassion and love helps in building a strong core for social and behavioural aspects. Achara Rasayana helps an individual in understanding society and his role in uplifting society. But, in today’s world it’s a forgotten art. And we are seeing the repurcussions.
Tips for Achara Rasayana
- Firstly, be positive. Positive attitude helps in handling stress and anxiety with ease.
- Secondly, let your emotions flow. Accept your emotions and let it go.
- Thirdly, be truthful in words and actions.
- Most importantly, focus on finding your purpose and always do what you love to do.
- Also, indulge in music. It exhibits a positive effect on emotions, improves the quality of life and prolongs your lifespan.
- Above all, worshipp your God and teachers. Chant mantras and practice meditation for stress management.
- Serve the elderlies, respect your parents, avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Above all, walk in the path of Satya (truth), ahimsa (nonviolence), brahmacharya (observance of sexual discipline).
- Listen to Vedic chanting, such as the Sama Veda. This helps enhance coordination between heart and mind, senses and mind. It aligns your awareness with the laws of nature, to live a mistake-free life.
- Meditation opens your mind to pure consciousness, releases stress and strengthens the intellect.
- All of the facets of the ayurvedic routine (massage, exercise, yoga, eating the balanced diets) help to promote positive behaviour.
Final Take
In conclusion, people who follow Achara Rasayana, are seen to be good at academics. Further, they enjoy better physical and mental health and are more friendly. Those who chose the path of Achara Rasayana enjoys satisfaction in life. They endure minor health problems and manage stress very well. But the one who walks in the opposite lane of Achara Rasayana is a slow learner and can be a potential threat to society.