Ojas

Ojas holds a special place in Ayurveda. Ojas is the vital essence of the body, a subtle force that incessantly works to keep the body, mind and senses continuously refreshed. It is one of the essences of the nature. Basically there are three cosmic substances or essences of nature according to ayurveda. Prana Tejas Ojas Prana is the breath behind all the vital essence of the universe, tejas is the spark behind all conscious perception and ojas is the seed behind all nourishment and creativity. Prana infuses the physicalmental-spiritual realms with life, tejas gives them clarity, and ojas connects and sustain them. Its quality and quantity have a direct effect on the quality of life: when ojas is low the person is fearful, weak, worried, has deranged senses, poor complexion, weak mind, is rough and thin (charak Samhita Sutrasthana 17.73). Its beneficial qualities are seen in the lusture of the eyes, strength of the body, resistance to disease, efficient digestion, potent fertility and lucidity of the mind. In Ayurveda, Ojas is classified into 2 types: Para ojas: it is located in heart; represent the tejas of vitality and remaining constant in body till death. Thus, para ojas is jiva, the life force that separates the animate from the inanimate. Apara ojas: it is found in a continual state of flux, derived directly from the dhatus, circulating throughout the body in the maintenance of health & mainly in the context of health it plays an important role.