The document discusses Dhatu Sarata, which is the examination of body tissue quality in Ayurveda. It describes the seven body tissues or Dhatus - Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra. It explains the importance of examining the quality (Sara) of each Dhatu to understand a person's immunity and strength. The document outlines different types of Dhatu Sara (excellent, moderate, poor), practical applications of the examination, and provides dietary and lifestyle advice for improving moderate or poor tissue quality.
2. Contents of PPT
• Concept of Health
• Bioenergy + Body Tissues- Supporters and
pillars of our body.+
• Healthy & Disease state
• To keep fit –Functions of each Dhatu
• What is Dhatu Sarata ?
• What is the Importance of Sarata Examination
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3. Contents of PPT
• Importance of Saravan Dhatu
• Types of Dhatu Sarata ?
• Practical Utility of Dhatu Sarata
• Dashavidha Pariksha
• What is meaning of word- Sara ?
• Advice for Heena Dhatu Sarata
• Clinical Features of Each Dhatu Sarata
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Concept of Health
• Harmony amongst
these three
components is
essential to maintain
the health
Physical Body
(Sharir)
Dosha
(Bioenergy)
Dhatu
(Tissues)
Mala
(Wastes)
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No Tissue Body
elements
Important
functions.
1) Rasa Body fluids
like plasma,
lymph and
other nutrient
fluid.
Nutrition by
water and
electrolyte.
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No Tissue Body
Element
Important
function.
6) Majja Nerve tissue
and bone
marrow
To fill up
bones
joints and
all Nervous
tissue
functions
17. What is Dhatu Sarata ?
• Examination of Body Tissue Quality
• Sara Dhatu = Vishuddha tara Dhatu
• Sarata can be determined by –
Quantity,Quality,Functions
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18. What is the Importance of
Sarata Examination ?
• Bala mana vishesha Jnyanartham = To
understand the strength of each Dhatu or
Tissue
• Strength can not be understood ,everytime by
just looking outer body frame of the person
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19. Importance of Saravan Dhatu
• In Healthy condition Sama Dhatu concept is
there
• Sama Dhatu means Saravan Dhatu, Balanced
condition of Dhatu
• Saravan Dhatu – Good Quality of Dhatus are
responsible for Best product Oja ( Essence of
all Dhatus )
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20. Importance of Saravan Dhatu
• Saravan or Visshudha Dhatu is responsible for
Best Immune system
• Vitiated Dosha van attack only on weaker
tissues & not on Saravan or strong body
tissues
• Vitiated Dosha + Weaker tissue = Disease
• Dosha Dushya Samurchana Janito Vyadhi
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21. Types of Dhatu Sarata ?
• Dhatu Sarata of each Dhatu like Rasa Sarata
,Rakta Sarata --- 7 Sarata +
• Sarva sar ( 1) +
• Satva Sarata ( Strong Mind)
• Total 9 Types of Sarata Examination
• This is based on Guidelines given in Chharak
Samhita Vimansthana ,Chapter 8 ,verses 102
to 115
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22. Types of Dhatu Sarata ?
• Three types of Sarata of Each Tissue
• Uttam sarata = Best Quality Tissue
• Madyam Sarata = Moderate Quality Tissue
• Heena Sarata = Poor Quality Tissue
• In Ayurvedic Samhita – Asar word is used but
in practice Asar i.e 0 % is rare .So better Heena
sar diagnosis is better
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23. Practical Utility of Dhatu Sarata
• If in the patient –Heena or Madyam sara
Dhatus are found ,Vaidya must advice Tonics
or Rasayan Kalpas to improve the quality of
Tissue – So Immunity will increase
• Less chances of Illness
• In spite of blaming Bacteria,Viruses,Fungi –
Efforts should be made to improve Immunity
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24. Rasayan or Tonics
• Rasayan or Tonic can improve ---
• Dhatu Sarata from Heena or Madhyam sarata
to Uttam Sarata or
• From Poor Quality to Best Quality
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25. Prakruti & Dhatu Sarata
• Prakruti Examination – Biotype or Constitution
Examination = Predominance of Dosha ,from
birth = Indicates Genetic Tendency of
Personality .Prakruti remains same from birth
to death
• Sarata Examination = Tissue Qulality
Examination – Tissue Quality may remain
same at optimal level –But changes to Low
Quality in unhealthy conditions
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31. What is meaning of word- Sara ?
• Excellent or Best orGenuine or Strong or
Supreme quality
• Vishuddha tara = Best Quality Tissue
• Bala man vishesha Jyanartha = To
understand Strength = To understand
Immunity Status
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32. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Rasa Sara
• Rasa Dhatu – Drink enough water or cooling
beverages like fruit Juices ,Sugarcane juice
,Buttermilk ,Lassi ,Medicated water like
Shadangodak ( In Fever) ,Lajja manda ,ORS
,Lemon Juice .Avoid Fasting ,Avoid working in hot
atmosphere like in hot summer out door
activities ,working near furnaces ! Special
precautions should be taken by old people
,Infants ,Pitta dominant Prakruti ,In diseases like
Gastro ,Patients on Diuretics
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33. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Rakta Sara
• Take care of Liver . Eat food stuff having
enough Iron ,Copper ,Mg ,Vitamin B12 &
Vitamin c
• Legumes are beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas
and soybeans.Spinach,Broccoli ,Jaggery +
Ground nut ( Chikki) ,Rajgira Laddu
,Coriander,Nachani , seeds, nuts (
Cashenuts,Almonds) , eggs, dark leafy
vegetables, prunes, dried beans and raisins.
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34. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Rakta Sara
• Rajgira or Lal math Green vegetable + Nachani
Bhakari + Coriander Chatni + Nachani Kheer +
Tea with Jaggery & not with sugar + Beet + Dry
Figs
• Special precautions in Pregnancy ,After
deleivery ,If you are suffering from Bleeding
disorders like ( Piles ,Oesophageal varices
,Peptic Ulcer,ITP) , Worm Infestation ( Hook
worm)
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35. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Mansa Sara
• Enough Protein ( Green Gram ,Black Gram )
,Eggs ,Soyabean
• Adequate muscle development Exercises like
weight lifting
• Full body oil massage ,Shali shastik Pinda
Sweda
• Balarishta , Ashwagandharishta
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36. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Meda Sara
• Adequate Fatty substances in food like oil
,Ghee ,Butter
• High calorie nutritious food with sweet taste
• Full body oil massage
• Adequate Physical rest
• Adequate Sleep
• Avoid dieting or fasting
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37. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Asthi Sara
• Take Calcium ,Vitamin D rich food
• Milk ,Nachani Kheer ,Dry dates ,Dink Laddu
• Most cheeses ,Yogurt are excellent sources of
calcium. Of all nuts, almonds ,figs are among
the highest in calcium
• Oil Massage ( Kati Basti ,Janu Basti ,Manya
Basti )
• Regular Bony Joint exercises
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38. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Majja Sara
• Regular Consumption of Cow’s Ghee ,Milk
• Use of Almonds ,Walnuts
• Avoid Mental stress
• Adequate Sleep
• Avoid vices like Alcohol,Tobacco
• Brahmi Ghee ,Saraswatarishta
• Full body oil massage ,Nasya with Cow’s Ghee
,Shirodhara
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39. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Shukra Sara
• Follow Daily & Seasonal Regimen ,Sadvrutta (
Ethical code of conduct )
• Follow Rule of 8 – 8 hours work + 8 hour rest +
8 hours for personal & social activities
• Balanced diet with Sweet taste & adequate Fat
• Controlled sexual activities
• Milk ,Eggs ,Ghee ,Gold processed water
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40. Advice to Madhyam or Heena Shukra Sara
• Food Good for sperm – Zinc ( Whole wheat grain ) .
Folate is a B vitamin that has been linked to sperm
health.
• Low folate is associated with damaged sperm DNA,
Lower sperm densities, and lower sperm counts --
green, leafy vegetables, such as spinach, Brussels
sprouts, and asparagus fruits and fruit juices like
oranges and orange juice , nuts, beans, and peas
• Vitamin B12 & Vitamin C ,E
• Ashwagandha ,Ginseng
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46. Rasa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Snigdha Twacha Unctuous or oily
2 Schlashna Twacha Smooth Skin
3 Mrudu Twacha Soft skin
4 Prasanna Twacha Fresh or Attractive skin
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47. Rasa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
5 Sa-prabha Lustrous skin
6 Sukshma Lom Fine or thin body hair
7 Alpa Lom body hair are Less in
number
8 Gambhir Lom Body hair are deeply
rooted ,not falling
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48. Rasa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
9 Sukha Happiness
10 Saubhagya Good Fortune
11 Aishwarya Wealthy or rich
12 Upabhog Enjoyment
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49. Rasa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
13 Buddhi Intelligence
14 Vidya Education
15 Arogya Health
16 Ayushya Longevity
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Optimum Quality( Rasa –Sara)
• Examine Skin- Glossy, smooth, soft and attractive.
• Hair on Skin- Delicate, spare and deep rooted.
• No disorders of skin and if skin diseases occur they
get cured easily.
• Even in the hot seasons or in conditions like vomiting
and diarrhea never suffer from dehydration.
51. Rasa – Heena Sara –
Water & Electrolyte Imbalance
Dry & wrinkled skin Dehydration
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52. Rasa – Heena Sara –
Water & Electrolyte Imbalance
Good & Bad skin Rough & Smooth Skin
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53. Rasa – Heena Sara –
Water & Electrolyte Imbalance
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57. Rakta Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Karna Pinna of ear
2 Akshi Lower Palpebral
Conjunctiva
3 Mukha Face
4 Jivha Tongue
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58. Rakta Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
5 Nasa Nose
6 Oshtha Lips
7 Pani tal Palm
8 Pad tal Sole
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59. Rakta Sarata
Sr.No Clinical
Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English
word
9 Nakha Nails ( Koilonychia)
10 Lalat Forehead
11 Mehan Genitals ( Penis )
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60. Rakta Sarata
Sr.No Clinical
Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English word
A Snigdha Unctuous
B Raktam Red or Pink
C Srimad Beautiful
D Bhrajishnu Lustrous
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61. Rakta Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English word
12 Sukha Happiness
13 Uddhatam Medha Best Understanding capacity
14 Manaswitva Egoistic
15 Saukumarya Delicate personality
16 Anati bala Less physical Strength
17 A klesh sahishnu Lack of Endurance
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Rakta Dhatu - Optimum quality-
(Rakta Sara)
ØRed colour and Glossy, unctuous
Palms, soles, nails, conjunctivae, tongue, lips.
ØGood intelligence
ØDo not tolerate-Stress, heat and exertion
64. Rakta –Heena Sara = Anaemia
Pale Conjunctiva Spoon Shaped Nails
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Rasayan for Rakta Dhatu
• Food stuff rich in iron-
Jaggery, Coriander, Beet,
Pomegranate
• Aloe Vera to stimulate
the metabolic centre (i.e.
Liver)
Pomegranate.
67. Mansa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Shankha Temporal region
2 Lalat Forehead
3 Krukatika Nape
4 Akshi Eye
5 Gand Cheek
6 Hanu Jaw
7 Griva Neck
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68. Mansa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
8 Skandha Shoulder
9 Udar Abdomen
10 Kasha Axille
11 Vaksha Chest
12 Pani Sandhi Joints of upper limbs
13 Pad Sandhi Joints of Lower limbs
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69. Mansa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
A Sthira Stability
B Guru Heaviness
C Shubha Beautiful appearance
D Mansopachit Well nourished muscles
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70. Mansa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
14 Kshama Forgiveness
15 Dhruti Courage ,Patience
16 Alaulya Non Greedy
17 Vitta Wealth
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71. Mansa Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
19 Sukham Happiness
20 Aarjav Simplicity ,Politeness
21 Aarogyam Health
22 Balam Strength
23 Dergha Ayu Longevity
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Optimum Quality-
(Mansa Sarata)
• Stability, heaviness and beautiful appearance
through the prominence of forehead, nape of
neck, cheeks, jaws, shoulders, abdomen, chest
and bony joints (well covered with flesh)
• Good physical strength
• Good mental strength-Patience and Non-
greediness.
77. Meda Saratra = Visheshahataha
Sneho =Abundance of Unctuous
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Varna Complexion
2 Swar Voice
3 Netra Eyes
4 Kesha Hair of head
5 Lom Hair of body
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78. Meda Saratra = Visheshahataha
Sneho =Abundance of Unctuous
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
6 Nakha Nails
7 Danta Teeth
8 Oshtha Lips
9 Mutra Urine
10 Purisha Faeces
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79. Meda Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English word
11 Vitta Wealth
12 Aishwarya Rich
13 Sukha Happiness
14 Upabhog Enjoyment
15 Pradanani Charity
16 Arjav Simplicity ,Polite
17 Sukumar Upacharata Delicate habits or can not tolerate strong
treatments Like strong swedan or
fomentation
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Meda Dhatu
Optimum Quality(Meda Sarata)
ØAbundance of unctuousness in complexion,
voice, eyes, hair of the head and also other
parts-nails, teeth, urine and stool
ØSpecial features-In spite of a bulky body,
unable to bear a physical strain
86. Asthi Sarata = Sthul =
Structural dimensions like Length ,Breadth, Circumference etc
are more OR prominent & big OR robust
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Parshni Heels
2 Gulpha Ankles
3 Janu Knee
4 Aratni Forearm or Elbow
5 Jatru Clavicles or collar bones
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87. Asthi Sarata = Sthul =
Structural dimensions like Length ,Breadth, Circumference etc
are more OR prominent & big OR robust
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
6 Chibuk Chin
7 Shir Head
8 Parva Joints
9 Asthi Bones
10 Nakha Nails
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88. Asthi Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
12 Mahotsha Enthusiastic
13 Kriyavant Active
14 Klesha saha Good Endurance
15 Sar sharir Well nourished or strong
body
16 Stira sharir Firm body ,Stable body –
Ageing process is slow
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94. Majja Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Mrudu Anga ( Tanu
Anga ) Balavantaha
Person having Good strength in
spite of small stature
2 Snigdha Varna Unctuous Complexion
3 Snigdha Swara Unctuous Voice
4 Sthula ,Deergha
,Vrutta Sandhi
Robust ,Long & rounded joints
5 Deerghayush Long Life
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95. Majja Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
6 Balavanta Strong
7 Shruta Learned
8 Vitta Wealth
9 Vignyan Knowledge
10 Apatya Progeny
11 Sanman Honour
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Optimum quality-
(Majja Sarata)
• Intelligent, creativity in various fields
(knowledge, culture, education, dance, drama,
architecture etc.)
• Big and rounded joints
• Unctuousness –colour and voice
• Small body frame but still able to sustain
physical and mental strain
102. Shukra sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Saumya Gentle personality
2 Saumya
Prekshinaha
Gentle look
3 Kshir purna
lochan eva
Unctuous eyes ,as if filled
by milk
4 Praharsha bahul Cheerful
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103. Shukra Sarata – Teeth Qualities
Sr.No Clinical Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English word
A Snigdha Unctuous
B Vrutta Rounded ( or well covered
by gums –Vrutta = Avaran)
C sara Strong
D sama Even
E Sanhata Compact
F Shikhar
Shikhar = Shobhana –
Chakrapani
Teeth edges or Gums
Beautiful
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104. Shukra sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features in
Sanskrit
Parallel English word
6 Prasanna ,Snigdha
Varna
Fresh & Unctuous complexion
7 Prasanna ,Snigdha
Swara
Mellodious ,Unctuous voice
8 Bhragishnavo Dazzling appearance
9 Maha Sphicha Large buttocks
10 Stri Priyop bhogaha Loved by women or Interested in
sexual activities
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105. Shukra sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
12 Sukha Happy
13 Aishwarya Rich
14 Aarogya Health
15 Vitta Wealth
16 Sanman Honour
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114. Sattva Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
1 Smrutimanta Good Memory
2 Bhaktimanta Devotee
3 Krutanya Gratefulness
4 Pradnyaha Wisdom
5 Shuchayo Purity
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115. Sattva Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
6 Mahotsaha Enthusiastic
7 Daksha Alert
8 Dhiraha Courageous
9 Samar vikrant
Yodhinaha
Brave warrior
10 Tyakta Vishada Without sorrow
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116. Sattva Sarata
Sr.No Clinical Features
in Sanskrit
Parallel English word
12 Gambhir Buddhi Depth of wisdom or
Maturity in thoughts
13 Gambhir Chesta Matured Activities
14 Kalyan
Abhinivesha
Wish for welfare of others
,Virtuous act
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119. Ojas- Sattvic lifestyle
• Ojas relates to Sattva (Purity), so to built up
immunity Sattvic life style should be followed
• Sattvic or pure or harmonious life style gives
peace, clarity of mind.
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120. Ojas- Sattvic lifestyle
Physical purity includes-
Pure diet, with raw or freshly cooked
vegetarian food
pure air,& water
proper exercise of calming nature
physical cleanliness
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121. Ojas- Sattvic lifestyle
Purity of Mind-
It includes truthfulness
Honesty, humanity
Non violence
Friendliness, compassion
Emotional impurities like anger, hatred, pride,
lust & fear, gossip & worry should be thrown
off
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122. Ojas- Sattvic lifestyle
Purity of life style-
It includes right livelihood (an occupation that
does not bring harm to others)
Pleasant speech
Harmonious or pleasant environment
Avoidance of distraction, noise & all violent or
degrading forms of entertainment.
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Achara Rasayan
• Speaking truth.
• Remaining free from anger.
• Non violence.
• Remain calm & quiet.
• Soft spoken.
• Chanting Mantras.
• Charity and Patience.
• Worshipping God, teachers,
elders.
• Keeping balance in work &
Positive attitude.