OJAS, PRANA & TEJAS

OJAS

Oja is the essence of all the seven tissues (dhatus) of the body. Oja contains all the five basic elements and all the vital substances of the bodily tissues. It is responsible for the autoimmune system & the mental intelligence. Oja is the natural defence mechanism of the body to fight away the diseases.

The final product of digested food plus Agni creates the nutritional precursor called Rasa. In that transformation, dhatu waste products, dhatu by-products and Oja is created. Oja is the pure essence of all tissue; every tissue has its own Oja.

Sites of Oja is (Hridya Sthan) i.e Present in the heart & (Vyapi) Present all over the body like ghee in milk or honey in flower.

PRANA

According to Ayurveda it is “Life Force” that enters the body at birth. It imbues our whole body & leaves at the movement of death. It is responsible for the coordination of breathing, the senses and the mind. This life force is called Prana. Prana is the force necessary to keep all living beings alive; it is found in all life.

TEJAS

Tejas is the essence of internal fire. It governs both physical & mental digestion & assimilation. Tejas gives vigor, bravery and courage allowing us to achieve astonishing actions. It gives us the capability to mobilize our immune systems forces.