Ojas is formed from the essence of all body tissues, just as honey is the essence of the flowers that the bees collect.
Caraka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 30, Verse 7
Without Ojas there is no life. It marks the beginning of the formation of the embryo when it enters its heart and plays an important role in maintaining health, where it can be compared to resistance to disease and decay, immunity.
Ojas is also known as “the 8th Dhatu”, which is produced at the end of the chain of Dhatus (vital tissues): plasma, blood, muscles, skin, fat, bones, nervous system, bone marrow and reproductive tissues. When Agni (digestive fire) functions healthily, Ama (metabolic waste) can be excreted, more Ojas can be produced and the capacity for Prana (life energy) is increased.
Ojas = purest physiological essence of all body tissues, elixir of life, life force, immunity
From: Hans H. Rhyner: Das Neue Ayurveda Praxis Handbuch. Königsfurt Urania 2011.
Leave a Reply