DHARNIYA & ADHARNIYA VEGA (SUPPRESSIBLE & NON SUPPRESSIBLE URGES)

 

Dharniya & Adharniya Vega

(Suppressible & Non Suppressible Urges)

Human body is an amazing machine which has a number of ways to balance the substance which could be beneficial and harmful to the body. To make balance of these substances our body is equipped with urges (vegas) which appear naturally. According to Ayurveda there is one main cause of all the types of diseases and that is the suppression of natural vega. Ayurveda has described some natural vegas which should not be suppressed and retained at any cost. If they are suppressed at regular basis due to any reason, they can lead to various health problems.

In Ayurvedic medicine there is a specialized branch called Swasthavritta in which Vegadharan has been explained. The word Vega means natural urges and dharan refers to suppression. There are two types of natural urges – DHARNIYA, the one that is to be suppressed and ADHARNIYA, the one that is not be suppressed. Hence Dharniya vegas are suppressible urges and Adharniya vegas are non suppressible urges.

·         Name of Dharniya Vega – Urges which need to be controlled, not to be expressed 

1.	Lobh	Greediness	8.	Abhyasuya	Jealousy
2.	Shoka	Grief	9.	Kama	Passion
3.	Bhaya	Fear	10.	Mana	Pride
4.	Krodha	Anger	11.	Mada	Arrogance
5.	Ahamkara	Ego	12.	Cittodvega	Anxiety
6.	Nirlajjata	Shamelessness	13.	Vishada	Anguish
7.	Irsha	Envy	14.	Dainya	Inferiority complex

 

·         Name of 14 Adharniya Vega

1.	Mutra vega	Urge of urine
2.	Purish vega	Urge of faeces
3.	Sukra vega	Urge of semen
4.	Apana vayu vega	Urge of passing flatus
5.	Chardi vega	Urge of vomit
6.	Kshavathu vega	Urge of sneeze
7.	Udagara vega	Urge of belching
8.	Jrimbha vega	Urge of yawning
9.	Kshuda vega	Urge of hunger
10.	Trishna vega	Urge of thirst
11.	Ashru vega	Urge of cry
12.	Nidra vega	Urge of sleep
13.	Shramashwas vega	Urge of breathe heavily on exertion
14.	Kasa vega	Urge of coughing

 

A. Mutra vega dharan (Suppression of urge of urine)

When urge to urinate is controlled, it can cause retrograde flow of urine into kidney, urinary calculi, distended bladder and create incorrect programming of the nervous system over time. It may cause pain in the body, urinary bladder, and genitalia. It can also lead to constipation, headache, difficulty in micturation, bending the body near to abdomen, and distension of the abdomen.
Disorders	Suppressing the vega to pass mutra causes pains in the body especially in the Basti Shool (pain in urinary bladder) Mehana Shoola (pain in penis), Mutrakruchata (difficulty in micturition), Shiroruja (headache), Malaavrodha (constipation), Vinama (bending the body near to abdomen), Anaha (distension of the abdomen). After sometime this person may develop diseases of bladder and urinary tract. These are the symptoms caused by suppression of Vega of Mutra
Treatment	The symptoms caused by this are relieved by Swedana (hot fomentation) over abdomen, Avgahana (hot tub bath), Abhyanga (body massage with oil). Ghrit avapid (drops of ghee in nose) and Basti karma (enema treatment) is recommended if symptoms are not relieved by above measures. For this Trividha basti i.e. Niruha, Anuvasana and Uttarbasti is advised. According to Acharya Vagbhata such patients should be administered with large quantities of medicated Ghrit (butter), before and after food, which is known as “Avapidaka Sarpi”.

 

B. Purish vega dharan (Suppression of urge of faeces)

Suppressing the feces might cause constipation, rectal pouch, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, pain in the rectum and the large intestines, obstruction of feces and flatus, vomiting, an upward movement of air in the abdomen, bad breath, and oppression in the heart region. Due to re absorptions of the toxins, you can get body aches, leg pain, and headaches.
Disorders	Person who suppresses the Vega of Purisha develops Pakwashaya Shool (pain in large intestine), Shiroshool (headache), Purish Aapravarthanam (obstruction of stool), Vata Apravarthanam (obstruction of flatus), Pindiko dveshteana (cramps in calf muscles) and Aadhmanam (distension of abdomen). Bad odor from mouth and sometime Mukhen malapravrutti (stool comes out from mouth).These are the symptoms caused by suppression of Vega of Purisha.
Treatment	These Symptoms are relieved by use of external body oleation followed by hot fomentation (tub bath or steam bath), inserting Varti (suppositories) in to rectum, administering Basti (medicated enema) and use of foods which are Pramathi (laxative) should be adopted according to the clinical stage.

 

C. Sukra vega dharan (Suppression of urge of semen)

When males suppress their urge to discharge seminal fluid, it can cause retrograde ejaculation, increased flow, and there is pain and inflammation in genitals. There could also be difficulty in passing urine and pain in the heart region or in the whole body. The person might get a fever. There might be an enlargement of the scrotum and seminal calculi, which causes pain in the testes and pain during ejaculation. The person might even suffer from impotency, as semen can ejaculate in bladder.
Disorders	Suppression of Vega of Sukra (Semen) results in, Medra & vrushan Shool (Swelling and pain at genitals parts especially in penis & testicles), Jwara (fever), Hridhya pida (discomfort in the region of heart) Angamarda (body pain) Mutraavarodha (obstruction during urination), enlargement of scrotum, formation of Shurashamari (seminal calculi) and over a period of time the person may suffer from Klaibyata (impotency). These are the symptoms caused by suppression of Vega of Sukra.
Treatment	These above symptoms are relieved by whole body Snehan (medicated oil massage), hot water tub bath, nutritional diet that contains milk, rice, ghee (Clarified butter). These problems should be managed by giving Madira (alcohol) and meat of Charanyudha (chicken of Cock/hen), Rakta Sali (Red rice), and indulging in sexual intercourse. Basti (medicated enema) treatments are good if symptoms are not relieved by above measures.

 

D. Vayu vega dharan (Suppression of urge of passing flatus)

Controlling the urge to pass flatus can lead to painful upward movement of air or vayu in abdomen, distension of the abdomen, and even an abdominal tumor. It might cause physical weakness, loss of vision, loss of appetite, and heart disease. It may also obstruct the passing of flatus, stool, and urine.
Disorders	Suppression of Vega of Apana vayu causes Udavarta (painful upward movement of vayu in abdomen), Aadhmanam (distension of abdomen) Klama (debility), Mala avrodha (obstruction to pass flatus and faeces), Mutra rodha (urine retention), Koshtashool (abdominal pain) Dushtivadha (diminished or loss of vision), Agninaash (loss of appetite) and Hridyaroga (heart diseases). These are the symptoms developed due to suppression of Vega of the Apana vayu.
Treatment	Above symptoms are relieved by Snehan (oleation), Swedan (hot fomentation), Avgahan (hot tub bath), Abhyanga (body massage with oil) use of Ushnodak (mild got water) for drinking process and use of Vatashamak and Anulomak Dravya.

 

E. Chardi vega dharan (Suppression of urge of vomit)

Vomiting is the way the body tries to get rid of toxins. Therefore suppressing the urge to vomit can cause rashes, skin diseases, itching, anorexia, fever, irritation in eyes, anemia, cough, nausea, discolored black patches on face, shortness of breath, and swelling.
Disorders	The diseases caused by the suppression of the Vega for vomiting are Visarap (erysipelas) pruritus, Kotha (urticaria or rash), Kandu (itching all over the body), Aruchi (anorexia), Vyanga (black colored patch on face), Shotha (oedema or swelling), Pandu (anemia), Jwara (fever), Kushta (Various skin diseases) and Hrillas (nausea).
Treatment	Treatment includes induced vomiting after food, Langhan (fasting), Raktamokshan (blood leeching by Jaloka (Leech) etc. use of foods and drinks which are dry i.e. Ruksha annapana (Without using oil or butter), Dhumapana (medicated smoking) Vyayam (physical exercise) and Virechan Karma (purgation).

 

F. Kshavathu vega dharan (Suppression of urge of sneeze)

Repressing a sneeze can result in weakness of the sensory organs, headache, neck stiffness, and sometimes facial paralysis.
Disorders	Suppression of the Vega of Kshavathu results in Shiroshool (headache), Manyasthamb (neck stiffness), Aardit (facial paralysis), Ardhavbhedak (hemicrania or partial headache) and Indriya dourablya (weakness of sensory organs). These are the symptoms caused by suppression of Vega of Kshavathu.
Treatment	Symptoms are relieved by external oleation of head, shoulders and neck region, Swedan (hot fomentation), Dhumapana (inhalation of medicinal smoke), use of Nasya (medicated nose drops therapy). The person should consume ghee after meals and follow all the measures which are useful to stabilize the Vata Dosha.

 

G. Udgara vega dharan (Suppression of urge of belching)

If you control your burp, you can get hiccups, shortness of breath, disliking of foods, shivering, and heaviness in heart or chest pain.
Disorders	The person who suppression of this Vega develops Hikka (hiccup), Shwasa (dyspnoea), Aruchi (reduced interest in meals), Kampa (shivering), feeling of heaviness in chest and heart. These are the symptoms caused by suppression of Vega of Udgar.
Treatment	These symptoms are relieved by following all the treatments that are mentioned in the cure of hiccup diseases.

 

H. Jrimbha vega dharan (Suppression of urge of yawning)

Stopping the flow of a yawn impairs vata dosha and creates symptoms similar to the suppression of sneezing. It can create diseases of the eyes, throat, ears, and nose. It can cause bending of the body close to abdomen. It can lead to convulsions, contractions, tactile sensations, tremors, and shivering in the body.
Disorders	Suppression of this Vega results in diseases of the eyes, throat, ears and nose. Vinama (Bending the body near to abdomen), Aakshepa (convulsions), Sankocha (contractions), Supti (loss of tactile sensation), Kampa (tremors) and Pravepna (more shivering of the body). These are the symptoms produced by suppression of the Vega of Jrimbha.
Treatment	Symptoms are relieved by following all measures to stabilize Vata Dosha. For the treatment of these ailments, one should use drugs for alleviating Vata.

 

I.  Kshuda vega dharan (Suppression of urge of hunger)

Suppressing hunger can lead to body aches, aversion towards food, exhaustion, pain in abdomen, dizziness, weakness, discolorations, vertigo, and skinniness.
Disorders	Suppression of hunger Vega leads to Krushata (emaciation), Durbalta (weakness), Vaivarna (Discolorations), Angamarda (generalized body pains), Aruchi (aversion towards food) and Bhrama (Vertigo). These are the symptoms produced by suppression of the Vega of Kshudha.
Treatment	Symptoms are relieved by giving little quantity of unctuous, hot and light food which is easily digestible.

 

J. Trishna vega dharan (Suppression of urge of thirst)

Some of the symptoms of suppressing thirst of water include dryness of the throat and mouth, tiredness, skinniness, general physical weakness, exhaustion, deafening, delusions, dizziness, and even uneasiness in the chest.
Disorders	Suppression of extreme thirst or delaying drinking of water causes Kanthashosha (Dryness of throat and mouth), Badhirya (deafness), Shrama (tiredness), Sada (exhaustion) and discomfort in the chest. These are the symptoms produced by suppression of the Vega of Trisnha.
Treatment	Treatment of these symptoms is providing cold comforts (residing in cool chamber, cold shower bath followed by food and drinks that are cooling in nature etc.

 

K. Ashru vega dharan (Suppression of urge of cry/weep)

When you cry, you feel lighter as rain settles down all the dust and pollution. If you suppress the urge to cry, there can be pain in the nose, and pain in eyes, head, and heart. There may be neck stiffness, anorexia, dizziness, and an abdominal tumor involved. One might even get a common cold and experience loss of taste.
Disorders	Suppression of the Vega of Ashru causes Pratishyaya (common cold), headache, Akshiroga (diseases of the eye), Hridroga (diseases of heart), Aruchi (loss of taste) and Bhrama (dizziness). These are the symptoms produced by suppression of the Vega of Ashru.
Treatment	In such condition one must try to make the person cry or make him sleep comfortably listening to some soothing music or words.

 

L.  Nidra vega dharan (Suppression of urge of sleep)

Sleeping in a timely fashion is crucial for our wellbeing. Staying up during the night causes heaviness in head and eyes, drowsiness, lethargy, delusions, yawning, and body aches.
Disorders	Suppression of the Vega of nidra causes delusion, Jrumbha (more of yawns), Angamarda (Body pain), Tandra (drowsiness), constipation, generalized body pains, Shiroroga (feeling of heaviness in head) and Akshigourav (feeling of heaviness in the eyes).
Treatment	Such persons should regularly undergo mild oil massage all over the body and Swapna (sleep) during the day for half the time if they were awake during the night.

 

M.Shramashwas vega dharan (Suppression of urge of breathe heavily on exertion)

When one suppresses the urge to breathe heavily after exertion, it can lead to the development of an abdominal tumor, heart disease, fainting, delusions, and respiratory tract disorders over a period of time.
Disorders	If one tries to suppress the Vega of shwas after heavy exercise or any physical work, then this urge may lead to Gulma (abdominal tumor), Hridroga (heart diseases), Sanmoha (fainting and delusions) and over a period of time can cause respiratory tract disorders. These are the symptoms produced by suppression of the urge of Shramashwas.
Treatment	Its treatment includes all measures for vitiated Vata Dosha and complete rest. In such conditions the person must take ample rest followed by Vata pacifying diet.

 

N. Kasa vega dharan (Suppression of urge of coughing)

Disorders	Suppression of Kasa Vega causes in its increase and further leads to dyspnoea, anorexia (loss of appetite), heart disease, emaciation and hiccups.
Treatment	The natural remedy for cough like Sitopaladi churna, Talisadi churna or Yashti rnadhu churna with honey or warm water should be given to the patient repeatedly.