Year: 2024 | Month: August | Volume: 14 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 457-462
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240853
Exploring the Concept of Guru Guna: Insights from Ayurveda and Modern Perspectives
Dr Kamla Moond1, Dr Devendra Singh Chahar2
1Associate Professor & HOD, Maulik Siddhanta department, SBLD Ayurved Vishwa Bharati, Sardarshahar
2Associate Professor & HOD, Maulik Siddhanta department, PGIA Jodhpur
Corresponding Author: Dr Kamla Moond
ABSTRACT
Introduction- Guru Guna, a fundamental concept in Ayurveda, embodies the quality of heaviness, influencing various aspects of health and well-being. This abstract delves into the multifaceted nature of Guru Guna, drawing upon insights from Ayurvedic tradition and modern scientific perspectives.
Material & Methods- Textbooks of Ayurveda as well as modern chemistry, physics and biology were analyzed. In Ayurveda, Guru Guna is the basis of diagnosis and treatment. It is associated with foods, substances, and behaviors characterized by density, solidity, and a grounding effect. Understanding Guru Guna is essential for Ayurvedic practitioners to assess imbalances in the doshas and recommend appropriate dietary and lifestyle interventions.
From a modern standpoint, Guru Guna can be understood through the lenses of chemistry, physics and biology. In chemistry, it relates to the physical properties of substances, such as density, molecular weight, and intermolecular forces. In physics, Guru Guna manifests in concepts like mass, inertia, and gravitational effects. In biology, Guru Guna influences nutrient density, metabolic processes, digestive functions, hormonal regulation, and body composition, shaping the impact of dietary choices on health and well-being.
Conclusion- Integrating Ayurvedic concept of Guru Guna with contemporary knowledge provides a comprehensive framework for optimizing health and fostering well-being in today's dynamic world.
Key words: Guru Guna, Heaviness, Density, Health, modern perspective.