Concept of Dik in Ayurveda
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Dik refers to the ten directions in Ayurveda - the four cardinal directions (east, west, north, south), the four intermediate directions (northeast, northwest, southwest, southeast), and up and down. Dik is considered an eternal, omnipresent, and fundamental dravya (substance) in Ayurveda due to its qualities and effects. The directions impact activities like collecting herbs, sleeping, receiving treatment, and plant growth. Certain Ayurvedic procedures also involve directional movements.
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- 2. Dik Introduction Karana Dravya Amurtha Karana Dravya Nithya (eternal), Vibhu (spreading all over), Anadi (No birth) & Ananta (No end) पर्यार् दिशस्तु ककु भः काष्टा आशस्च् हरितस्च् ताः ॥ (अमिकोष)
- 3. Gunas Sankhya Parinama Prithkatwa Samyoga Vibhaga
- 4. Dasha Upadi bheda Purva (Prachi) (East) Paschima (Pratichi) (West) Uttara (Udichi) (North) Daksina (Avachi) (South) Ishana (North east) Vayavya (North West) Nairriti (South west) Agneya (South east) Urdhwa desa / Brahmi (Upper direction) Adho Desa / Nagi (Lower direction)
- 5. Dik Purva (East) Paschima (West) Uttara (North) Daksina (South) Ishana (North - East) Vayavya (North - West) Nairutya (South - West) Agneya (South - East) BrahmiNagi
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- 7. Dik Dravyatwa siddhi Dik is having Guna & Karma so it is Dravya Gunas Sankhya , Parinama, Prithkatwa, Samyoga Vibhaga Karma It gives the knowledge of different direction Eg East, West..etc
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