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ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE
This week we explore Ojas, the subtle essence of Kapha dosha and the deepest storehouse of vitality. Ojas is the foundation of our immunity, resilience and inner strength. It governs stability, love and our capacity to endure. Without it, we burn out. With it, we radiate presence.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF OJAS
Ojas comes from the Sanskrit root uj, meaning strength or vigour.
It is the refined essence of the dhātus (tissues), particularly formed from Śukra Dhātu.
Ojas is responsible for immunity, endurance, mental stability and spiritual glow.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The role of Ojas as the subtle essence of Kapha
How Ojas is produced through proper digestion and dhātu formation
The difference between Para Ojas (original) and Apara Ojas (circulating)
Signs of Ojas depletion: fatigue, fear, dryness, burnout
Metaphors for Ojas: the beeswax of the flame, the glow of vitality
How Ojas supports mental clarity, emotional stability and spiritual depth
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Charaka Saṃhitā defines Ojas as the vital essence of life (Jīvita), seated in the heart
Other Ayurvedic texts emphasise its role in strength, nourishment and resistance to disease
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Nourish Ojas with wholesome, unctuous food, rest and loving relationships
Avoid excessive stimulation, fasting, or depletion from overwork
Practices like Yoga Nidra, meditation, slow asana, and prānāyāma build Ojas
Protect your Ojas by living in alignment with natural rhythms and values
Build consistency, compassion and containment in your daily rituals
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