Hour 42 Ayurveda – Natural Urges II

ADHARANEEYA VEGA (NON-SUPPRESSIBLEURGES)

Adharaneeya Vega

Adharaneeya Vega refers to the natural physiological urges that the body generates to expel waste or fulfill specific functions. These urges are considered non-suppressible, meaning that they must be addressed immediately to avoid potential harm to the body.

Non – suppressible urges (Adharaneeya Vega)

These 13 urges are considered Adharaneeya and should not be suppressed, as doing so can lead to various diseases and imbalances in the body. They are

1. Urination (Mutra Vega)
2. Defecation (Purisha Vega)
3. Flatus/Gas (Vata Vega)
4. Sneezing (Kshavathu Vega)
5. Belching (Udgar Vega)
6. Yawning (Jrumbha Vega)
7. Vomiting (Chardi Vega)
8. Tears (Ashru Vega)
9. Semen/Ejaculation (Shukra Vega)
10. Thirst (Trishna Vega)
11. Hunger (Kshudha Vega)
12. Sleep (Nidra Vega)
13. Breathing after exertion (Shrama Vega)

1. Urination (Mutra Vega):
   • Suppression: Preventing or delaying urination.
   • Diseases Caused: Pain in the bladder, urinary tract infections, difficulty urinating, and disorders of the kidneys or bladder.
2. Defecation (Purisha Vega):
   • Suppression: Delaying bowel movements.
   • Diseases Caused: Constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, headache, loss of appetite, and rectal diseases like fissures or piles.
3. Flatus (Vata Vega):
   • Suppression: Holding in gas or flatulence.
   • Diseases Caused: Abdominal distension, pain, bloating, indigestion, and discomfort in the lower abdomen.
4. Sneezing (Kshavathu Vega):
   • Suppression: Stopping the act of sneezing.
   • Diseases Caused: Headaches, nasal congestion, throat disorders, facial paralysis, and dizziness.
5. Belching (Udgara Vega):
   • Suppression: Controlling the natural urge to belch after eating.
   • Diseases Caused: Indigestion, chest pain, bloating, and discomfort in the stomach region.
6. Yawning (Jrumbha Vega):
   • Suppression: Preventing yawns when tired or sleepy.
   • Diseases Caused: Weakness, facial paralysis, spasms in facial muscles, and discomfort in the jaw.
7. Vomiting (Chardi Vega):
   • Suppression: Suppressing the need to vomit when the body is trying to expel toxins.
   • Diseases Caused: Nausea, skin diseases, loss of taste, indigestion, and heaviness in the body.
8. Tears (Ashru Vega):
   • Suppression: Holding back tears during emotional situations.
   • Diseases Caused: Headache, eye disorders, psychological disturbances, heart-related issues, and emotional stress.
9. Semen (Shukra Vega):
   • Suppression: Preventing ejaculation during sexual activity or the natural release of semen.
   • Diseases Caused: Pain in the genitals, difficulty in urination, weakness, sexual dysfunction, and discomfort in the reproductive organs.
10. Thirst (Trishna Vega):
    • Suppression: Ignoring the body’s need for water.
    • Diseases Caused: Dehydration, dryness in the throat and mouth, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, and loss of strength.
11. Hunger (Kshudha Vega):
    • Suppression: Not eating when the body signals hunger.
    • Diseases Caused: Weakness, indigestion, fatigue, body pain, and low energy.
12. Sleep (Nidra Vega):
    • Suppression: Forcing oneself to stay awake when the body is naturally inclined to sleep.
    • Diseases Caused: Sleep disorders, headaches, stress, poor concentration, mental instability, and fatigue.
13. Breathing after exertion (Shrama Vega):
    • Suppression: Stopping heavy breathing after physical exertion.
    • Diseases Caused: Breathlessness, fatigue, chest pain, and decreased vitality.

Summarization

• Vega refers to urges.
• Adharaneeya or non-suppressible urges are 13 in number, suppressing which leads to aggravation of doshas.
• Non-Suppressible Urges are vital for maintaining physical health and should never be restrained, as doing so can lead to illness.
• These urges must be consciously restrained to cultivate self-control, enhance emotional stability, and foster spiritual and social well-being.

Therefore, Ayurveda emphasizes the balance of body, mind, and spirit by guiding the appropriate expression of non-suppressible urges for physical health and the conscious control of suppressible urges for mental peace, ethical living, and spiritual growth.