TRIVIDHA BALA- RELATION WITH BALA & SARIRA VRUDDHIKARA BHAVAS

TRIVIDHA BALA AND ITS RELATION TO BALAVRUDDHIKARA BHAVA AND SHAREERAVRUDDHIKARA BHAVA

In Ayurveda, Bala refers to the strength or vitality of an individual. It is essential for maintaining health, resisting diseases, and sustaining life activities. Bala is classified into three types based on its origin and characteristics — this is known as Trividha Bala. It is closely related to the factors responsible for enhancement of strength and body growth, known as Balavruddhikara Bhava and Shareeravruddhikara Bhava respectively.

TRIVIDHA BALA (THREE TYPES OF STRENGTH)

1. SAHAJA BALA (INBORN STRENGTH)

• This is the natural strength with which a person is born.

• It is dependent on the genetic constitution (Prakriti), inherited traits, and quality of Shukra (sperm) and Shonita (ovum).

• This type of Bala is relatively stable and not affected much by external factors.

• It represents the Vyadhikshamatva (immunity) present from birth.

📜 Relevant Shloka:

सहजं यत् स्वभावेन जातं सैव बलं स्मृतम्।
(Sahaja Bala is the strength that is innate, present from birth by nature)

2. KALAJ BALA (TEMPORAL OR TIME-DEPENDENT STRENGTH)

• This strength varies with age (Vaya) and season (Kala).

• Age-based strength: It is maximum in youth, moderate in middle age, and decreases in old age.

• Seasonal strength: It is highest in Hemanta (early winter), moderate in Shishira, and least in Grishma (summer).

• Reflects the dynamic nature of Bala influenced by external environmental conditions.

📜 Relevant Shloka:

कालजो यस्तु विपर्ययेण कालस्य बलं स्मृतम्।
(Kalaja Bala varies according to the seasons and time-based changes in the body)

3. YUKTIKRITA BALA (ACQUIRED STRENGTH)

• This Bala is developed through proper diet, lifestyle, exercise, use of Rasayana (rejuvenators), and health practices.

• It can be enhanced or reduced depending on efforts.

• It is highly influenced by personal conduct, discipline, and medical intervention.

• This Bala is essential in modern times, as it can be modified for better health outcomes.

📜 Relevant Shloka:

युक्तिकृत्तु यथायोगं बलं यत् साधनैः स्मृतम्।
(Yuktikrita Bala is that which is gained through proper and intelligent use of diet and lifestyle)

BALAVRUDDHIKARA BHAVA (FACTORS THAT INCREASE STRENGTH)

• These are factors that specifically help in the enhancement of Bala (strength) in a person.

• Mentioned in Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 28, these include diet, lifestyle, and natural influences.

Key Balavruddhikara Bhava:

• Guru Ahara (nutritious and heavy food)

• Snigdha Ahara (unctuous food)

• Samskara Yukta Ahara (food processed with healthy techniques)

• Rasayana Sevana (use of rejuvenative therapies)

• Vyayama (regular moderate exercise)

• Satmya Ahara and Vihara (compatible food and lifestyle)

• Rutu Anusara Vihara (seasonally adjusted lifestyle)

📜 Relevant Shloka from Charaka:

गुरु स्निग्धं मधुरं स्थैर्यकरं बलवर्धनम्।
सात्म्यं संस्कृतयुक्तं च बलवृद्धिकरं स्मृतम्॥
(Heavy, unctuous, sweet, stable, wholesome, and well-processed foods are known to enhance strength)

SHAREERAVRUDDHIKARA BHAVA (FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR BODY GROWTH)

• These factors contribute to physical growth and development of the body.

• They also indirectly influence Bala because a well-developed body is a sign of good strength.

Important Shareeravruddhikara Bhava:

• Shukra-Shonita Samsiddhi (healthy reproductive components)

• Garbha Ashraya Desha (quality of uterine environment)

• Ahara (nutrition) of mother during pregnancy and child after birth

• Kala (timing/season) during conception and growth

• Deha Satmya (adaptation to local environment and diet)

• Vihara (wholesome daily and seasonal regimens)

📜 Relevant Shloka from Charaka:

शुक्रशोणितप्रसादात् गर्भाशयगुणान्वयात्।
आहारेण च संयोगात् कालयोगाच्च वर्धते॥
(Due to the purity of Shukra and Shonita, uterine qualities, appropriate diet and timely development, the body grows)

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRIVIDHA BALA, BALAVRUDDHIKARA BHAVA, AND SHAREERAVRUDDHIKARA BHAVA

• Sahaja Bala is influenced by Shareeravruddhikara Bhava as both depend on genetic and prenatal factors.

• Kalaja Bala is modified by seasonal and temporal elements, which can be supported by appropriate Balavruddhikara Bhava like seasonal regimens.

• Yuktikrita Bala is directly enhanced by Balavruddhikara Bhava such as Ahara, Vihara, and Rasayana.

• Hence, Trividha Bala is the outcome of a combined influence of both Shareera Vriddhi (growth) and Bala Vriddhi (strength promotion) factors.