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How to Read Ojas in the Pulse and What is Ojas
The Expression of Ojas in the Pulse is discovered through the Gunas of the pulse which supports the process of Agni, Ama, and Ojas in connection with Soma.
Soma is the physical aspect of consciousness expressed as unity. Ojas is the final most refined substance of Ahar Ras (Food Nutrigen) that is a product of metabolism after all the food we ingest is processed through Agni (digestive fire). Ama is the waste product that the body no longer needs. (Sala, 2021)
"Our digestion is an indication of how we live our life." Sultan Sala (Sala, 2021)
The condition of Pitta and the body's ability to transform food into energy consists of the process known as Agni. There are 13 Agnis and 7 Srotas, that contribute to this digestive process, each one nourishing the next.
The 5 Buta Agnis are:
Jathar Agni - primary body
Akash Agni
Vayu Agni
Tejas Agni
Ap Agni
Prithivi Agni
which are the digestive agnis of the elements.
The 7 Agnis that align with the 7 Srotas are as follows:
7 Dhatu Agnis. 7 Srotas
* Ras Agni * Rasvah Srota
* Rakt Agni * Raktvash Srota
* Mamsa Agni * Mamsavah Srota
* Med Agni * Medvah Srota
* Ashti Agni * Ashtivah Srota
* Majja Agni * Majjavah Srota
* Shukra Agni * Shukravah Srota
When performing Nādi Vigyān, one may feel the qualities or Gunas of the Ojas in the pulse through the following: (Sala, 2021)
* Heavy-weight
* Cold -cool, calm
* Soft
* Smooth - even
* Viscous - thick
* Viscous - unified (Samitha)
* Stable - rhythmic activity
* Clear
* Unctuous - fully harmonious
Ojas does have its own Doshas when imbalanced, these 3 are: (Sala, 2021)
* Visrams - dislocated, dryness, pain, tenderness
* Vyapat - impure Ojas, stiffness, swelling, laziness
* Kshaya - decreased state of activity. Fainting, decreased muscle tissue, crying, and death.
This entire process takes place within our physiology after receiving the nourishment or lack thereof, by the food we take in either creating Ojas and Soma or Visrams, Vyapat, and Kshaya.
I noticed within my own pulse a variety of gunas of Ojas that came through, unctuous, soft, smooth, stable, heavy, and sweet. In understanding this, I also felt it throughout my body as I felt light, joyous, and happy. As though I was radiating a vibrant light. Which is the manifest and Soma of Ojas in physical form.
Times to Read Your Pulse
During the day, the pulse can be felt:
On awakening, before sitting up or getting out of bed
At least 2 or 3 times while attending to personal hygiene, i.e elimination, brushing your teeth, bathing
In the morning and evening, before and after Yoga, pranayama, or TM
When feeling hungry or not hungry
Before and after breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Before and after commuting to work
When convenient, during any activity of the day
Before going to bed
During specific circumstances, the pulse can be felt:
When one is feeling energetic or tired, under pressure, waiting, or in a hurry
During various activities such as physical or mental work, studies, errands, cooking, caring for family members
While experiencing different emotions such as happiness, enthusiasm, love, compassion, irritation, fulfillment, disappointment, sadness, boredom, fear, etc
During leisure-time activities
During exposure to different weather conditions
Qualities of the Pulse:
lightness/heaviness
warmth / cool
stability/change
sharpness/ softness
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As always, please consult a physician before beginning any physical activity.
References:
Sala, Sultan; Videos 3.1: The Expression of Ojas - Immunity in the Pulse; https://mum.instructure.com/courses/1063/pages/videos-3-dot-1-the-expression-of-ojas-immunity-in-the-pulse?module_item_id=8548
Sala, Sultan. M.S; Video Lesson Ojas Pt.2;https://mum.instructure.com/courses/1063/pages/videos-3-dot-1-the-expression-of-ojas-immunity-in-the-pulse?module_item_id=85483
Sala, Sultan. M.S; Video Lesson ; https://mum.instructure.com/courses/1063/pages/videos-3-dot-1-the-expression-of-ojas-immunity-in-the-pulse?module_item_id=85483
