• Dr Divyani Soni
• Dr Vandana Verma
• Prof Sangeeta Gehlot

Among all the psychological disorders, depression is the most common mental disorder that affects most people’s life directly or indirectly. According to WHO, approximately 350 million people have depression worldwide. Ayurveda has recognized the role of psychosocial stress in the maintenance of physical and mental health. Sharira and Mana both are places of disease manifestation. The expression of mental functions, mental processes and consciousness seems to be the expression of Trigunas i.e. Satva, Rajas and Tamas. These Guna are responsible for psychological variability among individuals, which could be observed in their behavioral expressions as psychological traits. Depression is due to the influence of Bhaya (fear) & Moha (illusions) and Tamo Guna is the main factor that is responsible for depression. It is both a state of emotion (Manasika Bhava) as well as a disease (ManasikaVyadhi). In Ayurvedic Samhitas,Vishada and Avasaada are the two mentioned conditions which have a close resemblance with depression. Charak has quoted “Vishado Rogavardhananaam” i.e., it is by far the biggest factor in making any disease worse. It comes under one of the eight Vataja Nanatmaja Vikaras which indicates that it cannot occur without the involvement of Vata Dosha.

Depression, Vishada, Avasaada, Tamoguna, ManasikaVikara.

"Concept of Vishada/Avasaada(Depression) in Ayurveda: A Literary Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no.f39-f46, April-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2304504.pdf

"Concept of Vishada/Avasaada(Depression) in Ayurveda: A Literary Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no. ppf39-f46, April-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2304504.pdf