• Dr Athira Vijayan
• Dr Muhammed Nissam

ABSTRACT "Indriya," rooted in the concept of "Indra" symbolizing Prana or life force, refers to the vital sensory organs within the body. Ayurveda recognizes these sensory gateways as the primary tools for knowledge acquisition. Among them, the eye stands as the premium sense organ with the aphorism "Sarvendriyanam Nayanam Pradhanam". Visual stimulation, an essential part of daily life, plays a pivotal role in inducing both physiological and psychological relaxation. It exerts a substantial influence on homeostasis and lifespan by modulating hormonal signaling pathways. Additionally, visual stimuli synchronize with our circadian rhythm, the internal clock governing alertness and sleep patterns based on environmental light changes. This interaction between visual stimuli and the body extends to various aspects of health, including eating habits, digestion, body temperature, hormone release, and overall bodily functions. Safety perceptions, emergency preparedness, and the ability to cope with potentially traumatic events are integral aspects of human existence. Vision plays a critical role in these aspects. This could be the underlying reason why Ayurveda emphasizes the normal functioning of Indriyas as a criterion for "Swastha Lakshana". This paper aims to elucidate the crucial role of visual stimulus in maintaining health from an Ayurvedic perspective.

Indriya, Visual stimulus, Circadian rhythm, Homeostasis

"AYURVEDIC INSIGHTS INTO THE HEALTH-ENHANCING POWER OF SIGHT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.e326-e330, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501444.pdf

"AYURVEDIC INSIGHTS INTO THE HEALTH-ENHANCING POWER OF SIGHT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppe326-e330, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501444.pdf