• Dr Parvathy R Warrier
• Dr Muhammed Nissam

ABSTRACT Sensory inputs significantly influence brain organization and sensory functions. In Ayurveda, maintaining 'Prasanna Indriya' (harmony of the senses) is vital for overall health, with hearing (Srotra) playing a pivotal role in sensory and motor responses. The WHO's 2021 report highlights hearing disorders as the third most impactful condition affecting quality of life in developed countries. The complex causes of hearing loss include occupational noise, genetics, ototoxic drugs, socio-economic factors, and environmental influences. Noise exposure, often underestimated, disrupts immune function, contributing to physical and mental health issues. Modern lifestyles and technological advancements have introduced new factors exacerbating hearing loss, such as frequent use of portable audio devices, exposure to loud music at concerts and clubs, alcohol and tobacco consumption, and underwater sports. These modern contributors resonate with Ayurvedic principles captured in the 'Trividha Hetu' framework: 'Asatmyaindriyartha Samyoga' (inappropriate sensory engagement), 'Prajnaparadha' (errors in judgment), and 'Parinama' (effects of time and aging). In Ayurveda, the principle of 'Nidana Parivarjana' (avoiding causative factors) is paramount in disease management. Guided by this principle, the present work explores into the intricate aetiology of hearing loss, a global challenge, through the lens of Ayurveda. This paper provides a comprehensive review of preventive strategies, skilfully integrating contemporary medical insights with the enduring wisdom of Ayurveda and juxtaposing modern understandings of hearing loss with timeless Ayurvedic principles.

Hearing loss, Trividha hetu, Ayurveda , Nidana parivarjana, Prajnaparadha

"Preserving Hearing Health - An Ayurvedic approach ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.e543-e547, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501471.pdf

"Preserving Hearing Health - An Ayurvedic approach ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppe543-e547, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501471.pdf