Concept of Kala: Ayurvedic & Modern Perspective

Abstract

Ayurveda, much like an ocean, offers an endless horizon of topics that remain unresearched and full of potential. Rachana Sharir is one of the fundamental part of Ayurveda that deals with the different structures of human body like Asthi, Sandhi, Twacha, different Indriya and Kala etc. ‘Kala Sharir’ is one such important concept that requires a comprehensive understanding, despite the limited descriptions provided in our classical texts. Kala is a limiting membrane act as boundaries between the tissues (Dhatus)and their respective organs or cavities (Ashayas). Kala was first time described by Acharya Sushruta in the “Sushrut Samhita Sharir Sthana”. Comprehensive study of Kala Sharir will definitely aid important information in better understanding of human body anatomy as well as physiology. Through this Article, we are trying to explore, that how the concept of kala can be integrated with modern medical practices for a more holistic approach to diagnostic or treatment modalities. This will help to shed light on the topic and make it easier to understand its usefulness in Medical Science.