Ojas
Ojas is a Sanskrit term used in Ayurveda to denote the subtle essence that sustains life, vitality, and immunity. It is often described as the refined essence of all bodily tissues, the reservoir of strength and resilience, and the foundation of mental balance. In classical texts, ojas is considered the ultimate product of the body's digestive and metabolic processes and is said to reside in the hridaya, or heart region.
Its formation begins with the ingestion and digestion of food. The seven bodily tissues gradually transform
Mental and physical health rely on ojas; diminished ojas is said to contribute to fatigue, susceptibility to
In Ayurveda, ojas is distinguished from tejas (the body's luminous energy) and prana (life force). It is