Indian Medicine (Medicin), translated by C. G. Kashikar c10.8

c10.8

The quintessence of all the seven elements is called ojas—vitality or bala—power and as a result of the same external and internal organs fulfil their functions. Ojas is oily, white, cold, soft etc. and pervades the whole body. It is demolished by injuries, grief, exhaustion, hunger and the like. There are three grades of the derangement of ojas; the worst stage leads to death. (Su. 1.15).