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@article{206392,
        author = {Dr. Vrushabh Vivek Kuyare and Dr. Vishal Madhukar Khandre and Dr. Tushar Shelar and Dr. Suvarna Boraste and Dr. Bhaskar Jadhav and Dr. Kavita Jadhav},
        title = {Dehabala in Ayurveda: A Conceptual Review of Its Association with Prakriti and Desha},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1371-1377},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206392},
        abstract = {Background: Ayurveda emphasizes the preservation of health through the maintenance of equilibrium among Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, and Agni. Among the various determinants of health, Bala (strength) is regarded as an essential indicator of an individual's capacity to maintain physiological functions and resist diseases. Dehabala represents the physical strength and structural integrity of the body and is influenced by congenital, nutritional, environmental, and constitutional factors. Classical Ayurvedic literature identifies Prakriti (body constitution) and Desha (habitat or geographical region) as two important determinants of Dehabala. Prakriti governs an individual's structural, metabolic, and psychological characteristics, whereas Desha influences health through climatic conditions, soil characteristics, dietary habits, and environmental factors. Understanding the interrelationship among Dehabala, Prakriti, and Desha is fundamental for personalized healthcare and preventive medicine.
Objective: To review the Ayurvedic concept of Dehabala and critically analyze its association with Prakriti and Desha based on classical Ayurvedic principles. Materials and Methods: This conceptual review was prepared through an extensive literature survey of classical Ayurvedic texts including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Ashtanga Sangraha, Bhavaprakasha, and relevant peer-reviewed research articles indexed in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and AYUSH Research Portal. The collected literature was critically analyzed to establish conceptual relationships between Dehabala, Prakriti, and Desha. Conclusion: Classical Ayurvedic literature suggests that Dehabala is not solely determined by inherited constitution but is also influenced by geographical environment and lifestyle. Integrating these concepts into contemporary healthcare may strengthen personalized medicine and preventive healthcare strategies.},
        keywords = {Dehabala, Bala, Prakriti, Desha, Ayurveda, Personalized Medicine, Constitution, Preventive Healthcare.},
        month = {July},
        }