The Urges

Brahmacarya, Disease, Lifestyle / December 20, 2022 / By Vinnie

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In the prevention of disease, Ayurveda distinguishes resistible and irresistible urges. To resist an irresistible urge or to create an urge forcefully aggravates Vata, causing a host of diseases.

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Irresistible Urges

Warning

Resisting these urges will cause disease.

Urination
Bowel movement
Gas
Vomiting
Burping
Yawning
Sneezing
Coughing
Hunger
Thirst
Crying
Sleeping

Resistible Urges

These are urges that you should resist from doing.

Working beyond your capacity.
Unhealthy thinking, speech or actions (related to the self or others).
Urge for negative emotions: Desire, anger, greed, pride, addiction, fear, worry, jealousy.
Urge for unhealthy speech: Hurting others by saying bad or insulting things.
Urge for unhealthy actions: Stealing, robbing, and killing others.

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