Trayopastambha (त्रयोपस्तम्भ)

The Trayopastambha are the three 'sub-pillars' or supports of life. While the three Doshas are the main pillars, these t.

Ayurvedic Principles (Siddhanta Kosha) 1 min read
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Sanskrit Verse

त्रय उपस्तम्भा इति- आहारः, स्वप्नो, ब्रह्मचर्यमिति।

— (Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana 11/35)

Explanation

The Trayopastambha are the three ‘sub-pillars’ or supports of life. While the three Doshas are the main pillars, these three are essential for maintaining them. They are: 1. Ahara (Food), 2. Nidra (Sleep), and 3. Brahmacharya (regulated lifestyle, including management of sexual energy).

Clinical Importance

A balanced life depends on the proper management of these three sub-pillars. Irregularities in any of them are a direct cause of disease. A physician’s first line of advice always involves correcting the patient’s diet, sleep, and daily routine.