Concept of Netra Patala: A Review

Dr. Sangita Kamaliya

Abstract: Shalakya Tantra is a branch of Ayurveda that deals with diseases occurring above the clavicle region. According to Acharya Sushruta, the eyes are the prime sense organ among the five senses. Acharya Vagbhata advised that one should make constant efforts to maintain healthy eyes. Because the day and night are the same for blind people, and there is no use of a lot of wealth. Firstly, Acharya Sushruta has described the gross anatomy of the eye in the first chapter of Uttar Tantra. Acharya Sushruta has explained six Patala (Layers) in Netra Sharira. He described seventy-six Netra Roga with its classification in a very systemic manner. To understand the signs, symptoms, site of diseases, prognosis and management, first, we have to understand the concept of Netra Patala. The importance of Ayurveda is increasing in the present era, it is required to understand the depth of Ayurvedic concepts easily. Here, an effort was made to establish the concept regarding the anatomical structure of Netra Patala.

Keywords: Shalakya Tantra is a branch of Ayurveda that deals with diseases occurring above the clavicle region. According to Acharya Sushruta, the eyes are the prime sense organ among the five senses. Acharya Vagbhata advised that one should make constant efforts to maintain healthy eyes. Because the day and night are the same for blind people, and there is no use of a lot of wealth. Firstly, Acharya Sushruta has described the gross anatomy of the eye in the first chapter of Uttar Tantra. Acharya Sushruta has explained six Patala (Layers) in Netra Sharira. He described seventy-six Netra Roga with its classification in a very systemic manner. To understand the signs, symptoms, site of diseases, prognosis and management, first, we have to understand the concept of Netra Patala. The importance of Ayurveda is increasing in the present era, it is required to understand the depth of Ayurvedic concepts easily. Here, an effort was made to establish the concept regarding the anatomical structure of Netra Patala.

How to Cite?: Dr. Sangita Kamaliya, "Concept of Netra Patala: A Review", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1145-1148, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24530164523, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24530164523