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Research Paper | Ayurveda | Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026 | Pages: 608 - 612 | India
A Classical Ayurvedic Interpretation of the Time Required for Sneha to Reach Different Dhatu Levels: An Analytical Study of Matra and Its Clinical Relevance to Kati Basti
Abstract: Background: Classical Ayurvedic descriptions assign progressively increasing Matra values to the action of Sneha at successive tissue levels. This study interprets these temporal values using a defined classical conversion framework and examines their possible relevance to Kati Basti. Aim: To calculate modern time equivalents for the classical Matra sequence associated with different Dhatu levels. Materials and Methods: Relevant descriptions from the Susruta Samhita, Dalhana's commentary, and Astanga Sangraha were examined. Matra was converted into seconds through the stated relationships among Muhurta, Kala, Kastha, and Aksi-nimesa. Results: The calculated duration increased progressively from approximately 1 minute 36 seconds at Romanta to approximately 4 minutes 48 seconds at Majja when rounded for practical presentation. Conclusion: The adopted classical conversion framework places the 900-Matra endpoint close to five minutes. This provides a useful conceptual temporal correlation for discussing local Sneha procedures such as Kati Basti, but it should not be interpreted as experimental evidence of sequential anatomical penetration of externally applied oil.
Keywords: Abhyanga, Sneha, Matra, Kala, Dhatu, Dalhana, Susruta Samhita, Asthi, Majja, Kati Basti, Ayurveda
How to Cite?: Dr. Priyanka Kujur, Dr. Saimeera P, "A Classical Ayurvedic Interpretation of the Time Required for Sneha to Reach Different Dhatu Levels: An Analytical Study of Matra and Its Clinical Relevance to Kati Basti", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 608-612, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26908104657, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26908104657