Susruta Samhita - Mandhata Global

498 THE SUSHRUTA SAMHITA. [Chap. XX1V_
should never be repressed (as a repressed physical propulsion
is sure to usher in a physical distemper). A
Sneha (oleaginous substance) should be freely and largely
used during the Prdvrit and the spring seasons as well as
in antumn (Sarat) as such a proceeding would act as a
good appetising measure and a cure for diseases. Eme-
tics, purgatives and applications of Vastis are respec-
tively beneficial in diseases due to the actions of the de-
ranged Kapha, Pitta andVayu, whereas a regular course
of physical exercise tends (equally) to curb an ag-
gravation of all the three preceding Doshas of the body,
30 much so that their aggravation can never be detected
in persons in the habit of taking it regularly
every day, though otherwise addicted to an incompatible
diet, etc. 83-86.
The attention should not be diverted to any other
subject at the time of urination, defecation, sexual inter-
course, taking of food, as well as at the time of taking
emetics and purgatives, etc. It is not wise to anticipate
and indulge in the gloomy thoughts of a future and
probable invasion of a disease, and to suffer any physical
privation on that account. 87-88.
All sexual excesses should be studiously abstained
inasmuch as they are sure to produce Sula (colic),
cough, asthma, fever, emaciation, phthisis, jaundice,
epilepsy, convulsions, etc. A person, who is moder-
ate in sexual intercourse, lives a long life, becomes
good-looking, healthy, strong and firm in his nerves and
muscles, and becomes capable of averting (untimely)
decay. One may visit his wife (lit. a woman) on each
fourth night in all the seasons of the year except in
summer when he may see her once a fortnight. 89- A,
Women unfit to visit :—A woman in
her menses, not amorously disposed, uncleanly in her