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=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

#Vāyu/vata is responsible for life, strength and functioning of living organisms.  

#''Vayu/vata'' is responsible for life, strength and functioning of living organisms.  

#Normal (non vitiated) vāyu/vata with unobstructed (free) movement and location at its natural site, is responsible for long healthy lifespan.  

#Normal (non vitiated) ''vayu/vata'' with unobstructed (free) movement and location at its natural site, is responsible for long healthy lifespan.  

#Vāyu/vata is of five types namely prāna, udāna, samāna, vyāna and apāna and they mechanize the body optimally occupying their sites without any irregular movement.  

#''Vayu/vata'' is of five types namely ''prana, udāna, samana, vyana'' and ''apana'' and they mechanize the body optimally occupying their sites without any irregular movement.  

#The location of prāna is vertex, thorax, trachea, tongue, mouth and nose and it performs functions of spitting, sneezing, eructation, respiration, deglutition etc.  

#The location of ''prana'' is vertex, thorax, trachea, tongue, mouth and nose and it performs functions of spitting, sneezing, eructation, respiration, deglutition etc.  

#The site of udāna is umbilicus, thorax and trachea and is responsible for vocalization, drive, energy, strength, complexion etc.  

#The site of ''udana'' is umbilicus, thorax and trachea and is responsible for vocalization, drive, energy, strength, complexion etc.  

#Samāna is located in channels of sweat, humors and water and lateral to the seat of agni (digestive enzymes (agni) and yield strength to the digestive fire.  

#''Samana'' is located in channels of sweat, humors and water and lateral to the seat of ''agni'' (digestive enzymes (''agni'') and yield strength to the digestive fire.  

#Vyāna has swift movement and spreads all over the body and is responsible for gait, flexion, extension, twinkling etc.  

#''Vyana'' has swift movement and spreads all over the body and is responsible for gait, flexion, extension, twinkling etc.  

#Apāna is located in testicles, urinary bladder, penis, umbilicus, thighs, inguinal region and anus and performs ejaculation, micturition, defecation, expulsion of menstrual blood and fetus.  

#''Apana'' is located in testicles, urinary bladder, penis, umbilicus, thighs, inguinal region and anus and performs ejaculation, micturition, defecation, expulsion of menstrual blood and fetus.  

#When these five are located in respective sites optimally, they perform their functions and support life without any morbidity.  

#When these five are located in respective sites optimally, they perform their functions and support life without any morbidity.  

#Due to various vata provoking factors, vata is vitiated and it fills the empty channels and leads to various disorders at that particular site.  

#Due to various ''vata'' provoking factors, ''vata'' is vitiated and it fills the empty channels and leads to various disorders at that particular site.  

#The onset of vata disorders is generally sudden without any premonitory signs.  

#The onset of ''vata'' disorders is generally sudden without any premonitory signs.  

#The diagnosis of vata disorders is based upon the symptoms characteristic of the seat of affliction.

#The diagnosis of ''vata'' disorders is based upon the symptoms characteristic of the seat of affliction.

#In all vata disorders, the association of other dōsha like pitta etc. is to be considered.  

#In all ''vata'' disorders, the association of other ''dosha'' like ''pitta'' etc. is to be considered.  

#The provocation of vāta is either due to ‘dhātukṣaya’, means diminution of tissue elements and/ or due to ‘āvarana’ means obstruction to its pathway. The vāta, pitta and kapha always circulate through all the body channels.  

#The provocation of ''vata'' is either due to ''dhatukshaya'', means diminution of tissue elements and/ or due to ''avarana'' means obstruction to its pathway. The ''vata, pitta'' and ''kapha'' always circulate through all the body channels.  

#The vāta, owing to its quality of subtleness is really the impeller of the other two dosha.  

#The ''vata'', owing to its quality of subtleness is really the impeller of the other two ''dosha''.  

#When the vāta is provoked, it propels the other two doshas and dislodges them about here and there, causing  various diseases. Due to ‘āvarana’ (obstruction in its path), it further causes diminution of the body nutrient fluid and other body elements.

#When the ''vata'' is provoked, it propels the other two ''doshas'' and dislodges them about here and there, causing  various diseases. Due to ''avarana'' (obstruction in its path), it further causes diminution of the body nutrient fluid and other body elements.

#In case of avarana (occlusion of vata), the clinical presentation includes the increased signs of dosha which is occluding vata.  

#In case of ''avarana'' (occlusion of ''vata''), the clinical presentation includes the increased signs of ''dosha'' which is occluding ''vata''.  

#In pure vitiation of vata, without any association or obstruction by other dosha, snehana and swedan therapy are first principles of treatment.  

#In pure vitiation of ''vata'', without any association or obstruction by other ''dosha, snehana'' and ''swedana'' therapy are first principles of treatment.  

#Mild cleansing with unctuous drugs shall be given to remove the residual morbidity.  

#Mild cleansing with unctuous drugs shall be given to remove the residual morbidity.  

#By excessive use of unctuous, sour, salty and hot articles of diet, the excretory matter gets accumulated, occluding the alimentary passage, obstructs the vāta, hence anulomana of vāta should be done.

#By excessive use of unctuous, sour, salty and hot articles of diet, the excretory matter gets accumulated, occluding the alimentary passage, obstructs the ''vata'', hence ''anulomana'' of ''vata'' should be done.

#Specific line of treatment should be adopted in specific condition depending on site of affliction and the vitiated tissue involved.

#Specific line of treatment should be adopted in specific condition depending on site of affliction and the vitiated tissue involved.

#Ghee, oil, fat, marrow, affusion, massage, enema, unctuous sudation, staying at calm places (without strong wind), covering with blankets, meat soups, various milks, articles of diet of sweet, sour and salty taste and whatever is nourishing are beneficial for disorders due to vāta.

#Ghee, oil, fat, marrow, affusion, massage, enema, unctuous sudation, staying at calm places (without strong wind), covering with blankets, meat soups, various milks, articles of diet of sweet, sour and salty taste and whatever is nourishing are beneficial for disorders due to ''vata''.

#Pitta and kapha dosha occlude vata dosha at their sites and result in disorders. The clinical features are dominated by the vitiated dosha. The functions of obstructed dosha are decreased in these conditions.  

#''Pitta'' and ''kapha dosha'' occlude ''vata dosha'' at their sites and result in disorders. The clinical features are dominated by the vitiated ''dosha''. The functions of obstructed ''dosha'' are decreased in these conditions.  

#The various types of vata dosha can mutually occlude each other’s pathways and result in disorders. There are increased signs of obstructing types of vata and decreased functions of obstructed type of vata dosha.  

#The various types of vata dosha can mutually occlude each other’s pathways and result in disorders. There are increased signs of obstructing types of vata and decreased functions of obstructed type of vata dosha.  

#The udāna should be regulated with therapies leading to its upward movement. The apāna should be regulated with therapies leading to its downwards movement. The samāna should be alleviated and the vyāna should be treated by all the three methods. Prāna should be maintained even more carefully than the other four types of vāta, because life depends on the proper maintenance of it in its habitat. Thus, the treatment is intended to regulate and establish types of vāta in their normal habitats, which have been occluded and misdirected.

#The udāna should be regulated with therapies leading to its upward movement. The apāna should be regulated with therapies leading to its downwards movement. The samāna should be alleviated and the vyāna should be treated by all the three methods. Prāna should be maintained even more carefully than the other four types of vāta, because life depends on the proper maintenance of it in its habitat. Thus, the treatment is intended to regulate and establish types of vāta in their normal habitats, which have been occluded and misdirected.