| Rigveda stated that when the three [[Dhatu|dhatu]]- vata, [[Pitta|pitta]] and [[Kapha|kapha]] remain in a normal state and undisturbed, the body is at ease, and there is no [[Vyadhi|disease]].[R.V.1.3.6]<ref name="multiple2">Rg-vedasamhita. Hindi translation by Pt. Ram Govind Trivedi.Varanasi: ChowkhambaVidyabhawan; 2016.</ref> [[Dosha|Dosha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]] and [[Mala|mala]] are fundamental factors of the living body. [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/3]<ref name="multiple3">Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by JadavajiTrikamjiAacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref> [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 11/1].<ref name="multiple4">Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridayam. Edited by HarishastriParadkar Vaidya. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy; 2000</ref> Life continues as long as vata is present in the human body. [Bhe. Sa. Sutra Sthana 16/2]<ref name="multiple5">Bhel. Bhel Samhita. Edited by Priya Vrat Sharma. Reprint ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Visvabharti;2008.</ref> Along with being mobile, the vata may also keep the [[Pitta|pitta]], [[Kapha|kapha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]], and [[Mala|mala]] functioning. This demonstrates that vata can affect other [[Dosha|dosha]] and the body's components.[Sha. Sa. Pratham Khanda 5/25]<ref name="multiple6">Sharngdhara. Sarngadhara Samhita. Edited by Parashuram Shastri Vidyasagar.. Varanasi: ChaukhambhaSurbharatiPrakashan ;2013.</ref> [[Pitta]], [[kapha]], [[dhatu]] (body elements), and [[mala]] (waste materials) are dependent on vata dosha for their activities. The functions of vata are also observed in nature in the form of movements of trees, clouds, and other objects. The movement in body is a sign that life is present. Vata conducts all these gross and subtle physical movements. This article describes the details of vata dosha. | | Rigveda stated that when the three [[Dhatu|dhatu]]- vata, [[Pitta|pitta]] and [[Kapha|kapha]] remain in a normal state and undisturbed, the body is at ease, and there is no [[Vyadhi|disease]].[R.V.1.3.6]<ref name="multiple2">Rg-vedasamhita. Hindi translation by Pt. Ram Govind Trivedi.Varanasi: ChowkhambaVidyabhawan; 2016.</ref> [[Dosha|Dosha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]] and [[Mala|mala]] are fundamental factors of the living body. [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/3]<ref name="multiple3">Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by JadavajiTrikamjiAacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref> [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 11/1].<ref name="multiple4">Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridayam. Edited by HarishastriParadkar Vaidya. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy; 2000</ref> Life continues as long as vata is present in the human body. [Bhe. Sa. Sutra Sthana 16/2]<ref name="multiple5">Bhel. Bhel Samhita. Edited by Priya Vrat Sharma. Reprint ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Visvabharti;2008.</ref> Along with being mobile, the vata may also keep the [[Pitta|pitta]], [[Kapha|kapha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]], and [[Mala|mala]] functioning. This demonstrates that vata can affect other [[Dosha|dosha]] and the body's components.[Sha. Sa. Pratham Khanda 5/25]<ref name="multiple6">Sharngdhara. Sarngadhara Samhita. Edited by Parashuram Shastri Vidyasagar.. Varanasi: ChaukhambhaSurbharatiPrakashan ;2013.</ref> [[Pitta]], [[kapha]], [[dhatu]] (body elements), and [[mala]] (waste materials) are dependent on vata dosha for their activities. The functions of vata are also observed in nature in the form of movements of trees, clouds, and other objects. The movement in body is a sign that life is present. Vata conducts all these gross and subtle physical movements. This article describes the details of vata dosha. |