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== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==

Functions of normal ''vata'' within the body: ''vata'' possesses ''gati'' or movement as it is ''rajo bahulya'' (dominance of ''raja guna''). ''Vayur vibhajati'' (dividing property) or ''vata dosha'' causes division within the body. vata possesses the following 16 kala (Functional properties):

=== Functions of normal [[vata]] ===

=== ''Vayustantrayantradhara'' ===

 

=== Operational head of body systems and mechanisms (Vayustantrayantradhara) ===

''Tantra'' (System) implies ''sharira'' here, meaning the whole of the body system. ''Yantra'' (organs) refer to parts of the ''tantra'', such as joints. ''Vata'' is the basis of this ''tantra'' and ''yantra'' as it is the initiator and the regulator of the overall system as well as its constituent parts.

''Tantra'' (System) implies ''sharira'' here, meaning the whole of the body system. ''Yantra'' (organs) refer to parts of the ''tantra'', such as joints. ''Vata'' is the basis of this ''tantra'' and ''yantra'' as it is the initiator and the regulator of the overall system as well as its constituent parts.

*Organ and the system,

*Organ and the system,

maintaining common homeostasis and regulation within the body.

It maintains common homeostasis and regulation within the body.

=== ''Pranodanasamanavyanapanatma'' ===

=== Five functional types of vata (Prana-udana-samana-vyana-apan atma) ===

   

   

With the help of the five lieutenants of ''vata'':

With the help of the five lieutenants of ''vata'':

Ayurvedic scholars study each of these types of ''vata'' in depth. In the aforementioned section, we have given a few examples for ease of understanding.

Ayurvedic scholars study each of these types of ''vata'' in depth. In the aforementioned section, we have given a few examples for ease of understanding.

=== ''Pravartaka cheshtanam'' ===

=== Initiation of all movements (pravartaka cheshtanam) ===

Or, the initiator of different types of (higher and lower, visible and invisible, motor and sensory) functions of ''vata''. Some aspects of modern medical science may be utilized for the purposes of developing an understanding of the above stated functions of ''vata dosha'' and also other functions, which have been described in further parts of the verses stated below.

Or, the initiator of different types of (higher and lower, visible and invisible, motor and sensory) functions of ''vata''. Some aspects of modern medical science may be utilized for the purposes of developing an understanding of the above stated functions of ''vata dosha'' and also other functions, which have been described in further parts of the verses stated below.

=== ''Niyanta Praneta cha manasa Sarvendriayanamudyojaka Sarvendriyarthanam abhivodha'' ===

=== Control and initiation of functions of mind, sense and locomotor organs === 

 

The function "Niyanta Praneta cha manasa Sarvendriayanamudyojaka Sarvendriyarthanam abhivodha" can be observed as below:

*Employs the sense organs

*Employs the sense organs

#Transmitting the motor impulses

#Transmitting the motor impulses

=== ''Sandhanakara Sharirasya'' ===

=== Compactness of body by bringing them together (sandhanakara sharirasya) ===

''Sandhana'' means bringing together. Similar to the ''alingan karma'' of ''kapha'', (For example, laying bricks one after another) but ''vayu'' performs it differently through carrying the useful ingredients for building the structure of the body. Moving the particles closer or farther is the function of ''vata''.

''Sandhana'' means bringing together. Similar to the ''alingan karma'' of ''kapha'', (For example, laying bricks one after another) but ''vayu'' performs it differently through carrying the useful ingredients for building the structure of the body. Moving the particles closer or farther is the function of ''vata''. It caused compactness in body components.  

=== ''Sarvasharira dhatu vyuhakara'' ===

=== Creating and maintaining proper structure of body components (sarvasharira dhatu vyuhakara) ===

#Cyclic circulation of nourishing constituents of the body - where exactly they are required and carried constantly through their respective channels .

#Cyclic circulation of nourishing constituents of the body - where exactly they are required and carried constantly through their respective channels .

#''Vyuhan'' is described as transportation of nutrients to the respective body constituents and specific arrangements of particles or molecules in that tissue.

#''Vyuhan'' is described as transportation of nutrients to the respective body constituents and specific arrangements of particles or molecules in that tissue.

=== ''Pravartako Vachah'' ===

 

=== Initiation of speech (pravartaka vachah) ===

''Vata'' is the impeller of the speech. Speech has been considered as the distinctive feature of ''akasha mahabhuta'' but is included under the next ''mahabhuta'' of ''vayu'' ( Cha. Su. 1/28) and hence speech has also been considered due to ''vata dosha''.

''Vata'' is the impeller of the speech. Speech has been considered as the distinctive feature of ''akasha mahabhuta'' but is included under the next ''mahabhuta'' of ''vayu'' ( Cha. Su. 1/28) and hence speech has also been considered due to ''vata dosha''.

Presence of ''vayu'' is essential for the production of sound. Sound waves result from the alternate compression and decompression of air molecules. They originate from a vibrating object, much the same way as water waves travel over the surface of water.

Presence of ''vayu'' is essential for the production of sound. Sound waves result from the alternate compression and decompression of air molecules. They originate from a vibrating object, much the same way as water waves travel over the surface of water.

=== ''Prakriti shabda sparshayoh-shrotra sparshanyormulam'' ===

=== Fundamental role in sound and touch perception(prakriti shabda sparshayoh-shrotra sparshanyormulam) ===

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''Vata'' being seated at  ''twak'' (skin), originates and possesses  all the senses simultaneously, specifically through touch and hearing (which can be attributed to ''akasha'' and ''vayu''). Similarly ''vata'' has been held especially responsible for the formation of the structure of the ears, and hence ''vata'' has been held responsible as the root cause of auditory faculty. This could be so because sound always needs a medium to be conducted. The sound produced in our surroundings takes the help of air present in the atmosphere to get conducted.

''Vata'' being seated at  ''twak'' (skin), originates and possesses  all the senses simultaneously, specifically through touch and hearing (which can be attributed to ''akasha'' and ''vayu''). Similarly ''vata'' has been held especially responsible for the formation of the structure of the ears, and hence ''vata'' has been held responsible as the root cause of auditory faculty. This could be so because sound always needs a medium to be conducted. The sound produced in our surroundings takes the help of air present in the atmosphere to get conducted.

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=== ''Harshotsahayoryoni'' ===

=== Initiation of enthusiasm and exhilaration (Harsha-utsahayo yoni) ===

*''Vayu'' is the origin of excitement and enthusiasm. Effortless performance is ''utsaha''

*''Vayu'' is the origin of excitement and enthusiasm. Effortless performance is ''utsaha''

*Attainment  of the  goal or objective is ''harsha'' or enthusiasm

*Attainment  of the  goal or objective is ''harsha'' or enthusiasm

=== ''Samirano agne'' ===

=== Stimulation of digestion and metabolism (samirano agne) ===

*''Vayu'' stimulates the conversion of metabolites in different parts of the body  in the ductless or ductus glands delivered to digestive workshops when and where needed  

*''Vayu'' stimulates the conversion of metabolites in different parts of the body  in the ductless or ductus glands delivered to digestive workshops when and where needed  

*It controls various secretions required for digestion (''pitta'') and also makes available necessary amount of energy required for a conversion (''ushma''), ''pittoshma'' is described as the nature of ''agni'' in the living body.

*It controls various secretions required for digestion (''pitta'') and also makes available necessary amount of energy required for a conversion (''ushma''), ''pittoshma'' is described as the nature of ''agni'' in the living body.

=== ''Dosha samshoshanah'' ===

=== Absorption of harmful products (Dosha samshoshanah) ===

''Vayu'' dries up the excessive discharges and other watery compounds to formulate an integral organ,  atom by atom  and tissue by tissue.

''Vayu'' dries up the excessive discharges and other watery compounds to formulate an integral organ,  atom by atom  and tissue by tissue.

=== ''Kshepta bahirmalanam'' ===

=== Excretion (Kshepta bahirmalanam) ===

*The integral formation of needful atoms and organs require timely ejection of waste materials.

*The integral formation of needful atoms and organs require timely ejection of waste materials.

*This is also performed by ''vata'' at various  places in the form of ''ahara mala, doshamala, indriya mala''and ''dhatumala''.

*This is also performed by ''vata'' at various  places in the form of ''ahara mala, doshamala, indriya mala''and ''dhatumala''.

=== ''Sthulanu strotasam bhetta'' ===

=== Division of gross and subtle channels of transportation and transformation (sthulanu strotasam bhetta) ===

''Srotas'' are micro and macro channels in the body. ''Vayu'' carries and disintegrates the entrants according to the size of cell with requisite pressure through  its  property of ''sanghatabhedha'' (disintegration)

''Srotas'' are micro and macro channels in the body. ''Vayu'' carries and disintegrates the entrants according to the size of cell with requisite pressure through  its  property of ''sanghatabhedha'' (disintegration)

=== ''Karta garbhakrutinam'' ===

=== Normal shape and size in embryo-genesis (karta garbhakrutinam) ===

Initially unicellular microorganism called ''beeja'' grows into a full-grown multi-cellular organism  by mitotic division of cells, attributed to ''vata dosha'' - ''vayur vibhajati'' means ''vata'' controls formation of various body parts and organs. Therefore deranged functions of ''vata'' can lead to congenital abnormalities.

Initially unicellular microorganism called ''beeja'' grows into a full-grown multi-cellular organism  by mitotic division of cells, attributed to ''vata dosha'' - ''vayur vibhajati'' means ''vata'' controls formation of various body parts and organs. Therefore deranged functions of ''vata'' can lead to congenital abnormalities.

=== ''Ayusho anuvrutti pratyayabhuto'' ===

=== Representing vitality and liveliness (ayusho anuvrutti pratyayabhuto) ===

By all the above sixteen listed and detailed ''kala'' or properties, ''vata'' maintains and supports life when in non - aggravated state, i.e. balanced state.

By all the above sixteen listed and detailed ''kala'' or properties, ''vata'' maintains and supports life when in non - aggravated state, i.e. balanced state.

*Rapid and Prompt nature of ''vata dosha'' and thus early initiation of treatment –

*Rapid and Prompt nature of ''vata dosha'' and thus early initiation of treatment –

The nature of ''vata dosha'' is rapid, transient and prompt in its consequences in causing and maintaining the health (or disease) in individuals. Its swift nature and power should thus be very well known to the physician so that he may educate the patient well in advance for the diagnosis of ''vatika'' disorders and their treatment. Failure to do so may result in the disorders converting into untreatable form.

The nature of ''vata dosha'' is rapid, transient and prompt in its consequences in causing and maintaining the health (or disease) in individuals. Its swift nature and power should thus be very well known to the physician so that he may educate the patient well in advance for the diagnosis of ''vatika'' disorders and their treatment. Failure to do so may result in the disorders converting into untreatable form.

== Related Chapter ==

== Related Chapter ==