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|title=Akasha mahabhuta
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|description=The word Akasha literally means ‘a free or open space’ or ‘the ether’, ‘sky’ or ‘atmosphere’
|description=The word Akasha literally means ‘a free or open space’ or ‘the ether’, ‘sky’ or ‘atmosphere’
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===In the constitution of garbha (fetus) and embryogenesis===
===In the constitution of garbha (fetus) and embryogenesis===
Sound (shabda), audition (shrotra), lightness (laghava), fineness(saukshmya ) and disintegration (viveka) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining constitution ([[prakriti]]) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara prakriti. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]
Sound (shabda), audition (shrotra), lightness (laghava), fineness(saukshmya ) and disintegration (viveka) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining constitution ([[prakriti]]) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara [[prakriti]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]
After the formation of fetus(garbha), akasha is responsible for enlargement(vivardhana) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.
After the formation of fetus(garbha), akasha is responsible for enlargement(vivardhana) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.
===Inherent properties===
===Inherent properties===
*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among eightfold nature of all beings (ashta prakriti) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]
*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among eightfold nature of all beings (ashta [[prakriti]]) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]
*It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among [[mahabhuta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]
*It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among [[mahabhuta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]
*Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sha 1/20]
*Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sha 1/20]
*Similarly, in conditions of [[vata]][[dosha]] aggravation, akasha mahabuta predominance is observed. The treatment of such conditions is done by avoiding diet and lifestyle measures with akasha predominance.
*Similarly, in conditions of [[vata]][[dosha]] aggravation, akasha mahabuta predominance is observed. The treatment of such conditions is done by avoiding diet and lifestyle measures with akasha predominance.
*On the other side, the akasha mahabhuta dominant regimen is indicated in conditions of [[kapha]] [[dosha]] aggravation.
*On the other side, the akasha mahabhuta dominant regimen is indicated in conditions of [[kapha]] [[dosha]] aggravation.
*The action of drugs having more akasha mahabhuta is pacification of [[dosha]] (shamana) [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9]. Akasha predominant drugs are selected for pacifiying (shamana) treatment.
*The action of drugs having more akasha mahabhuta is pacification of [[dosha]] (shamana) [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9]. Akasha predominant drugs are selected for pacifying (shamana) treatment.
*The drugs which are bitter in taste (tikta) have panchabhuta constitution as [[vayu]] and akasha[Su.Sa.Su.42/3]. This can produce softness (mardava), porousness (saushirya) and lightness(laghava) in the body [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].26/11]. Therefore these are part of reducing([[langhana]]) treatment prescribed in diseases due to over-nutrition.
*The drugs which are bitter in taste (tikta) have panchamahabhuta constitution as [[vayu]] and akasha[Su.Sa.Su.42/3]. This can produce softness (mardava), porousness (saushirya) and lightness(laghava) in the body [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].26/11]. Therefore these are part of reducing([[langhana]]) treatment prescribed in diseases due to over-nutrition.
==Current views and researches==
==Current views and researches==