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| The word Akasha literally means ‘a free or open space’ or ‘the ether’, ‘sky’ or ‘atmosphere’.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, akasa, Page 126-27</ref> It is one of the [[panchamahabhuta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/27]. In human biology, the empty space in the body or cavity corresponds to akasha mahabhuta. Akasha is one of the five basic constituents or fundamental elements of the universe. </div> | | The word Akasha literally means ‘a free or open space’ or ‘the ether’, ‘sky’ or ‘atmosphere’.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, akasa, Page 126-27</ref> It is one of the [[panchamahabhuta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 1/27]. In human biology, the empty space in the body or cavity corresponds to akasha mahabhuta. Akasha is one of the five basic constituents or fundamental elements of the universe. </div> |
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| ==Etymology and derivation== | | ==Etymology and derivation== |
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| The word akasha is derived from Kashru-deptau dhatu, meaning ‘that spreads all over’.<ref name=Dingari2012>Dingarilakshmanachary.Acharya’sAyurvedeeyapadarthavigyana. Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit pratisthan;2012.Chapter 11,Akasha nirupana;page 64-65</ref> | | The word akasha is derived from Kashru-deptau dhatu, meaning ‘that spreads all over’.<ref name=Dingari2012>Dingarilakshmanachary.Acharya’sAyurvedeeyapadarthavigyana. Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit pratisthan;2012.Chapter 11,Akasha nirupana;page 64-65</ref> |
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| 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. |
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| ===Organs and constituents in the body=== | | ===Organs and constituents in the body=== |