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Understanding of the Vata Karma in Relation to Nervous System

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  • Uma B. Gopal

    (Department of Rachana Shareera Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka.)

  • Deepshikha Kumari

    (Department of Rachana Shareera Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka.)

Abstract

Dosha stand for the presence of the Paanchaboutic component of our body. Panchamahabhuta is the foundation upon which all Ayurvedic concepts are based, and Panchabhutika refers to every matter and material in the universe. The management of Panchamahabhuta, for which the Ayurvedic approach is essential, determines the course of treatment, regardless of advancements in modern science. One of the three basic humours, Vata, has a significant impact on both health and disease. The Panchamahaboutika components of Vata are Akasha and Vayu. The majority of Vata disorders that are discussed in Ayurveda are classified as neurological disorders in contemporary medicine. As a result, an effort has been made to comprehend Vata physiological activity, paying particular attention to neurophysiology. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha constitute three regulatory systems, respectively controlling input/ output, turnover, and storage, making them universal properties of all living systems. The two main Lakshanas of Vata, which are movement (Gati) and knowledge perception (Gandhana), are attributed to the same functional properties of the nervous system of modern science. Vata is the only principle that has a predominance over Vayu Mahabhuta. An attempt has been made to determine whether the principles of Ayurveda are timeless and relevant at any moment or place by comparing the physiological functions of the nervous system to those of Vata.

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  • Uma B. Gopal & Deepshikha Kumari, 2025. "Understanding of the Vata Karma in Relation to Nervous System," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(7), pages 1220-1228, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:67:p:1220-1228
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