The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study)
by Ashok Majumdar | 1981 | 72,079 words
This study deals with the presentation of the Nervous System in Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda. Yoga and Ayurveda are allied sciences dealing with science of man in depth. Whereas Yoga and Tantra are the rich sources for the knowledge of nervous system and its biological and metaphysical aspects. This study has revealed a number of hither to unknown fac...
9. Normal functions of Kapha
The principal function of Kapha is to preserve the body by acting as the watery substance within the body. According to Charaka (CS.Su. 18:51), its special functions are 1. Viscidity, 2. Binding up of the joints, 3. Solidarity of the body, 4. Keeping up of the sexual vigour, 5. Fortitude, forbearance or patience and abstience. Kapha. According to Susruta (SS.Su.15:4), these are 1. Binding up of the joints of the body 2. Viscidity 3. Stengthening of the body 4. Nourishment 5. Solidarity Now we come to the respective Vayu, Pitta, and