Essay name: The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study)
Author:
Ashok Majumdar
Affiliation: Banaras Hindu University / Department of Kayachikitsa
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. This study has revealed a number of hither to unknown facts about concept of nervous system and thought science of Hindus.
Chapter 7 - The Physiological and the Pathological concepts of Tridosha Theory
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characteristic of Pitta being its property of heat and its
power of digestion, it has been called Taijasa or Agneya.
As regards Kapha, we shall see that it has properties which
are similar to those of water and earth.
The terms Vayu, Pitta and Slesman are derived
respectively from the roots 'Va' to move or excite, 'tap'
to heat and 'Slis' to embrace (S.S.Su.21:5). From this, we
infer that the natural attributes of Vayu are motion and
the power of imparting that motion to other bodies, that of
Pitta heat and those of Slesman or Kapha union and integration.
Although the body is made up of the five Blutas, yet
for the convenience of Ayurveda, it is said that Dosa, Dhatu
and Mala are the roots of the body (S.Seu.15:3).
The Dosas are three in mumber
Kapha. Dhatus are seven
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Vayu, Pitta and
Rasa (Chyle), Rakta (Blood), Mamsa
(Flesh), Medah(Fat), Asthi (Bone), Majja (Marrow) and Sukra
(Semen).
The Malas are excreta
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the sweat, urine, faces etc.
The word Dhatu is derived from the root 'Dha' but
their special seats in the normal states are respectively
the lower, middle and upper portions of the body. Thus as
three pillors can support a building, so also these
substances support and maintain the body, and because
they make the body firm they are called 'Sthuna' or pillars
(S.S.Su.21:3).
