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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ordinarily perceived. The Pacaka and Ranjaka on the other
hand, are gross forms of Pitta. The Pacaka is a clear
transparent liquid, it is a secretion having the properties
of a strong acid. The Ranjaka is a red coloured, active
liquid. The Pitta contained in every cell of the body must
be necessarily be in a fine state (the cell itself being
microscopic in size) but even then it must be of the nature
of a strong, hot liquid.
The same argument holds good for Kapha also.
(6) FIVE KAPHAS
(a) KLEDKA KAPHA
That Kapha which, being situated in the stomach,
moistens the food and then breaks it up is called the
Kledaka (lit. that which moisten). It is generated in the
stomach as a foamy secretion when any food reaches there.
Remaining at this place, it nourishes the Kaphas of all
other parts of the body by its special humid properties.
(b) AVA LAMBAKA KAPHA
The Slesman which, being situated in the thorax,
protects the heart from any excessive heat by its cooling
influence and gives it special strength is called Avalambaka
(lit. that which supports).
The fine part that is produced as a result of
digestion of food in the duodenum is called the food
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