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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a finer Rasa -
Rasa. This is further digested by its own heat, producing
the Rasa Dhatu which goes to the heart. The
Rasa Dhatu again is digested by its own heat. The waste
product of this latter digestive process specially nourishes
the Avalambaka Slesman. It is first generated in the heart
and the thence is carried by Vayu to the lungs.
The functions of the Avalamvaka Kapha are as follows:
1. To sustain to heart with the help of Rasa Dhatu.
2. The second function of the Avalambaka Slesman
Trikasand taramam ' (SS.Su.21:14).
is to support the Trika
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Trika literally means triple or three-fold. So by Trika here
we should take the joint between the scapula, the clavide
and the humerus. We may, however simply say that the
Avalambaka Slesman supports the triangular bone
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scapule
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in position.
(c) BODHAKA KAPHA
That Slesman which moistens any substance, when it
comes in contact with the tongue and thus helps the sense
of taste to perceive the particular kind of taste the
substance has, is called the Bodhaka (lit. that which cause
perception).
The seats are the roots of the tongue and the throat.
The Saliva that is secreted into the cavity of the mouth
when we take any food, mainly consists of the Bodhaka Kapha.
It is nourished by the waste part produced out of the
