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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or deficiency of Pitta is marked by a dullness of complexion
and diminution of body-heat; that of Kapha is marked by
dryness, sensation of internal burning, feeling of emptiness
in the stomach and other cavities of the body, looseness of
the joints, thirst, weakness and insomnia.
sensation,
Excess of Vayu is marked by roughness of voice, thin-
ness of body, darker complexion, desire for heat, throbbing
hard stool, insomnia and weakness. That of Pitta
is marked by a burning sensation in the body, desire for
coolness, yellowish skin, eyes, faces and urine, insufficient
sleep, fainting fits and weakness of the sense-organs.
highly aggraviated Kapha is characterised by a whiteness of
complexion, heaviness of the limbs, a feeling of coldness,
drowsiness, excessive sleep and looseness of the joints.
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The deranged Dosas, being vitiated by various causes
would expand and overflow the limits of their respective
localities. The Vayu which is of an extremely mobile
character should be looked upon as the main instrument of
the expansion.
The Vayu, thus aggravated and expanded, tends to
deviate from its right bath and normal direction and gives
rise to swelling or distention of the abdomen, accompanied
by a rumbling sound in the intestines. The Pitta would give
rise to heat. The Kapha would produce a complete aversion
to food, inertness of the limbs, vomiting and impaired
digestion.
