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.
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of Pancabhuta described in an atom from Samkhya point of
view by Dr. B.N. Seal is not acceptable. This atomic Panca-
bhuta theory should have been described from Vaisesika point
of view. It is in this perspective that Ayurveda has dealt
with Panca-mahabhuta from Samkbya point of view from which
the Tridosa theory developed. The theory of Sadrasas was
developed for treatment of a disease from Vaisesika theory
of Panca-mahabhutas which is a particulate theory.
(2) The Ida, Pingala and Susumna described in ancient
literature are not physical structures. They are essentially
three principal flows of course through nervous system
functioning in the body, leading to this Ajna Cakra which
is the seat of manas (mind).
(3) The term Nadi does not mean nerve or artery or any
other specific structure. It only represents a channel
through which some thing, that is, substance or energy flows.
(4) The Hridaya described in ancient literature anatomi-
cally represents heart to which the functions of brain have
been attached indicating that there was no idea of nervous
system at that time. It (Nervous System) was a game of Manas,
Prana and Vayu.
(5) The Cakras are the replica of sun rays. They are
Prana Kendras. They are the centres for meditation. They are
the centre of energy control Vs. control of Manas Vrittis.
