Kriya Sharir: Vata Types Overview

The five sub-types of Vata are: Prana Vayu, Udana Vayu, Samana Vayu, Vyan Vayu, and Apana Vayu.

Prana Vayu is primarily associated with the upper chest region, also known as 'Ur' in Sanskrit.

Prana Vayu is responsible for breathing ('Shwas') and swallowing food ('Ahar').

<p>This mnemonic serves as a memory aid for the locations and functions of Prana Vayu. 'Pr' represents Prana Vayu, 'J' stands for locations like 'Murta', 'Ur', and 'Kantha', and 'Sh' signifies functions like 'Thivan', 'Swat', 'Udgar', 'Shwas', and 'Ahar'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Charak Samhita states that Prana Vayu occupies the head ('Murta'), chest ('Ur'), neck ('Kantha'), tongue ('Jiva'), mouth ('Asya'), and nose ('Nasika').</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Charak Samhita describes Prana Vayu's functions as spitting ('Thivan'), sneezing ('Swat'), burping ('Udgar'), breathing ('Shwas'), and swallowing food ('Ahar').</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding Vata types in Kriya Sharir is vital for providing effective Ayurvedic treatments and diagnosing imbalances. By comprehending the specific functions and locations of each Vata type, practitioners can accurately address imbalances and promote holistic health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This mnemonic helps in remembering the names of the five Vata types. 'P' represents Prana Vayu, 'S' for Samana Vayu, 'V' for Vyan Vayu, and the second 'P' for Apana Vayu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Udana Vayu is located in the <em>Nabhi</em> (Navel), <em>Ur</em> (Chest), and <em>Kantha</em> (Neck).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Samana Vayu is primarily located in the <em>Jathar Agni</em> (gastric fire, near the digestive system) and <em>Kostha</em> (stomach).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vyan Vayu is present throughout the entire body (<em>Sarv Deha</em>), making it responsible for movement and bodily functions like walking, extension, sudden movements, and blinking of the eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Apana Vayu is associated with the urinary bladder (<em>Basti</em>).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mnemonic for Udana Vayu is &quot;U<strong>NO</strong> ki <strong>baat</strong> par <strong>usne</strong> bal <strong>vajan</strong> <strong>van</strong> dala&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to the Suśruta Saṃhitā, Ranjak Pitta, located in the <em>Yakrit</em> (Liver) and <em>Pliha</em> (Spleen), is responsible for transforming <em>Rasa</em> (bodily fluid) into <em>Rakta</em> (blood) by providing it with color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bhrajak Pitta is located in the <em>Twacha</em> (Skin) and is responsible for absorbing substances through the skin, such as during massage, shower, bath, or paste application, and for improving the skin's complexion and glow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mnemonic &quot;Rabba paise do&quot; refers to the five types of Pitta: <em>Ranjak Pitta</em>, <em>Bhrajak Pitta</em>, <em>Aalochna Pitta</em>, <em>Pachaka Pitta</em>, and <em>Sadhaka Pitta</em>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aalochna Pitta, located in the <em>Drishti</em> (Eyes), is responsible for perceiving shapes and forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to Acharya Bharadwaj, Aalochna Pitta is also known as <em>Chakshu Visheshak</em>, which is related to the eyes and vision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Annam Grahan refers to food intake, or eating, which is one of the functions of Samana Vayu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two locations associated with &quot;baat&quot; in the Udana Vayu mnemonic are <em>Nabhi</em> (Navel) and <em>Ur</em> (Chest).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Urja</em> refers to power, and it is one of the functions associated with Udana Vayu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to the Charak Samhita, Samana Vayu is present near <em>Jathar Agni</em> (gastric fire) in the <em>Kostha</em> (stomach).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary function of <em>Mutra</em> as related to Apana Vayu is urine excretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pachaka Pitta is located in the <em>Pakvashya</em> (mid-region of the intestines) and <em>Amashya</em> (stomach). Its main functions include digesting four types of food intake, separating waste into urine and bodily fluids, and strengthening other Pitta types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Sadhaka Pitta</em>, located in the heart (<em>Hridaya</em>), is responsible for decision-making and fulfilling desires. <em>Pachaka Pitta</em>, in contrast, is located in the mid-intestines and stomach (<em>Pakvashya</em> and <em>Amashya</em>), and handles digestion and separation of waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The five Kapha types are <em>Tarpaka Kapha</em>, <em>Bodhaka Kapha</em>, <em>Avalamba Kapha</em>, <em>Kledaka Kapha</em>, and <em>Shlesha Kapha</em>. The mnemonic is &quot;<strong>Tabhi</strong> aakash <strong>tabhi</strong> se&quot;, where &quot;<strong>Tabhi</strong>&quot; represents <em>Tarpaka</em> and <em>Bodhaka</em>, &quot;aakash&quot; represents <em>Avalamba</em> and <em>Shlesha</em>, and &quot;se&quot; represents <em>Kledaka</em>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Tarpaka Kapha</em> is located in the head (<em>Shira</em>). Its functions include lubrication (<em>Sneha</em>), nourishment (<em>Santarpana</em>), and strengthening the sense organs with self-energy (<em>Indriya anugran by atma veerya</em>).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Bodhaka Kapha</em>, located in the root of the tongue (<em>Jiva mul</em>) and neck (<em>Kantha</em>), plays a crucial role in providing the tongue with the knowledge of the six <em>Rasa</em> (tastes) using its cooling properties (<em>Saumy guna</em>).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Avalamba Kapha</em> is located in the chest (<em>Ur</em>). It supports the articulation of three bones (like the shoulder, neck, and hip joints) (<em>Trika dharan</em>) and strengthens the heart using self-energy and the essence of food (<em>Atma veerya anna rasa sahayata</em>).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to <em>Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya</em>, <em>Kledaka Kapha</em> is found in the stomach (<em>Amāśaya</em>). Its main function is to cut and break down food during digestion (<em>Annasanghat</em>).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Shlesha Kapha</em> is located in the joints (<em>Shandhi</em>). It primarily functions to lubricate (<em>Shleṣa</em>) and strengthen (<em>Anugrah</em>) all the joints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><em>Pachaka Agni</em> is the digestive fire that resides within the stomach and intestines. It's connected to <em>Pachaka Pitta</em> because <em>Pachaka Pitta</em> is the specific type of Pitta that embodies and drives this digestive fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowing the specific functions of each Kapha type helps practitioners understand and identify imbalances within the body, allowing them to develop personalized treatment plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers