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|description=Sutra Sthana Chapter 29. The Ten Seats of Life Forces

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|data9 = December 17, 2018

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<big>'''Abstract'''</big>

<big>'''Abstract'''</big>

The author makes it clear at the beginning of each chapter that it is not essentially his views that are being codified but rather the views of the preceptor Atreya. The teaching becomes credible when it comes from an authentic source. When codified knowledge is transmitted, it is mandatory to reveal the source of information and also to confirm its authenticity. [2]

The author makes it clear at the beginning of each chapter that it is not essentially his views that are being codified but rather the views of the preceptor Atreya. The teaching becomes credible when it comes from an authentic source. When codified knowledge is transmitted, it is mandatory to reveal the source of information and also to confirm its authenticity. [2]

=== Concepts of importance of prana ===

=== Concepts of importance of [[prana]] ===

It is a fundamental principle in [[Ayurveda]] that any medical intervention should not work against the ''prana'' of the individual as it can lead to a decrease in the quality of life, new diseases, reduction in life span or even death. When depletive therapies are done, it has been specified that it should not be antagonistic to the factors that support life - ''pranavirodhina chainam langhanenopapadayet''. Thus, the knowledge of the seats of ''prana'' and the impact of treatments, injuries and other stresses on them is of utmost practical relevance to the physician. Any affliction to the seats of the life forces needs to be attended to promptly. Treatments succeed only when two factors are managed in the background. One is ''prana'', and the other is ''bala''. The text says that life is dependent on ''prana'' and strength is dependent on ''udana'' - ''visheshat jivitam prane udano balamuchyate'' (the life is seated in ''prana'', while the strength in ''udana'').  

It is a fundamental principle in [[Ayurveda]] that any medical intervention should not work against the [[prana]] of the individual as it can lead to a decrease in the quality of life, new diseases, reduction in life span or even death. When depletive therapies are done, it has been specified that it should not be antagonistic to the factors that support life - ''pranavirodhina chainam langhanenopapadayet''. Thus, the knowledge of the seats of ''prana'' and the impact of treatments, injuries and other stresses on them is of utmost practical relevance to the physician. Any affliction to the seats of the life forces needs to be attended to promptly. Treatments succeed only when two factors are managed in the background. One is ''prana'', and the other is ''bala''. The text says that life is dependent on ''prana'' and strength is dependent on ''udana'' - ''visheshat jivitam prane udano balamuchyate'' (the life is seated in ''prana'', while the strength in ''udana'').  

In the [[Charak Samhita]], it is mentioned in the [[Trimarmiya Siddhi]] that the ''mahamarmas'' should be protected with utmost vigilance. The protection of the ''mahamarmas'' which are the brain, heart, and bladder is known as ''mahamarmaparipalana''. A thorough knowledge of the seats of the life force, as well as the interventions to protect them, enables the physician to protect the life and strength of the patient, without which, no treatment will succeed.

In the [[Charak Samhita]], it is mentioned in the [[Trimarmiya Siddhi]] that the ''mahamarmas'' should be protected with utmost vigilance. The protection of the ''mahamarmas'' which are the brain, heart, and bladder is known as ''mahamarmaparipalana''. A thorough knowledge of the seats of the life force, as well as the interventions to protect them, enables the physician to protect the life and strength of the patient, without which, no treatment will succeed.

[[Shukra]], which is loosely translated as the semen, actually represents the potency of reproduction and renewal. It is concerned with the ability of life to renew itself, which is a challenge at the cellular level as well as the level of the organism. Life ceases to continue if it cannot renew itself. For this reason, the [[shukra]] is considered to be the seat of the life force.  

[[Shukra]], which is loosely translated as the semen, actually represents the potency of reproduction and renewal. It is concerned with the ability of life to renew itself, which is a challenge at the cellular level as well as the level of the organism. Life ceases to continue if it cannot renew itself. For this reason, the [[shukra]] is considered to be the seat of the life force.  

=== [[Ojas]] (essence) ===

=== [[Ojas]] ===

[[Ojas]] is related to immunity and is a function that manifests when all the tissues and elements of the body are optimized for structural and functional integrity. [[Ojas]] is not one substance but a network of substances and functions that expresses as the innate immunity of the organism. It goes without words that an immune system is an essential tool for survival and adaptation. Coping with stress and life-threatening situations require a robust immune system, and therefore [[ojas]] is one of the prominent seats of the life forces.

[[Ojas]] is related to immunity and is a function that manifests when all the tissues and elements of the body are optimized for structural and functional integrity. [[Ojas]] is not one substance but a network of substances and functions that expresses as the innate immunity of the organism. It goes without words that an immune system is an essential tool for survival and adaptation. Coping with stress and life-threatening situations require a robust immune system, and therefore [[ojas]] is one of the prominent seats of the life forces.