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svakarma kurvatē dēhō dhāryatē tairanāmayaḥ||11|| | svakarma kurvatē dēhō dhāryatē tairanāmayaḥ||11|| | ||
''Vayu'' is of five types namely ''prana, udana, samana, vyana'' and ''apana'' and they mechanize the body optimally occupying their sites without any irregular movement. | |||
The location of | |||
The site of | The location of ''prana'' is vertex, thorax, trachea, tongue, mouth and nose and it performs functions of spitting, sneezing, eructation, respiration, deglutition etc. | ||
The site of ''udana'' is umbilicus, thorax and trachea and is responsible for vocalization, drive, energy, strength, complexion etc. | |||
''Samana'' is located in channels of sweat, humors and water and lateral to the seat of ''agni'' (digestive enzymes (''agni'') and yield strength to the digestive fire. | |||
When these five are located in respective sites optimally, perform their functions, supports life without any morbidity. | |||
''Vyana'' has swift movement and spreads all over the body and is responsible for gait, flexion, extension, twinkling etc. | |||
''Apana'' is told to be located in testicles, urinary bladder, penis, umbilicus, thighs, inguinal region and anus and performs ejaculation, micturition, defecation, expulsion of menstrual blood and fetus. | |||
When these five are located in respective sites optimally, perform their functions, supports life without any morbidity. [5-11] | |||
==== Role of ''vata/vayu'' in causing diseases ==== | ==== Role of ''vata/vayu'' in causing diseases ==== | ||