Akasha mahabhuta: Difference between revisions

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Shabda (sound), shrotra (audition), laghava (lightness), saukshmya (fineness) and viveka (disintegration) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining [[prakriti]] (constitution) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara prakriti. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]

After the formation of garbha(fetus), akasha is responsible for vivardhana(enlargement) [Su.Sa.Sa 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.

After the formation of garbha(fetus), akasha is responsible for vivardhana(enlargement) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.

===Organs and constituents in the body===

*Sound, auditory organ, all orifices and distinctness (bones, blood vessels, ligaments etc) in the body are attributed to akasha mahabhuta [Su.Sa.Sa 1/19].

*Sound, auditory organ, all orifices and distinctness (bones, blood vessels, ligaments etc) in the body are attributed to akasha mahabhuta [Su.Sa.Sha 1/19].

*In the person, akasha is represented in the form of embodiment, space [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 05/05].

*In the person, akasha is represented in the form of embodiment, space [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 5/5].

===Inherent properties===

*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among ashta prakriti (eightfold nature of all beings) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 01/64]

*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among ashta prakriti (eightfold nature of all beings) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]

*It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]

*Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sa 1/20]

*Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sha 1/20]

==Importance in clinical practice==

*The [[vata]][[dosha]] is constituted from [[vayu]] and akasha mahabhuta [AS.Su.20/--]. In [[vata]] [[prakriti]] individual, the dominance of properties of akasha mahabhuta are observed.

*The [[vata]][[dosha]] is constituted from [[vayu]] and akasha mahabhuta [AS.Su.20/2]. In [[vata]] [[prakriti]] individual, the dominance of properties of akasha mahabhuta are observed.

*Similarly, in conditions of [[vata]][[dosha]] aggravation, akasha mahabuta predominance is observed. The treatment of such conditions is done by avoiding diet and lifestyle measures with akasha predominance.

*On the other side, the akasha mahabhuta dominant regimen is indicated in conditions of [[kapha]][[dosha]] aggravation.

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*[[Jala mahabhuta]]

*[[Prithvi mahabhuta]]

*[[Pancha mahabhuta]]

The list of references for Akasha in Charak Samhita can be seen [[Media:Table_of_references_for_Akasha.pdf|here]]

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 Shabda (sound), shrotra (audition), laghava (lightness), saukshmya (fineness) and viveka (disintegration) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining [[prakriti]] (constitution) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara prakriti. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]
-After the formation of garbha(fetus), akasha is responsible for vivardhana(enlargement) [Su.Sa.Sa 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.
+After the formation of garbha(fetus), akasha is responsible for vivardhana(enlargement) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.
 ===Organs and constituents in the body===
-*Sound, auditory organ, all orifices and distinctness (bones, blood vessels, ligaments etc) in the body are attributed to akasha mahabhuta [Su.Sa.Sa 1/19].
+*Sound, auditory organ, all orifices and distinctness (bones, blood vessels, ligaments etc) in the body are attributed to akasha mahabhuta [Su.Sa.Sha 1/19].
-*In the person, akasha is represented in the form of embodiment, space [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 05/05].
+*In the person, akasha is represented in the form of embodiment, space [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 5/5].
 ===Inherent properties===
-*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among ashta prakriti (eightfold nature of all beings) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 01/64]
+*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among ashta prakriti (eightfold nature of all beings) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]
 *It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]
-*Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sa 1/20]
+*Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sha 1/20]
 ==Importance in clinical practice==
-*The [[vata]][[dosha]] is constituted from [[vayu]] and akasha mahabhuta [AS.Su.20/--]. In [[vata]] [[prakriti]] individual, the dominance of properties of akasha mahabhuta are observed.
+*The [[vata]][[dosha]] is constituted from [[vayu]] and akasha mahabhuta [AS.Su.20/2]. In [[vata]] [[prakriti]] individual, the dominance of properties of akasha mahabhuta are observed.
 *Similarly, in conditions of [[vata]][[dosha]] aggravation, akasha mahabuta predominance is observed. The treatment of such conditions is done by avoiding diet and lifestyle measures with akasha predominance.
 *On the other side, the akasha mahabhuta dominant regimen is indicated in conditions of [[kapha]][[dosha]] aggravation.
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 *[[Jala mahabhuta]]
 *[[Prithvi mahabhuta]]
+*[[Pancha mahabhuta]]
 The list of references for Akasha in Charak Samhita can be seen [[Media:Table_of_references_for_Akasha.pdf|here]]