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|title= Manovaha [[srotas]]
|title= Manovaha srotas
(Channels of transport and transformation of mind and mental factors)
(Channels of transport and transformation of mind and mental factors)
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|data1 = Concepts/[[Srotas]]/[[Manovaha Srotas]]
|data1 = Concepts/[[Srotas]]/[[Manovaha Srotas]]
|label2 = Authors
|label2 = Authors
|data2 = Bhojani M. K.<sup>1</sup> Varma Swati <sup>1</sup> Deole Y.S.<sup>2</sup>
|data2 = Bhojani M. K.<sup>1</sup> Varma Swati <sup>1</sup> [[Yogesh Deole|Deole Y.S.]]<sup>2</sup>
|label3 = Reviewer & Editor
|label3 = Reviewer & Editor
|data3 = Basisht G.<sup>3</sup>,
|data3 = [[Gopal Basisht|Basisht G.]]<sup>3</sup>,
|label4 = Affiliations
|label4 = Affiliations
|data4 = <sup>1</sup> Department of Sharir Kriya, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India
|data4 = <sup>1</sup> Department of Sharir Kriya, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India
===Relation between [[Index.php?title=Rasa dhatu|rasavaha]] and manovaha [[srotas]]===
===Relation between [[Index.php?title=Rasa dhatu|rasavaha]] and manovaha [[srotas]]===
<p style="text-align:justify;">Heart is the abode of [[mind]] ([[manas]]) and [[consciousness]] (chetana) or soul ([[atma]]). [Cha. Sa. [[Sidhhi Sthana|Siddhi Sthana]] 9/4] It is a site for physical, psychological, and spiritual components. Heart is origin for channels of transportation and transformation of [[rasa dhatu]], too. Both heart and brain are considered under the umbrella term hridaya in terms of anatomical structure and higher-centre functions respectively.
<p style="text-align:justify;">Heart is the abode of [[mind]] ([[manas]]) and [[consciousness]] (chetana) or soul ([[atma]]). [Cha. Sa. [[Siddhi Sthana|Siddhi Sthana]] 9/4] It is a site for physical, psychological, and spiritual components. Heart is origin for channels of transportation and transformation of [[rasa dhatu]], too. Both heart and brain are considered under the umbrella term hridaya in terms of anatomical structure and higher-centre functions respectively.
</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Heart (residence of manas) and brain (workplace of manas) are functionally co-dependent upon each other. [[Manas]] regulates the cognitive and conative functions of brain in conjunction with soul ([[atma]]) under the influence of [[vata dosha]]. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/22-23]. Brain is a structural entity needing continuous supply of nourishment and oxygen. This is feasible by heart through circulation ([[rasa]]-[[rakta]] samvahana kriya) via the ten major vessels (rasavahi dhamani). [A. H. Sharira Sthana 3/18] Heart is a highly vascular organ being surrounded by ten major dhamani (blood vessels) like spokes of a wheel which are known as ‘rasavaha strotomula’ (site of origin of channels of nutrition). These channels are comparable to manovaha [[srotas]]. [Chakrapani on Cha. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 9/4] Manas thus acts like a medium between heart and brain wherein brain is responsible for all sensory and motor functions while heart has been assigned emotional aspect of psyche ([[manas]]).
</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Heart (residence of manas) and brain (workplace of manas) are functionally co-dependent upon each other. [[Manas]] regulates the cognitive and conative functions of brain in conjunction with soul ([[atma]]) under the influence of [[vata dosha]]. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/22-23]. Brain is a structural entity needing continuous supply of nourishment and oxygen. This is feasible by heart through circulation ([[rasa]]-[[rakta]] samvahana kriya) via the ten major vessels (rasavahi dhamani). [A. H. Sharira Sthana 3/18] Heart is a highly vascular organ being surrounded by ten major dhamani (blood vessels) like spokes of a wheel which are known as ‘rasavaha strotomula’ (site of origin of channels of nutrition). These channels are comparable to manovaha [[srotas]]. [Chakrapani on Cha. Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 9/4] Manas thus acts like a medium between heart and brain wherein brain is responsible for all sensory and motor functions while heart has been assigned emotional aspect of psyche ([[manas]]).
</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The contemporary physiological aspects of [[mind]], [[senses]], brain, nervous system and consciousness can be considered for assessment of manovaha [[srotas]]. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">A thorough neurological examination by means of interrogation (prashna pariksha), inspection (darshana pariksha) and assessment of mental strength ([[sattva]] [[bala]] pariksha) [Cha.Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/119] can be used for assessment and diagnosis of disorders of manovaha [[srotas]].
</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The contemporary physiological aspects of [[mind]], [[senses]], brain, nervous system and consciousness can be considered for assessment of manovaha [[srotas]]. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">A thorough neurological examination by means of interrogation (prashna pariksha), inspection (darshana pariksha) and assessment of mental strength ([[sattva]] [[bala]] pariksha) [Cha.Sa. [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/119] can be used for assessment and diagnosis of disorders of manovaha [[srotas]].
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===a. Interrogation (prashna pariksha)===
A formal interview of the patient can be conducted for overall and precise diagnosis. The questions related to chief complaints with duration, chronological development, nurturing of patient, family history, addiction, hobbies, interests, daily routine, major life events, achievements, mental traumas, emotional quotient and intellectual quotient is recorded from the patient. If the patient is not in state of giving correct answers, then the relatives or attendants who know patients history are interviewed.
A formal interview of the patient can be conducted for overall and precise diagnosis. The questions related to chief complaints with duration, chronological development, nurturing of patient, family history, addiction, hobbies, interests, daily routine, major life events, achievements, mental traumas, emotional quotient and intellectual quotient is recorded from the patient. If the patient is not in state of giving correct answers, then the relatives or attendants who know patients history are interviewed.