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<p style="text-align:justify;">Vata doṣha is responsible for movement and cognition. [Code:SAT-B.384]<ref name="multiple1">National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda</ref> It is one of the three [[Sharira|sharira]] [[Dosha|doṣha]] with a predominance of vayu and [[akasha mahabhuta]]. This vital biological force performs functions like all sensory perceptions, motor activities, and higher mental activities. [Code:SAT-B.384]<ref name="multiple1" />

Vatadoṣha is responsible for movement and cognition. [Code:SAT-B.384]<ref name="multiple1">National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda</ref>It is one of the three [[Sharira|sharira]] [[Dosha|doṣha]] with a predominance of [[Vayu mahabhuta|vayu]] and [[Akasha mahabhuta|akashamahabhuta]]. This vital biological force performs functions like all sensory perceptions, motor activities, and higher mental activities. [Code:SAT-B.384]<ref name="multiple1" />

 

Rigveda stated that when the three [[Dhatu|dhatu]]- vata, [[Pitta|pitta]] and [[Kapha|kapha]] remain in a normal state and undisturbed, the body is at ease, and there is no [[Vyadhi|disease]].[R.V.1.3.6]<ref name="multiple2">Rg-vedasamhita. Hindi translation by Pt. Ram Govind Trivedi.Varanasi: ChowkhambaVidyabhawan; 2016.</ref> [[Dosha|Dosha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]] and [[Mala|mala]] are fundamental factors of the living body. [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/3]<ref name="multiple3">Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by JadavajiTrikamjiAacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref> [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 11/1].<ref name="multiple4">Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridayam. Edited by HarishastriParadkar Vaidya. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy; 2000</ref> Life continues as long as vata is present in the human body. [Bhe. Sa. Sutra Sthana 16/2]<ref name="multiple5">Bhel. Bhel Samhita. Edited by Priya Vrat Sharma. Reprint ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha  Visvabharti;2008.</ref> Along with being mobile, the vata may also keep the [[Pitta|pitta]], [[Kapha|kapha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]], and [[Mala|mala]] functioning. This demonstrates that vata can affect other [[Dosha|dosha]] and the body's components.[Sha. Sa. Pratham Khanda 5/25]<ref name="multiple6">Sharngdhara. Sarngadhara Samhita. Edited by Parashuram Shastri Vidyasagar.. Varanasi: ChaukhambhaSurbharatiPrakashan ;2013.</ref> [[Pitta]], [[kapha]], [[dhatu]] (body elements), and [[mala]] (waste materials) are dependent on vata dosha for their activities. The functions of vata are also observed in nature in the form of movements of trees, clouds, and other objects. The movement in body is a sign that life is present. Vata conducts all these gross and subtle physical movements. This article describes the details of vata dosha.  

Rigved stated that when the three [[Dhatu|dhatu]]- [[Vata dosha|vata]], [[Pitta|pitta]] and [[Kapha|kapha]] remain in a normal state and undisturbed, the body is at ease, and there is no [[Vyadhi|disease]].[R.V.1.3.6]<ref name="multiple2">Rg-vedasamhita. Hindi translation by Pt. Ram Govind Trivedi.Varanasi: ChowkhambaVidyabhawan; 2016.</ref>[[Dosha|Dosha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]] and [[Mala|mala]] are fundamental factors of the living body. [Su.Sa.SutraSthana 15/3]<ref name="multiple3">Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by JadavajiTrikamjiAacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref>[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 11/1].<ref name="multiple4">Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridayam. Edited by HarishastriParadkar Vaidya. 1st ed. Varanasi: Krishnadas Academy; 2000</ref>Life continues as long as [[Vata dosha|vata]] is present in the human body.[Bhe.Sa.SutraSthana 16/2]<ref name="multiple5">Bhel. Bhel Samhita. Edited by Priya Vrat Sharma. Reprint ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha  Visvabharti;2008.</ref>Along with being mobile, the [[Vata dosha|vata]] may also keep the [[Pitta|pitta]], [[Kapha|kapha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]], and [[Mala|mala]] functioning. This demonstrates that [[Vata dosha|vata]] can affect other [[Dosha|dosha]] and the body's components.[Sha.Sa.Pratham Khanda 5/25]<ref name="multiple6">Sharngdhara. Sarngadhara Samhita. Edited by Parashuram Shastri Vidyasagar.. Varanasi: ChaukhambhaSurbharatiPrakashan ;2013.</ref>. [[Pitta|Pitta]], [[Kapha|kapha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]] (body elements), and [[Mala|mala]] (waste materials) are dependent on [[Vata dosha|vata dosha]] for their activities. The functions of [[Vata dosha|vata]] are also observed in nature in the form of movements of trees, clouds, and other objects. The movement in body is a sign that life is present. [[Vata dosha|Vata]] conducts all these gross and subtle physical movements. This article describes the details of [[Vata dosha|vata dosha]].  

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== Etymology and derivation ==

== Etymology and derivation ==

The word [[Vata dosha|vata]] is derived from “ta” suffix to the word “Va”.The word ‘[[Vata dosha|vata]]’ is defined as “vagatigandhanayoh”. [Su.Sa.SutraSthana 21/5]<ref name="multiple3" />  “Va” word is concerned with movement (gati) and intimation(gandhana). The meanings of word ‘gati’ are motion, moving, and going. The meaning of word gandhanaare intimation, information, and perception.

The word [[Vata dosha|vata]] is derived from “ta” suffix to the word “Va”.The word ‘[[Vata dosha|vata]]’ is defined as “vagatigandhanayoh”. [Su.Sa.SutraSthana 21/5]<ref name="multiple3" />  “Va” word is concerned with movement (gati) and intimation (gandhana). The meanings of word ‘gati’ are motion, moving, and going. The meaning of word gandhana are intimation, information, and perception.</div>

== Synonyms<ref name="multiple7">Shabdakalpadruma, Radhakantdev R, editors. Volume 3, Delhi: Amar Publication; 2018, Available on Mana.</ref><ref name="multiple8">Monier-Williams, Monier William's Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press;1899.</ref> ==

== Synonyms<ref name="multiple7">Shabdakalpadruma, Radhakantdev R, editors. Volume 3, Delhi: Amar Publication; 2018, Available on Mana.</ref><ref name="multiple8">Monier-Williams, Monier William's Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press;1899.</ref> ==

The god of wind (maruta), movement (chala), wind(anila), present everywhere(samirana), pure (pavana), gives sensation of [[Sparshanam|touch(sparshana)]], full of strength(mahabala), [[Ayu|life(jivana)]], sadagati, help in perception of smell(gandhavaha), self-existent(swayambhu)<ref name="multiple3" />[Su.Sa.NidanaSthana 1/5], air, wind, blown, desired for, wished for, solicited, and god of wind.

 

The god of wind (maruta), movement (chala), wind (anila), present everywhere (samirana), pure (pavana), gives sensation of [[Sparshanam|touch(sparshana)]], full of strength (mahabala), [[Ayu|life(jivana)]], sadagati, help in perception of smell (gandhavaha), self-existent (swayambhu)<ref name="multiple3" /> [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/5], air, wind, blown, desired for, wished for, solicited, and god of wind.

== Various aspects ==

== Various aspects ==

Vata is categorized as ‘dosha’primarily because of its capability to vitiate other body components. It is also mentioned as [[Dhatu|‘dhatu’]] because in normal state, it sustainsor maintainsthe body.<ref name="multiple3" /> [Su.Sa.SutraSthana 21/4]It is also called as [[Mala|‘mala’]] as it can make the body unwholesome and produced as waste material during the process of digestion “katuavasthapaka”(last process of digestion). [Cha.Sa.ChikitsaSthana 15/11] Vata is the somatic factor having two prime functions –movements(cheshta) and process of learning or knowledge([[Dnyana|jnana]]). Vata is swayambhu(self-manifested) and it is the root cause of production, preservation, and destruction.[Su.Sa.NidanaSthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" />Vata is the controller of body. Vataleads the functions of all [[Dosha|dosha]], and its responsible for many [[Vyadhi|diseases]].[Su.Sa.NidanaSthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" />

 

Vata is categorized as ‘dosha’ primarily because of its capability to vitiate other body components. It is also mentioned as [[Dhatu|‘dhatu’]] because in normal state, it sustains or maintains the body.<ref name="multiple3" /> [Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 21/4]It is also called as [[Mala|‘mala’]] as it can make the body unwholesome and produced as waste material during the process of digestion “katu avasthapaka”(last stage of digestion). [Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 15/11] Vata is the somatic factor having two prime functions –movements (cheshta) and process of learning or knowledge ([[Dnyana|jnana]]). Vata is swayambhu (self-existent) and it is the root cause of production, preservation, and destruction.[Su.Sa.Nidana Sthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" /> Vata is the controller of body. Vata leads the functions of all [[Dosha|dosha]], and its responsible for many [[Vyadhi|diseases]].[Su. Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" />

== Bhautika composition ==

== Bhautika composition ==

[[Dosha|Dosha]] are descendants of [[Pancha mahabhuta|panchamahabhuta]]. Vatadosha has dominance of [[Vayu mahabhuta|vayu]] and [[Akasha mahabhuta|akashamahabhuta]].<ref name="multiple9">Vagbhata. Ashtanga Samgraha. Edited by Shivprasadsharma. 3rd Ed., Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 2012.</ref>[A.S. Sutra Sthana20/2]Akasha provides space for movements, and vayuprovides the energy needed for any kind of movements. Chakrapani opines that vatadosha is originated from [[Vayu mahabhuta|vayumahabhuta]] predominantly.[Chakrapani on Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/8]Althoughvatadosha is panchabhautika, vatadosha is the representative of the respective [[Pancha mahabhuta|mahabhuta]] in the human body.  

[[Dosha|Dosha]] are descendants of [[Pancha mahabhuta|panchamahabhuta]]. Vata dosha has dominance of [[Vayu mahabhuta|vayu]] and [[akasha mahabhuta]].<ref name="multiple9">Vagbhata. Ashtanga Samgraha. Edited by Shivprasadsharma. 3rd Ed., Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 2012.</ref>[A.S. Sutra Sthana 20/2] Akasha provides space for movements, and vayu provides the energy needed for any kind of movements. Chakrapani opines that vata dosha is originated from [[vayu mahabhuta]] predominantly. [Chakrapani on Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/8] Although vata dosha is panchabhautika, vata dosha is the representative of the respective [[Pancha mahabhuta|mahabhuta]] in the human body. </div>

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[[File:Vata dosha.jpg|center|frame|Figure 01: Bhautikacomposition of vata dosha.]]

[[File:Vata dosha.jpg|center|frame|'''Figure 01: Bhautika composition of vata dosha''']]

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== Sites of vata ==

== Sites of vata ==

[[Dosha|Dosha]] pervades every part of the body. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/9] Acharya stated the general location of vata, [[Pitta|pitta]] and [[Kapha|kapha]] are the lower, middle, and upper portions of the body, respectively marked by the heart(hridaya) and umbilicus(nabhi).[A.S. Sutra Sthana 1/4]Vata is predominately present in body parts below umbilicus(adhonabhi). [K.S. Sutra Sthana 27/10]<ref name="multiple10">Kashyapa. Kashyapa Samhita. Edited by P. V. Tewari. Reprint. Varanasi: Chaukhambha vishvabharati;2008.</ref>The specific sites of dosha are locations where their functions are primarily observable. Thespecific seats of vata are:

[[Dosha|Dosha]] pervades every part of the [[Sharira|body]]. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/9] Acharya stated the general location of vata, [[Pitta|pitta]] and [[Kapha|kapha]] are the lower, middle, and upper portions of the body, respectively marked by the heart (hridaya) and umbilicus (nabhi). [A.S. Sutra Sthana 1/4] Vata is predominately present in [[Sharira|body]] parts below umbilicus (adho nabhi). [K.S. Sutra Sthana 27/10]<ref name="multiple10">Kashyapa. Kashyapa Samhita. Edited by P. V. Tewari. Reprint. Varanasi: Chaukhambha vishvabharati;2008.</ref> The specific sites of [[Dosha|dosha]] are locations where their functions are primarily observable. The specific seats of vata are:

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   <li>Urinary bladder([[Basti|basti]])[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8] [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8]</li>

   <li>Urinary bladder ([[Basti|basti]]) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8] [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8]</li>

<li>Large intestine+ rectum+ anal region(purishadhana)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8]</li>

<li>Large intestine+ rectum+ anal region (purishadhana) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8]</li>

<li>Plevicregion(katiorshroni)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8][Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" />[Dalhan on Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" /> [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Pelvic region (kati or shroni) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8][Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" />[Dalhan on Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" /> [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Thighs(sakthini)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Thighs (sakthini) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Both legs(padam)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8]</li>

<li>Both legs (padam) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8]</li>

<li>All bones(asthini)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" />[K.S. Sutra Sthana 27/10]<ref name="multiple10" /></li>

<li>All bones (asthini) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" />[K.S. Sutra Sthana 27/10]<ref name="multiple10" /></li>

<li>Anal region(guda)[Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" />[Dalhan on Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" />[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/9]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Anal region ([[Guda|guda]]) [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" /> [Dallhan on Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" />[Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/9]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Ears(shrotra) [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>[[Shrotra|Ears(shrotra)]] [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Skin(sparshnendriya) [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Skin(sparshnendriya) [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Bone marrow(majja)[K.S. Sutra Sthana 27/10]<ref name="multiple10" /></li>

<li>[[Majja|Bone marrow(majja)]][K.S. Sutra Sthana 27/10]<ref name="multiple10" /></li>

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Among all these sites, large intestine(pakvashaya) is the prime site of vata.[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" />Purishadhana included the portion of the intestine wherein purishdharakala (layer for formation and storage of stools)is located. It includesanus (guda) also. [Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/9]<ref name="multiple3" />[Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" /> Chakrapani opines that purishadhana is pakvashaya. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8]According to the Atharvaveda, vata is situated in the upper part of the head (mastishka). [Ath.V. 10/2/26]<ref name="multiple11">Atharvaveda Samhita. Edited by Shriram Sharma Acharya. Mathura: YugNirman Yojana: 2005.</ref>

Among all these sites, large intestine (pakvashaya) is the prime site of vata. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8] [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 12/1]<ref name="multiple4" /> Purishadhana included the portion of the intestine wherein purishdhara kala (layer for formation and storage of stools)is located. It includes anus ([[Guda|guda]]) also. [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/9]<ref name="multiple3" /> [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/6]<ref name="multiple3" /> Chakrapani opines that purishadhana is pakvashaya. [Chakrapani on Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/8] According to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atharvaveda Atharvaveda], vata is situated in the upper part of the head (mastishka). [Ath. V. 10/2/26]<ref name="multiple11">Atharvaveda Samhita. Edited by Shriram Sharma Acharya. Mathura: YugNirman Yojana: 2005.</ref> </div>

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[[File:Vatadosha.jpg|center|frame|Figure 1. General(A) and specific sites(B) of vatadosha.]]

[[File:Vatadosha.jpg|center|frame|Figure 2. General(A) and specific sites(B) of vatadosha.]]

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==Attributes ==

==Attributes ==

The characteristics of vata are:

The characteristics of vata are:

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   <li>Dryness(ruksha)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58][Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" />[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

   <li>[[Rukshana|Dryness (ruksha)]] [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58] [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" />[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Coldness(shita)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58][Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" /> [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Coldness (shita) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58] [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" /> [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Lightness(laghu)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58][Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" />[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Lightness (laghu) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58] [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" />[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Micro or subtle nature (sukshma)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Micro or subtle nature (sukshma) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58] [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Mobility(chala)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58][A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Mobility (chala) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58] [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Clearness(vishada)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58]</li>

<li>Clearness(vishada) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58]</li>

<li>Roughness(khara)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58][Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" />[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Roughness(khara) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/58] [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" />[A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/11]<ref name="multiple4" /></li>

<li>Hardness(daruna)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 12/4]</li>

<li>Hardness(daruna) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 12/4]</li>

<li>Bioenhancer (yogavahi)[Cha.Sa. ChikitsaSthana 3/39]</li>

<li>Bioenhancer (yogavahi) [Cha.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 3/39]</li>

<li>Formlessness(amurtatva)[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/13]</li>

<li>Formlessness (amurtatva) [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 20/13]</li>

<li>Frequent(bahu)[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/98]</li>

<li>Frequent (bahu) [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/98]</li>

<li>Swift(sheeghra)[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/98]</li>

<li>Swift (sheeghra) [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/98]</li>

<li>Coarseness or harshness(parusha)[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/98]</li>

<li>Coarseness or harshness (parusha) [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/98]</li>

<li>Assessed through its functions(avyaktovyaktakarma)[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Assessed through its functions (avyakto vyakta karma)[Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/7]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Movements in all direction(tiryak)[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Movements in all direction(tiryak) [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Having predominately raja quality(rajobahula)[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Having predominately raja quality (rajobahula) [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Unpredictable potential(achintyavirya)[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Unpredictable potential(achintyavirya) [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Quick(ashukari)[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/9]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

<li>Quick(ashukari) [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/9]<ref name="multiple3" /></li>

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These attributes should be considered while taking diet and lifestyle managementof health. If the food and lifestyle habits having similar characteristics are followed in excess, a person may experience vatadoshavitiation leading to vata disorders.  

These attributes should be considered while taking diet and lifestyle management of health. If the food and lifestyle habits having similar characteristics are followed in excess, a person may experience vata dosha vitiation leading to vata disorders.  

== Functions of vata ==

== Functions of vata ==

Vata dosha governs all bodily functions.The ability to provide other bodily entities, such as other dosha, dhatu, and mala, mobility belongs to the vatadosha in the human body.Vata is responsible for all motion, so this dosha is also known as life in living beings. [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 17/116] The principal functions of vata doshaare to sustain the body:[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 18/49][Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/10]<ref name="multiple3" />[Su.Sa. ShriraSthana 7/8]<ref name="multiple3" />[Sh.Sa.Pratham Khand 5/21] <ref name="multiple6" />:

Vata dosha governs all bodily functions. The ability to provide other bodily entities, such as other [[Dosha|dosha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]], and [[Mala|mala]], mobility belongs to the vata dosha in the human [[Sharira|body]]. Vata is responsible for all motion, so this [[Dosha|dosha]] is also known as life in living beings. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 17/116] The principal functions of vata dosha are as below: [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 18/49] [Su.Sa. Nidana Sthana 1/10]<ref name="multiple3" />[Su.Sa. Sharira Sthana 7/8]<ref name="multiple3" />[Sh. Sa. Pratham Khand 5/21] <ref name="multiple6" />:

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   <li>Maintaining and controlling all the/ human machinery or body(tantra yantra dhara)</li>

   <li>To sustain the body</li><li>Maintaining and controlling all the/ human machinery or body (tantra yantra dhara)

<li>The originator of all kinds of movements(parvartakachestanamucchavachanam)</li>

</li>

<li>Regulates and guides the mind(niyantapranetacha manasa)</li>

<li>The originator of all kinds of movements (parvartaka cheshtanam uccha vachanam)</li>

<li>Stimulates all sensory and motor organs(sarvendriyanamudyojakah)</li>

<li>Regulates and guides the mind (niyanta praneta cha [[manasa]])</li>

<li>Directs senses to their respective objects(sarvendriyarthanamabhivodha)</li>

<li>Stimulates all sensory and motor organs (sarvendriyanam udyojakah)</li>

<li>Responsible for proper building of the tissues and organs of the body(sarvasharira dhatu vyuhakar)</li>

<li>Directs senses to their respective objects (sarvendriyarthanam abhivodha)</li>

<li>Connects the different tissues(sandhanakarsharirasya)</li>

<li>Responsible for proper building of the tissues and organs of the body (sarvasharira [[dhatu]] vyuhakar)</li>

<li>Induces speech(pravatakovacha)</li>

<li>Connects the different tissues (sandhanakar sharirasya)</li>

<li>Causative factor of sound and touch sensation(prakriti sparshshabdayoshrotrasparshayormulam)</li>

<li>Induces speech (pravatakovacha)</li>

<li>Cause of pleasures and determination(harshautsahayonih)</li>

<li>Causative factor of sound and touch sensation ([[prakriti]] sparshshabdayo shrotra sparshayormulam)</li>

<li>Cause of pleasures and determination (harsha utsahayonih)</li>

<li>Stimulates digestive power(samirano-agneh)</li>

<li>Stimulates digestive power(samirano-agneh)</li>

<li>Dries up the excessive moisture(dosha samshoshanah)</li>

<li>Dries up the excessive moisture ([[Dosha|dosha]] samshoshanah)</li>

<li>Excretion of waste products(ksheptabahimalanamor samomokshagatimata)</li>

<li>Excretion of waste products (kshepta bahimalanam or samo moksha gatimata)</li>

<li>Formation of every kind of channel, fine and coarse(sthulanusrotasambhetta)</li>

<li>Formation of every kind of channel, fine and coarse (sthulanu srotasam bhetta)</li>

<li>Regulates the formation of the different structures of the fetus and provides specific size/shape(kartagarbhakritinam)</li>

<li>Regulates the formation of the different structures of the fetus and provides specific size/shape (karta garbhakritinam)</li>

<li>Sustain the life(ayushoanuvrittipratyayabhutah)</li>

<li>Sustain the life(ayusho anuvritti pratyaya bhutah)</li>

<li>Control the segmentation or division of cells(vibhagakarananmatah)[Sh.Sa.Pratham Khand 5/21] <ref name="multiple6" /></li>

<li>Control the segmentation or division of cells (vibhagakaranan matah)[Sha.Sa.Pratham Khand 5/21] <ref name="multiple6" /></li>

<li>Inhalation and exhalation(ucchavasa-nishwasa)</li>

<li>Inhalation and exhalation (ucchavasa-nishwasa)</li>

<li>Proper movements of dhatu(dhatugatisama)</li>

<li>Proper movements of dhatu (dhatugati sama)</li>

</ul>

</ul>

Five particular functions of vata based on its types are as below:[Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name="multiple3" />

Five particular functions of vata based on its types are as below:[Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name="multiple3" />

<ol>

<ol>

<li>Body movements and pulsation(praspandan)<li>

<li>[[Sharira|Body]] movements and pulsation(praspandan)<li>

<li>Retain the perception of senses (udwahana)<li>

<li>Retain the perception of senses (udwahana)<li>

<li>Ingestion of food(purana)<li>

<li>Ingestion of food(purana)<li>

<li>Retention of waste products till evacuation(dharana)<li>

<li>Retention of waste products till evacuation(dharana)<li>

</ol>

</ol>

== Classification ==

== Classification ==

=== Five types ===

=== Five types ===

Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, and Apana are the five classifications of vatadosha. Five sets of functions by which vatadosha is divided into five types are described with  [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name="multiple3" /> the diseasespecificity of five types of vata.[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/13-19]<ref name="multiple3" />The location and function of five types of vatadosha based on different Ayurvedic texts are as given in table 1. [Cha.Sa. ChikitsaSthana28/5-11]

 

[[Prana|Prana]], Udana, Samana, Vyana, and Apana are the five classifications of vatadosha. Five sets of functions by which vatadosha is divided into five types are described with  [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 15/4]<ref name="multiple3" /> the diseasespecificity of five types of vata.[Su.Sa. NidanaSthana 1/13-19]<ref name="multiple3" />The location and function of five types of vatadosha based on different Ayurvedic texts are as given in table 1. [Cha.Sa. ChikitsaSthana28/5-11]

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{| class="wikitable"

|+ Table 1: Description of five types of Vata dosha

|+ Table 1: Description of five types of Vata dosha

|-

|-

| 01.

| 01.

| Prana

| [[Prana|Prana]]

| Head (murdha)<br/>Thorax (ura)<br/>Throat (kantha)<br/>Tongue (jihwa)<br/>Mouth (asya)<br/>Nose (nasika)

| Head (murdha)<br/>Thorax (ura)<br/>Throat (kantha)<br/>Tongue (jihwa)<br/>Mouth (asya)<br/>Nose (nasika)

| Spitting out (shthivana)<br/>Sneezing (kshavathu)<br/>Belching (udgara)<br/>Respiration (shwasa)<br/>Ingestion of food (aharadi)

| Spitting out (shthivana)<br/>Sneezing (kshavathu)<br/>Belching (udgara)<br/>Respiration ([[Shwasa|shwasa]])<br/>Ingestion of food (aharadi)

| Hiccough (hikka)<br/>Asthma (shwasa)

| Hiccough ([[Hikka Shwasa Chikitsa|hikka]])<br/>Asthma ([[Shwasa|shwasa]])

|-

|-

| 02.

| 02.

| Umbilicus (nabhi)<br/>Thorax (ura)<br/>Throat (kantha)

| Umbilicus (nabhi)<br/>Thorax (ura)<br/>Throat (kantha)

| Speech (Vakpravritti)<br/>Efforts (prayatna)<br/>Provides strength, complexion (Urjabalavarnadikarma)

| Speech (Vakpravritti)<br/>Efforts (prayatna)<br/>Provides strength, complexion (Urjabalavarnadikarma)

| Disease occurring above the neck (Urdhvajatrugata)

| [[Vyadhi|Disease]] occurring above the neck (Urdhvajatrugata)

|-

|-

| 03.

| 03.

| Samana

| Samana

| Near digestive system (anataragneparshva)

| Near digestive system (anataragne parshva)

| It gives strength to the digestive system

| It gives strength to the digestive system

| Abdominal lump (gulma),<br/>less digestive capability (agnisada),<br/>diarrhea (atisara)

| Abdominal lump ([[Gulma Nidana|gulma]]),<br/>less digestive capability (agnisada),<br/>diarrhea ([[Atisara Chikitsa|atisara]])

|-

|-

| 04.

| 04.

| 05.

| 05.

| Apana

| Apana

| Scrotum (vrishana)<br/>Bladder (basti)<br/>Penis (medhra)<br/>Umbilicus (nabhi)<br/>Thorax (ura)<br/>Inguinal region (vankshana)<br/>Anus (guda)

| Scrotum (vrishana)<br/>Bladder ([[Basti|basti]])<br/>Penis (medhra)<br/>Umbilicus (nabhi)<br/>Thorax (ura)<br/>Inguinal region (vankshana)<br/>Anus ([[Guda|guda]])

| Ejection of semen, removal of urine and faces (Shukramutrashakritkriya),<br/>menstruation and delivery of fetus (srijtyaartavagarbha)

| Ejection of semen, removal of urine and faces (Shukra mutra shakrit kriya),<br/>menstruation and delivery of fetus (srijtya artava garbha)

| Diseases related to the urinary bladder and anal region (bastigudaashraya)

| [[Vyadhi|Diseases]] related to the urinary bladder and anal region (bastigudaashraya)

|-

|-

|}

|}

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|+ style="caption-side:bottom;"|'''Figure 02: Physiology of different types of vata'''

|+ style="caption-side:bottom;"|'''Figure 03: Physiology of different types of vata'''

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     <li class="grey">Control Respiration</li>

     <li class="grey">Control Respiration</li>

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     <li class="grey">Speech</li>

     <li class="grey">Speech</li>

     <li class="grey">Memory</li>

     <li class="grey">[[Memory|Memory]]</li>

     <li class="grey">Learning</li>

     <li class="grey">Learning</li>

     <li class="grey">Intellect</li>

     <li class="grey">Intellect</li>

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     <li class="grey">Control of  digestive process through enteric nervous system</li>  

     <li class="grey">Control of  digestive process through enteric nervous system</li>  

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     <li class="grey">Motor function</li>

     <li class="grey">Motor function</li>

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     <li class="grey">Speech</li>

     <li class="grey">Regulation of Micturation</li>

     <li class="grey">Memory</li>

     <li class="grey">Regulation of defecation</li>

     <li class="grey">Learning</li>

     <li class="grey">Parturition</li>

     <li class="grey">Intellect</li>

     <li class="grey">Ejaculation</li>

   </ul></div>

   </ul></div>

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<div>[[File:Vata- types.jpg|center|frame|Figure 03: Regulation of different system by vata- types.]]</div>

<div>[[File:Vata- types.jpg|center|frame|'''Figure 04: Regulation of different system by vata- types.''']]</div>

== Two types ==

=== Two types ===

Two types of dosha are: Prakrita(inherent state) and vaikritadosha (acquired state). Prakrita dosha are observed at the time of conception and are responsible for the formation of prakriti. They are constant, and any change in them leads to death or trouble. They are responsible for the expression of individuality or phenotype of the person. Vaikritadosha are produced as the waste of food (ahara) and continuously circulate in the body of fetus. They are responsible for health, and any disturbance in their physiological limits, either excess or decline, leads to disease.Prakrita and vaikritadosha always stay in connection with one another, and collectively, they are called sharirikadosha. A person can only control the vaikritadosha through diet and lifestyle. [A.S. ShariraSthana 8/4]<ref name="multiple9" />

Two types of [[Dosha|dosha]] are: Prakrita (inherent state) and vaikrita [[dosha]] (acquired state). Prakrita [[dosha]] are observed at the time of conception and are responsible for the formation of [[Prakriti|prakriti]]. They are constant, and any change in them leads to death or trouble. They are responsible for the expression of individuality or phenotype of the person. Vaikrita [[dosha]] are produced as the waste of [[Ahara|food (ahara)]] and continuously circulate in the [[Sharira|body]] of fetus. They are responsible for health, and any disturbance in their physiological limits, either excess or decline, leads to [[Vyadhi|disease]]. Prakrita and vaikrita [[dosha]] always stay in connection with one another, and collectively, they are called sharirika [[dosha]]. A person can only control the vaikrita [[dosha]] through diet and lifestyle. [A.S. Sharira Sthana 8/4]<ref name="multiple9" /> </div>

=== Vata dominantconstitution (prakriti) ===

== Vata dominant constitution ([[Prakriti|prakriti]]) ==

The characteristics of vata dominantconstitution individuals based on properties of vata dosha. [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/99]The person having vata dosha in predominance have the following characteristics:

<div style='text-align:justify;'>

The characteristics of vata dominant constitution individuals based on properties of vata dosha. [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/99]The person having vata dosha in predominance have the following characteristics:

<ul>

<ul>

<li>Leanbody appearance</li>

<li>Lean body appearance</li>

<li>Dryness in voice, skin and hair</li>

<li>Dryness in voice, skin and hair</li>

<li>Less and disturbed sleep</li>

<li>Less and disturbed [[Nidra|sleep]]</li>

<li>Quick in action, walk, and talkative</li>

<li>Quick in action, walk, and talkative</li>

<li>Unsteady movements of legs and hands</li>

<li>Unsteady movements of legs and hands</li>

<li>Intolerance to cold</li>

<li>Intolerance to cold</li>

<li>Prominent tendons, veins and joints.</li></ul>

<li>Prominent tendons, veins and joints.</li></ul>

=== Lokapurusha samanya ===

== Loka purusha [[Samanya|samanya]] ==

Vayu is responsible for all motions in the cosmos. The vayumahabhuta is represented by the vatadosha in human body. Nourishing (visarga), depleting (adana) and distributing (vikshepa) in the universe are carried by the moon, sun and wind. Similarly, human body haskapha, pitta, and vata performing the same functions, respectively. [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 29/6]<ref name="multiple3" />

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[[Vayu mahabhuta|Vayu]] is responsible for all motions in the cosmos. The [[vayu mahabhuta]] is represented by the vata dosha in human body. Nourishing (visarga), depleting (adana) and distributing (vikshepa) in the universe are carried by the moon, sun and wind. Similarly, human [[Sharira|body]] has [[Kapha|kapha]], [[Pitta|pitta]], and vata performing the same functions, respectively. [Su. Sa. Sutra Sthana 29/6] <ref name="multiple3" /> </div>

== Factors responsible for abnormal states of vata ==

== Factors responsible for abnormal states of vata ==

Certain factors cause excess or decline of vata in the human body. These factors are natural or unavoidable and artificial or avoidable.

Certain factors cause excess or decline of vata in the human [[Sharira|body]]. These factors are natural or unavoidable and artificial or avoidable.

'''Natural factors:''' These factors are the essential component of biological rhythm occurring in the external as well as internal environment of the body. This natural increase is physiological. These factors are as follows:[Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/20]<ref name="multiple3" />, [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana1/8]<ref name="multiple4" />, [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana12/24-25]<ref name="multiple4" />[A.Hr. NidanaSthana1/14-15]<ref name="multiple4" />

=== Natural factors ===

These factors are the essential component of biological rhythm occurring in the external as well as internal environment of the [[Sharira|body]]. This natural increase is physiological. These factors are as follows: [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/20]<ref name="multiple3" />, [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana 1/8]<ref name="multiple4" />, [A.Hr. Sutra Sthana12/24-25]<ref name="multiple4" />[A.Hr. Nidana Sthana 1/14-15]<ref name="multiple4" />

<ul>

<ul>

<li>'''Season(ritu):''' Vata undergoes accumulation in summer(grishma), gets vitiated in rainy season(varsha) and subsides to normal during autumn(sharada).</li>

<li>'''[[Ritu|Season (ritu)]]:''' Vata undergoes accumulation in [[Grishma|summer (grishma)]], gets vitiated in [[Varsha|rainy season (varsha)]] and subsides to normal during [[Sharad|autumn (sharada)]].</li>

<li>'''Various stages of digestion of food: '''Vata gets vitiated at the end of meal digestion(jirneanne)</li>

<li>'''Various stages of digestion of food: '''Vata gets vitiated at the end of meal digestion (jirneanne)</li>

<li>'''Biological rhythm of day and night:''' Vata gets vitiated at the end of day(apraha) and night(pratyush).</li>

<li>'''Biological rhythm of day and night:''' Vata gets vitiated at the end of day (apraha) and night (pratyush).</li>

<li>'''Habitat(desha):''' Vata usually gets vitiated in the person of arid area(jangaladesha).</li>

<li>'''[[Desha|Habitat (desha)]]:''' Vata usually gets vitiated in the person of arid area (jangala desha).</li>

<li>'''Age (vaya):''' In old age, vata is in excess as compared to other dosha.</li></ul>

<li>'''Age (vaya):''' In old age, vata is in excess as compared to other [[Dosha|dosha]].</li></ul>

<div>[[File:Vata factors.jpg|center|frame|Figure 04: Natural factors responsible for vatavriddhi.]]</div>

<div>[[File:Vata factors.jpg|center|frame|Figure 05: Natural factors responsible for vatavriddhi.]]</div>

'''Artificial factors:'''

=== Artificial factors ===

Apart from natural factors, there are certain factorsthat causevitiation of dosha and disease. These factors are easily avoidable and used in clinical practice through the concept of samanyavisheshasiddhanta. These factors are as follows: [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana21/19]<ref name="multiple3" /> [A.Hr. NidanaSthana1/14-15]<ref name="multiple4" />

Apart from natural factors, there are certain factors that cause vitiation of [[Dosha|dosha]] and [[Vyadhi|disease]]. These factors are easily avoidable and used in clinical practice through the concept of [[Samanya Vishesha Theory|samanya vishesha siddhanta]]. These factors are as follows: [Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana21/19]<ref name="multiple3" /> [A.Hr. Nidana Sthana1/14-15]<ref name="multiple4" />

<ul>

<ul>

<li>'''Diet(dravya) and particular properties of diet:''' Ayurveda defined three tastes (rasa) that can lead to vitiation of vatadosha. These three rasa are bitter(tikta), pungent(katu) and astringent(kashaya).These three rasa, when taken in excess, cause vata vitiation(prakopa).</li>   

<li>'''Diet ([[Dravya|dravya]]) and particular properties of diet:''' [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]] defined three [[Rasa|tastes (rasa)]] that can lead to vitiation of vata dosha. These three rasa are [[Tikta|bitter (tikta)]], [[Katu|pungent (katu)]] and [[Kashaya|astringent (kashaya)]].These three [[Rasa|rasa]], when taken in excess, cause vata vitiation ([[Prakopa|prakopa]]).</li>   

<li>'''Lifestyle or activities:''' Suppression of natural urges(vegavidharana), night awakening(ratrijagrana), loud speech(ucchabhashana), overworking or excessive shodhana(kriya atiyoga), overthinking(chinta), excessive exercise(vyayama), excessive sexual indulgence(atimaithuna), excessive studies(atiadhyanana), swimming(plavana), and lifting of weight(bharaharana) etc.</li>

<li>'''Lifestyle or activities:''' Suppression of natural urges(vega vidharana), night awakening (ratri jagrana), loud speech (ucchabhashana), overworking or excessive [[Shodhana|shodhana]] (kriya atiyoga), overthinking (chinta), excessive [[Vyayama|exercise (vyayama)]], excessive sexual indulgence (ati maithuna), excessive studies(ati adhyanana), swimming (plavana), and lifting of weight (bhara harana) etc.</li> </div>

== Clinical aspects ==

== Clinical aspects ==

'''Preventive aspect:''' Person having prakriti vatadosha as body constitution should avoid diet and lifestyle which vitiates vata dosha.To prevent the vata dominant diseases, diet and lifestyle opposite to attributes of vata are advised.[A.Hr. ShariraSthana3/85-89]<ref name="multiple4" />

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=== Preventive aspect ===

Person having [[prakriti]] vata dosha as [[Sharira|body]] constitution should avoid diet and lifestyle which vitiates vata dosha. To prevent the vata dominant [[Vyadhi|diseases]], diet and lifestyle opposite to attributes of vata are advised. [A.Hr. Sharira Sthana 3/85-89]<ref name="multiple4" />

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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