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}}<p style="text-align:justify;">[[Mana]] means [[mind]], or psyche. [[Srotas]] means channels of transport and transformation. The description and understanding of channels for activities of [[mind]] (manovaha srotas) is scattered in [[ayurveda]] classics and has not been completely elucidated. Manovaha [[srotas]] are considered as channels through which [[mind]] and [[body]] interact with each other. These channels pervade throughout the body. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Indriya Sthana]] 5/41-42] They are responsible for flow of thoughts, em<ref name=":0"> Kumar B.M.N.(2017). Review on Concept of Hrudya in Ayurveda w.s.r. to modern perspective; World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; vol 6, issue 16.</ref>otions, and other psychological functions. This article deals with various aspects of manovaha [[srotas]]a i.e. the channels of activities of mind and its development.</p>

}}<p style="text-align:justify;">[[Mana]] means [[mind]], or psyche. [[Srotas]] means channels of transport and transformation. The description and understanding of channels for activities of [[mind]] (manovaha srotas) is scattered in [[ayurveda]] classics and has not been completely elucidated. Manovaha [[srotas]] are considered as channels through which [[mind]] and [[body]] interact with each other. These channels pervade throughout the body. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa. [[Indriya Sthana]] 5/41-42] They are responsible for flow of thoughts, emotions, and other psychological functions. This article deals with various aspects of manovaha [[srotas]]a i.e. the channels of activities of mind and its development.</p>

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==Decoding hridaya (heart)==

==Decoding hridaya (heart)==

<p style="text-align:justify;">The interpretation of the term ‘hridaya’ has been of confusion among scholars since decades. The first interpretation of the term given by texts of Shatpada Brahmana which highlighted functional aspect of hridaya. The word being composed of three letters viz ‘hri’ (hra harane)- to acquire; ‘Da’ (da dane) – to give; ‘Ya’ (Ya gatau)- which transports. The hridaya thus displays three phases of cardiac cycle i.e., receives, gives, and transports body constituents through it. <ref name=":0" /> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Hridaya is the site of [[rasa dhatu]] (plasma), [[sattva]] (psychic factor/[[mind]]), [[buddhi]] (intellect) and [[atma]] ([[soul]]) in conjugation with all sensory organs (jnanendriya).[Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 24/35]  Sadhaka [[pitta]] situated in heart (hridaya) regulates proper functioning of [[intellect]] ([[buddhi]]) and ego ([[ahamkara]]). Hridaya is located in between breasts (stanayormadhya) of thoracic region. [A. H. Sutra Sthana 12/13-14] [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 6/25]   

<p style="text-align:justify;">The interpretation of the term ‘hridaya’ has been of confusion among scholars since decades. The first interpretation of the term given by texts of Shatpada Brahmana which highlighted functional aspect of hridaya. The word being composed of three letters viz ‘hri’ (hra harane)- to acquire; ‘Da’ (da dane) – to give; ‘Ya’ (Ya gatau)- which transports. The hridaya thus displays three phases of cardiac cycle i.e., receives, gives, and transports body constituents through it. <ref name=":0">Kumar B.M.N.(2017). Review on Concept of Hrudya in Ayurveda w.s.r. to modern perspective; World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; vol 6, issue 16.</ref> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Hridaya is the site of [[rasa dhatu]] (plasma), [[sattva]] (psychic factor/[[mind]]), [[buddhi]] (intellect) and [[atma]] ([[soul]]) in conjugation with all sensory organs (jnanendriya).[Cha.Sa. [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 24/35]  Sadhaka [[pitta]] situated in heart (hridaya) regulates proper functioning of [[intellect]] ([[buddhi]]) and ego ([[ahamkara]]). Hridaya is located in between breasts (stanayormadhya) of thoracic region. [A. H. Sutra Sthana 12/13-14] [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 6/25]   

</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Vedic era was well versed with heart (hridaya) and brain (mastishka) being two distinct entities, with interdependent functional relationship. [Atharvaveda Book X. Hymn 2.26] Kashyap Samhita quotes that all sense and motor organs ([[indriya]]) together with [[mind]] ([[manas]]) emerge from heart (hridaya). [Ka.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 8/6] Primary site of action of [[mind]] ([[manas]]) is brain (shira).<ref>Jain et al., Concept Of Post-Stroke Depression In Ayurveda: A Scientific Review; World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research;2017:6(14)</ref> It can be concluded that [[mind]] ([[manas]]) being seated in heart (hridaya) connects to brain (shiras) through manovaha [[srotas]] and controls all senses ([[indriya]]). Also, any damage pertaining to [[marma]] (vital points) of shiras (head) causes loss of consciousness (cheshtanasha). [Cha.Sa. [[Sidhhi Sthana]] 9/6] Hence, heart (hridaya) and brain (shiras or mastishka) are sites of manovaha [[srotas]].  

</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Vedic era was well versed with heart (hridaya) and brain (mastishka) being two distinct entities, with interdependent functional relationship. [Atharvaveda Book X. Hymn 2.26] Kashyap Samhita quotes that all sense and motor organs ([[indriya]]) together with [[mind]] ([[manas]]) emerge from heart (hridaya). [Ka.Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 8/6] Primary site of action of [[mind]] ([[manas]]) is brain (shira).<ref>Jain et al., Concept Of Post-Stroke Depression In Ayurveda: A Scientific Review; World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research;2017:6(14)</ref> It can be concluded that [[mind]] ([[manas]]) being seated in heart (hridaya) connects to brain (shiras) through manovaha [[srotas]] and controls all senses ([[indriya]]). Also, any damage pertaining to [[marma]] (vital points) of shiras (head) causes loss of consciousness (cheshtanasha). [Cha.Sa. [[Sidhhi Sthana]] 9/6] Hence, heart (hridaya) and brain (shiras or mastishka) are sites of manovaha [[srotas]].