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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]  

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===  

===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===  

===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]  

*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==

==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.   

*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.  

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

*[[Jala mahabhuta]]  

*[[Jala mahabhuta]]  

*[[Prithvi mahabhuta]]

*[[Prithvi mahabhuta]]

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

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