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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]].  

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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[[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]]. 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.  

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

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

== Sites of vata ==

== Sites of vata ==

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== References ==

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