‘That which is continually shifting’

Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S

Vata has a number of synonyms amongst which Sadagati is one. The phrase Sadagati means ‘that which is in fixed movement or is continually shifting’. It seems like representing ‘chala guna’ i.e. ‘motion’ high quality / attribute of vata. Sadagati can be a ‘useful description’ of vata, since motion is a operate or motion. The actions, motion and capabilities of vata is as a result of parts which make it up i.e. vayu mahabhuta – wind ingredient and akasa mahabhuta – ether ingredient. Motion can be as a result of Rajo Guna predominance in Vata.

Vata as Sadagati

Acharya Sushruta mentions the phrase ‘Sadagati’ for ‘Vata’ within the context of explaining the pathogenesis and signs of a tooth dysfunction named ‘dalana’. (Ref – Sushruta Nidana Sthana Chapter 16, verse 28)

Sada = at all times

Gati = motion

Gati can be a time period within the phrase derivation of vata – ‘Va gati gandhanayoh vata’.

So, gati is expounded to vata and at any time when vata is performing or useful, gati is invariably there. With this nature of ‘continuously in a position to transfer’, vata not solely strikes to each nook of the physique, however can be chargeable for motion and transportation of many issues within the physique from place of manufacturing to the place of want or to the purpose of elimination. This motion is carried out by the massive and small channels within the physique – the srotas ecosystem.

Sadagati for well being stability

Vata is called tantra – code which controls your entire yantra – human physique (thoughts and senses) when in a state of stability. All different elements which make up the physique i.e. pitta, kapha, dhatus and malas are underneath the management of and are operational by balanced vata. Vata additionally mediates the psychological capabilities, sensory and motor capabilities. It’s chargeable for each single exercise within the physique together with these at mobile stage. Subsequently, it’s important that vata retains continuously functioning and on the high of its actions, in a balanced approach. The chemistry it has with the opposite elements of the physique can be vital within the clean run of the bodily and psychological capabilities.

Subtypes of Vata as Sadagati

Prana Vayu – When in stability and continuously shifting, Prana Vayu maintains all capabilities of the organs of the pinnacle, chest and throat, manages motion of all issues, actions like flexion and extension, motion of eyelids like closure, opening and blinking and many others.

Udana Vayu – When in stability and continuously shifting, Udana Vayu maintains all of the capabilities of chest and head organs and senses. It’s chargeable for manufacturing of speech, efforts in doing all actions and actions, vitality and enthusiasm, power, immunity and endurance, complexion and look and reminiscence.

Vyana Vayu – When in stability and continuously shifting, this vata shortly travels all by the physique and is chargeable for many capabilities and actions on the tissue and peripheral ranges. It coordinates the capabilities of different vayu subtypes.

Samana Vayu – When in stability and continuously shifting and functioning, samana vayu takes care of all actions associated to digestion and distribution of meals and vitamins derived from the digestion of meals by agni – digestive fireplace. It helps in reception, digestion, absorption and distribution of meals and vitamins. It additionally helps in bifurcation of helpful and waste elements of meals and helps in formation of urine, feces and sweat together with the assistance of Pachaka Pitta. Thus, your entire digestive system and its capabilities are underneath the management of samana vata.

Apana Vayu – When in stability and continuously shifting and functioning, apana vayu helps in correct and well timed expulsion of feces, urine, menstrual blood and semen and likewise helps in straightforward childbirth. The capabilities of the excretory and urogenital system are underneath the management of apana vayu.

There’s at all times a coordination between totally different subtypes of vata. Instance – Coordinated constants of actions of prana and udana vata maintains clean functioning of central nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, deglutition, sensory and motor methods, endocrine methods, locomotion / musculoskeletal methods. They want the assist of Vyana Vata in lots of of those capabilities since it’s one subtype of vata which might transfer in every single place within the physique. Thus, they operate in a community.

Equally, every subtype of vata coordinates with the opposite subtypes and retains the present of life continuously going. We are able to see that every one the methods of the physique and their capabilities are underneath one or the opposite subtype of vata.

Each single system and its fixed and uninterrupted functioning are represented in vata – which is continually in motion and therefore is ‘Sadagati’.

Sadagati and Ailments

Then again, if vata ceases to maneuver at any explicit stage, tissue or organ or system, the capabilities therein will probably be immensely hampered. When vata stops to maneuver in additional locations within the physique, a number of tissues or organs will probably be affected. When vata fails to maneuver in any respect locations and if all subtypes of vata don’t transfer, there will probably be multi-system failure clearly resulting in loss of life as a result of all the things is underneath the management of vata.

Irregular enhance or lower of vata can intrude with its actions and therefore the dependent capabilities within the physique and thoughts. Avarana i.e. interference of 1 vata with the opposite or another part of the physique with vata or displacement of pitta or kapha by aggravated vata as in ashayapakarsha – all these will result in useful impairments, ailments or loss of life.

Well being and happiness rely on holding Sadagati in a state of stability

It is vitally vital for us to know and perceive the subtleties of vata and its functioning within the physique. One must hold away the etiological elements chargeable for aggravation of vata and deal with self in seasons which irritate vata. Signs of vata aggravation needs to be addressed promptly occasionally by vata balancing meals, actions and therapies. We have to do not forget that the gati of vata needs to be saved shifting and balanced at all times. The Sadagati state of balanced vata is the important thing for well being and happiness.