Year: 2025 | Month: February | Volume: 15 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 212-215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250228
Anatomical Insights into the Heart: Unveiling the Structure and Significance of Hridaya in Ayurveda
Dr. Arvind Kumar1, Dr. Shyoram Sharma2, Dr. Amit Gehlot3
1P.G. Scholar, P.G. Department of Rachana Sharir, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
2Associate Professor, P.G. Department of Rachana Sharir, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
3Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Rachana Sharir, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Arvind Kumar
ABSTRACT
According to Ayurveda, the heart, or Hridaya, is one of the body's essential organs. Any harm to the Hridaya causes serious illnesses, serious complications, or even death because it is one of the Trimarams and is considered Dasha pranaayatana. According to a careful investigation, two organs have about equal claims to be referred to as Hridaya, which designates an organ that regulates Prana passage by gathering and distributing in a rhythm. The idea that Hridaya is the brain is at one extreme of the spectrum, while the idea that Hridaya is the heart is at the other. Hridaya Marma is 4 Anguli in size, located close to the stomach's cardiac opening, between two breasts. It resembles an inverted lotus and is made up of the physiological entities Tama, Raja, and Satwa. It is a hollow, muscular pumping organ that resembles Adhomukha Kamala and is composed of Mamsapeshi (hritapeshi). Jivashaya is another name for Hrudaya, according to Acharya Bhavaprakash. It indicates that life resides there. Ashaya signifies Avastana Pradesh; it denotes Hrudaya's atrium and ventricles, which are cavities in it. Acharya Vagbhata claims that Hrudaya's Samrutasamrutadwaram signifies the heart's valves. Acharya Charaka claims that it has eleven MoolaSiras. Vyana Vaayu, Sadakapitta, Avalambaka Kapha, ParaOjus, Chetana, and Manas are all housed at Hrudaya. Hrudaya is one of the Kostanga, according to Acharya Charaka and Acharya Sushruta. Charaka claims that For PranavahaSrotus and Rasavahasrotas, Hrudaya is the MoolaSthana. Since it serves as Chetana's seat, life continues there. With Vyanavayu's assistance, RasaraktaDhatu is ejected and received. According to Manas and Sadakapitta, it governs human brain activity and intellectual capacity.
Key words: Ayurveda, Hridaya, Trimarma, Anatomy, Prana