Review Article
Year: 2022 | Month: September | Volume: 12 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 117-120
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220915
Concept of Srotas with Special Prominence of Pranavaha Srotas: A Review
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhatnagar1, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma2, Dr. Dinesh Chandra Sharma3
1M.D. Scholar (Dpt. of Kriya Sharir), DSRRAU Jodhpur
2Professor & HOD (P.G. Dpt. Of Kriya Sharir), DSRRAU Jodhpur
3Asso. Prof. (P.G. Dpt. Of Kriya Sharir), DSRRAU Jodhpur
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhatnagar
ABSTRACT
Srotamsi is defined as the passages through which the various Dhatus (tissues) that are undergoing the process of metabolic transformation are transported. 1 In Ayurvedic classics, the term Srotas is used as a dynamic inner transport system of body-mind-spirit organization in addition to the circulatory system. Srotas are the channel or structure through which Sravanam karma i.e., flowing, moving, oozing and permeation of different constituents and nutrients of the body takes place. There are many numbers and types of Srotas mentioned by different Acharyas. Acharya Charaka had explained Srotas as a medicinal view while Acharya Sushrut had explained Srotas according to surgical aspect. According to Acharya Caraka, it is to be noted that Srotamsi is structurally similar to their corresponding tissues. They are of different shapes, such as circular, elongated and reticular.2 According to Acharya Susruta, those channels which originate in hollow organs, spread throughout the body, and purvey materials ‐ are to be understood as Srotamsi 3 But Pranavaha Srotas is the first & important Srotas, which carry Prana all over the body. It is related to the heart, lungs, and other structures like the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein, which have been explained as vital air inhaled and also the vital energy of the body responsible for each and every activity of a living being.
Key words: Srotas, Prana, Pranavaha srotas, Udakavaha srotas, Respiratory System