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 consistently shifting’. It appears like representing ‘chala guna’ i.e. ‘motion’ high quality / attribute of vata. Sadagati can be a ‘practical description’ of vata, since motion is a perform or motion. The actions, motion and features of vata is as a result of components which make it up i.e. vayu mahabhuta – wind factor and akasa mahabhuta – ether factor. 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 = all the time
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 each time vata is appearing or practical, gati is invariably there. With this nature of ‘always capable of transfer’, vata not solely strikes to each nook of the physique, however can be accountable 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 means of the massive and small channels within the physique – the srotas ecosystem.
Sadagati for well being stability
Vata is named tantra – code which controls the complete yantra – human physique (thoughts and senses) when in a state of stability. All different parts which make up the physique i.e. pitta, kapha, dhatus and malas are beneath the management of and are operational by means of balanced vata. Vata additionally mediates the psychological features, sensory and motor features. It’s accountable for each single exercise within the physique together with these at mobile stage. Due to this fact, it’s important that vata retains always functioning and on the high of its actions, in a balanced manner. The chemistry it has with the opposite parts of the physique can be necessary within the clean run of the bodily and psychological features.
Subtypes of Vata as Sadagati
Prana Vayu – When in stability and always shifting, Prana Vayu maintains all features 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 so on.
Udana Vayu – When in stability and always shifting, Udana Vayu maintains all of the features of chest and head organs and senses. It’s accountable for manufacturing of speech, efforts in doing all actions and actions, power and enthusiasm, power, immunity and endurance, complexion and look and reminiscence.
Vyana Vayu – When in stability and always shifting, this vata shortly travels all by means of the physique and is accountable for many features and actions on the tissue and peripheral ranges. It coordinates the features of different vayu subtypes.
Samana Vayu – When in stability and always 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 parts of meals and helps in formation of urine, feces and sweat together with the assistance of Pachaka Pitta. Thus, the complete digestive system and its features are beneath the management of samana vata.
Apana Vayu – When in stability and always shifting and functioning, apana vayu helps in correct and well timed expulsion of feces, urine, menstrual blood and semen and likewise helps in simple childbirth. The features of the excretory and urogenital system are beneath the management of apana vayu.
There may be all the time a coordination between completely 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 programs, endocrine programs, locomotion / musculoskeletal programs. They want the assist of Vyana Vata in lots of of those features since it’s one subtype of vata which may transfer in every single place within the physique. Thus, they perform in a community.
Equally, every subtype of vata coordinates with the opposite subtypes and retains the present of life always going. We are able to see that every one the programs of the physique and their features are beneath one or the opposite subtype of vata.
Each single system and its fixed and uninterrupted functioning are represented in vata – which is consistently in motion and therefore is ‘Sadagati’.
Sadagati and Ailments
However, if vata ceases to maneuver at any specific stage, tissue or organ or system, the features 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 every little thing is beneath the management of vata.
Irregular improve or lower of vata can intrude with its actions and therefore the dependent features within the physique and thoughts. Avarana i.e. interference of 1 vata with the opposite or some other element of the physique with vata or displacement of pitta or kapha by aggravated vata as in ashayapakarsha – all these will result in practical impairments, ailments or loss of life.
Well being and happiness rely upon maintaining Sadagati in a state of stability
It is vitally necessary for us to know and perceive the subtleties of vata and its functioning within the physique. One must preserve away the etiological components accountable for aggravation of vata and care for self in seasons which irritate vata. Signs of vata aggravation ought to be addressed promptly once in a while by means of vata balancing meals, actions and therapies. We have to do not forget that the gati of vata ought to be stored shifting and balanced all the time. The Sadagati state of balanced vata is the important thing for well being and happiness.
