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 transferring’. It seems to be like representing ‘chala guna’ i.e. ‘motion’ high quality / attribute of vata. Sadagati can also be a ‘practical description’ of vata, since motion is a operate or motion. The actions, motion and capabilities of vata is because of the components which make it up i.e. vayu mahabhuta – wind aspect and akasa mahabhuta – ether aspect. Motion can also be because of the 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 also be a time period within the phrase derivation of vata – ‘Va gati gandhanayoh vata’.
So, gati is said to vata and at any time when vata is appearing or practical, gati is invariably there. With this nature of ‘always in a position to transfer’, vata not solely strikes to each nook of the physique, however can also be answerable 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 big and small channels within the physique – the srotas ecosystem.
Sadagati for well being steadiness
Vata is called tantra – code which controls the complete yantra – human physique (thoughts and senses) when in a state of steadiness. All different elements which make up the physique i.e. pitta, kapha, dhatus and malas are below the management of and are operational by means of balanced vata. Vata additionally mediates the psychological capabilities, sensory and motor capabilities. It’s answerable for each single exercise within the physique together with these at mobile degree. Due to this fact, it’s important that vata retains always functioning and on the prime of its actions, in a balanced manner. The chemistry it has with the opposite elements of the physique can also be necessary within the easy run of the bodily and psychological capabilities.
Subtypes of Vata as Sadagati
Prana Vayu – When in steadiness and always transferring, 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 steadiness and always transferring, Udana Vayu maintains all of the capabilities of chest and head organs and senses. It’s answerable 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 steadiness and always transferring, this vata shortly travels all by means of the physique and is answerable for many capabilities and actions on the tissue and peripheral ranges. It coordinates the capabilities of different vayu subtypes.
Samana Vayu – When in steadiness and always transferring 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 hearth. 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, the complete digestive system and its capabilities are below the management of samana vata.
Apana Vayu – When in steadiness and always transferring and functioning, apana vayu helps in correct and well timed expulsion of feces, urine, menstrual blood and semen and in addition helps in simple childbirth. The capabilities of the excretory and urogenital system are below the management of apana vayu.
There may be at all times a coordination between completely different subtypes of vata. Instance – Coordinated constants of actions of prana and udana vata maintains easy 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 capabilities since it’s one subtype of vata which may transfer in all places 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 always going. We will see that each one the programs of the physique and their capabilities are below 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 Illnesses
Alternatively, if vata ceases to maneuver at any explicit degree, 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 demise as a result of all the things is below the management of vata.
Irregular enhance or lower of vata can intervene 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 practical impairments, illnesses or demise.
Well being and happiness depend upon retaining Sadagati in a state of steadiness
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 answerable for aggravation of vata and care for self in seasons which irritate vata. Signs of vata aggravation must be addressed promptly every now and then by means of vata balancing meals, actions and therapies. We have to do not forget that the gati of vata must be stored transferring and balanced at all times. The Sadagati state of balanced vata is the important thing for well being and happiness.