Abstract

AN ANATOMICAL EXPLORATION OF “ASHRUVAHA SROTAS” WSR TO CONCEPT OF ANUKTA SROTAS

*Dr. Saroj Kaler and Prof. Mahendra Sharma

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Abstract

The numbers of Strotas in the body are compared directly by the number of Bhavas existing in our body. There are Aparisankheya (innumerable) bhava in our body, so number of Strotas are also Aparisankhey. We get the information of only thirteen Srotas in Strotovimaniyaadhyaya, where as many more Srotas has been mentioned in our classics like Ashruvahstrotas, Lasikavahstrotas, sandnyavahstrotas etc. of which Mulasthnadi have not been explained. To treat diseases of these Srotas, knowledge regarding these Anukta Srotas is needed. According to Acharya detailed knowledge of 13 Srotas is enough to assume, imagine and treat the disorders of Anukta Strotas which are laksha-alaksha. Strotas are the Avakashas, which are Abhivahanshila which flow and pass through their Mulasthanas in our body; hence to study Anukta Strotas, their Mulasthana must be confirmed. The criteria for fixing mulasthanas have not been mentioned clearly by Acharya; there it is the need of hour to derive and to establish Strotas after studying and analyzing the information available in our Samhitas. By conducting study on Ashruvaha Srotas an attempt is made towards highlighting the neglected and unestablished areas regarding Srotas.

Keywords: Anukta srotas, Mulasthana, anatomical exploration.