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THE ROLE OF KHAVAIGUNYA, DOSHA-DUSHYA SAMMURCHCHHANA, AND SROTAS IN DISEASE CAUSATION: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Shruti Bahuguna, Dr. Simran Maheshwari, Dr. Renu Rawat, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh

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Abstract

Ayurveda explains disease causation as a complex interaction between internal and external factors. Among these, Nidanas (causative factors), Doshas, Dushyas and Srotas (body channels) play critical roles. The vitiation of Doshas, (intraction of vitiated Dosha and Dushit Dushya) when combined with structural or functional defects in Srotas (Khavaigunya), sets the stage for disease manifestation. The fourth stage of pathogenesis (Shatkriyakala)—Sthanasamshraya—is where Dosha-Dushya Sammurchchhana (pathological interaction) occurs, marking the onset of disease. This article explores the interrelationships between Nidana, Dosha, Dushya, Srotodushti, Khavaigunya, and the four essential factors of disease manifestation, offering a comprehensive understanding of Vyadhi Utpatti (origin of disease) in Ayurveda.

Keywords: Khavaigunya, Dosha-Dushya Sammurchchhana, Sthanasamshraya, Vyadhiutpatti, Nidana, Srotodushti, Shatkriyakala.