RASADHATU

Dr. Sunil P Nikhate, Associate Professor,

PG Dept. of Kriya Sharir
Parul Institute of Ayurveda
Parul University
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Synonyms & Nirukti

• xÉÉæqrÉÉå, Rasa is derived from the verb ‘Gati’ (movement)

• AÉWûÉUiÉåeÉ, dhatu means to move. One which circulate
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• UxÉÉiqÉMü AÉåeÉ,
• Asruka-kar
• Atrya
Sthana

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 Formation of Rasa Dhatu

• Ahara
• Pachakagni/Bhutagni/Annavaha Strotas
• Sara Bhag/Kitta Bhag
• Sarabhag-Ahararasa
• Ahararasa
• Rasavaha Strotas/Rasagni/ Bhutagni
• Sara(prasad) bhag- Sthool-rasadhatu;
Sookshma Part Raktaposhakansha/Updhatu-
Stanya-Raja
• Kitabhag-Kapha
 • Different varieties of Ahara (Diet)
• 2 types, four types, 6 types, 8 types,

• Properly digested food

Quality of aharaarsa •
 Circulation
• Vyana Vayu which is circulating throughout the whole body is
responsible for Circulation of Rasadhatu.
• Circular movement of Rasa
• Heart-Whole body-Heart
Circulation:-
• Like Shabda(Sound)- Horizontal-Tishnagni
people
• Archi(Fire)-Upward Direction-
Madhyamagni People
• Jala(water)-Downward Direction-Mandagni
People
Functions of
Rasa Dhatu

• Prinanam-Supplied nutrition to all tissue

• Raktapushti- Formation of Raaktadhatu
• Tushti-healthy status of Sense and Motor organs/ Feeling of
contentment, satisfaction
• Obesity & emaciation
• Formation of Updhatu(Stanya-Raja) & Mala(Kapha)
Functions of Rasa Dhatu

• Tarpana- Gratifying –All Age

• Vardhana- Growth- In Childhood
• Dharana- Sustain- In Young Age
• Yapana- Replenishment(Maintain)- in old Age
Types of Rasa

• Poshya-Stahyi(Stable part)
• Poshaka-Asthayi (Unstable
form)

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Anjali Praman
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• Anashana-Fasting
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• Ruksha(Dry),Alpa(less),Pramitashana()
• Vata-atap(excess Air and hot climate)
• Bhaya (Fear)
• Shoka (Sharrow)
• Rukshapana(Cold drink)
• Prajagara(Nighmare)
• Excessive loss of Blood, semen, Waste product,
• Infections
 Rasa Kshaya

• Rauksha- Dryness over body

• Shrama- Exhaustion
• Shosho- Emaciation
• Glani- Unable to grasp knewledge
• Shabda Asahishnu- Unable to listen loud sound
• Hrudpida-kampa-Shunyata- Palpitation
• Trushna- Excessive thrust
 Rasa Vruddhi

• Hrudya-Utkleda- Nausia
• Praseka- Excess Salivation
• Agnisadana- disturbed Digestive power
• Alasya- Lithargy
• Gaurava- Havieness
• Svetya- Palness
• Shaitya- Excessive Cold
• Shlathangatva- looseness in body part
• Shvaskasa- Diseases of respiratory tract
• Atindrata- Excessive Sleep
Rasa Pradoshaja Vikar
• Ashraddha- Loss of interest in
surrounding
• Aruchi- Apathy for food/annorexia
• Aasyavairasya- Tastlessness
• Arasagyata- Loss of Taste
• Hallaso- Nausea
• Gaurava- heaviness
• Angamarda- Bodyatach
• Jvara - Fever
• Tama - Giddiness
• Strotorodha- Obstruction of channels
• Klaibya- Loss of enthusiasm
• Sada- Sluggish body activities
• Krushangta- Emaciation
• Agninasho- Loss of Appetite
• Ayathakala Valaya-Palitani-
Premature hair fall & greying
Characteristics of Twaksara
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• Unctuous, smooth, soft Lustrous, Skin
• fine less numerous, deeply rooted, Delicate body hair
• Endowed with Happiness, good fortune, prosperity, enjoyment,
intellect, knowledge, health, excitement, longevity of life