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==Evolution of Akasha mahabhuta==

In the sequence of the evolution process of [[panchamahabhuta]], Akasha is the first mahabhuta. It evolves from subtle form ‘shabdatanmatra.’<ref>BK Dwivedi.Padarthavijnana. Varanasi: Chowkhambakrishnadasacademy;2003.Chapter 2,Dravya vigyana;page 70</ref>

In the sequence of the evolution process of [[panchamahabhuta]], Akasha is the first mahabhuta. It evolves from subtle form of sound, ‘shabdatanmatra.’<ref>BK Dwivedi.Padarthavijnana. Varanasi: Chowkhambakrishnadasacademy;2003.Chapter 2,Dravya vigyana;page 70</ref>

==Numerology of Akasha==

Akasha is eka ~~(unique~~) [~~tarkasangraha~~].<ref name=Dingari2012 /> It is eternal and spreads all over. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/50].

Akasha is unique(eka) [Tarkasangraha].<ref name=Dingari2012 /> It is eternal and spreads all over. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/50].

==General characteristics==

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==Specific characteristics==

Free flow/unobstructability (apratighatatva) is the characteristic feature of akasha mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 01/29]. Free flow or transport of nutrients in ~~srotasa (~~transportation systems) indicates this feature of akasha. The empty space or hollow cavities in biological systems are denoted.

Free flow/unobstructability (apratighatatva) is the characteristic feature of akasha mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 01/29]. Free flow or transport of nutrients in transportation systems (srotasa) indicates this feature of akasha. The empty space or hollow cavities in biological systems are denoted.

==Importance==

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===In the constitution of garbha (fetus) and embryogenesis===

~~Shabda~~ (~~sound~~), shrotra ~~(audition~~), laghava ~~(lightness~~), saukshmya ~~(fineness~~) and viveka ~~(disintegration~~) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining [[prakriti]] ~~(constitution~~) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara prakriti. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]

Sound (shabda), audition (shrotra), lightness (laghava), fineness(saukshmya ) and disintegration (viveka) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining constitution ([[prakriti]]) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara prakriti. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]

After the formation of garbha~~(fetus~~), akasha is responsible for vivardhana~~(enlargement~~) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.

After the formation of fetus(garbha), akasha is responsible for enlargement(vivardhana) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.

===Organs and constituents in the body===

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===Inherent properties===

*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among ~~ashta prakriti (~~eightfold nature of all beings) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]

*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among eightfold nature of all beings (ashta prakriti) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]

*It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]

*It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among [[mahabhuta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]

*Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sha 1/20]

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*Similarly, in conditions of [[vata]][[dosha]] aggravation, akasha mahabuta predominance is observed. The treatment of such conditions is done by avoiding diet and lifestyle measures with akasha predominance.

*On the other side, the akasha mahabhuta dominant regimen is indicated in conditions of [[kapha]][[dosha]] aggravation.

*The action of drugs having more akasha mahabhuta is shamana ~~(pacifies dosha~~) [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9]. Akasha predominant drugs are selected for shamana treatment.

*The action of drugs having more akasha mahabhuta is pacification of dosha (shamana) [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9]. Akasha predominant drugs are selected for pacifiying (shamana) treatment.

*The drugs which are bitter in taste (tikta) have panchabhuta constitution as [[vayu]] and akasha[Su.Sa.Su.42/3]. This can produce mardava ~~(softness~~), saushirya ~~(porousness~~) and laghava~~(lightness~~) in the body [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].26/11]. Therefore these are part of langhana treatment prescribed in diseases due to over-nutrition.

*The drugs which are bitter in taste (tikta) have panchabhuta constitution as [[vayu]] and akasha[Su.Sa.Su.42/3]. This can produce softness (mardava), porousness (saushirya) and lightness(laghava) in the body [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].26/11]. Therefore these are part of reducing(langhana) treatment prescribed in diseases due to over-nutrition.

==Current views and researches==

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 ==Evolution of Akasha mahabhuta==
-In the sequence of the evolution process of [[panchamahabhuta]], Akasha is the first mahabhuta. It evolves from subtle form ‘shabdatanmatra.’<ref>BK Dwivedi.Padarthavijnana. Varanasi: Chowkhambakrishnadasacademy;2003.Chapter 2,Dravya vigyana;page 70</ref>
+In the sequence of the evolution process of [[panchamahabhuta]], Akasha is the first mahabhuta. It evolves from subtle form of sound, ‘shabdatanmatra.’<ref>BK Dwivedi.Padarthavijnana. Varanasi: Chowkhambakrishnadasacademy;2003.Chapter 2,Dravya vigyana;page 70</ref>
 ==Numerology of Akasha==
-Akasha is eka (unique) [tarkasangraha].<ref name=Dingari2012 /> It is eternal and spreads all over. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/50].
+Akasha is unique(eka) [Tarkasangraha].<ref name=Dingari2012 /> It is eternal and spreads all over. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/50].
 ==General characteristics==
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 ==Specific characteristics==
-Free flow/unobstructability (apratighatatva) is the characteristic feature of akasha mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 01/29]. Free flow or transport of nutrients in srotasa (transportation systems) indicates this feature of akasha. The empty space or hollow cavities in biological systems are denoted.
+Free flow/unobstructability (apratighatatva) is the characteristic feature of akasha mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 01/29]. Free flow or transport of nutrients in transportation systems (srotasa) indicates this feature of akasha. The empty space or hollow cavities in biological systems are denoted.
 ==Importance==
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 ===In the constitution of garbha (fetus) and embryogenesis===
-Shabda (sound), shrotra (audition), laghava (lightness), saukshmya (fineness) and viveka (disintegration) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining [[prakriti]] (constitution) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara prakriti. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]
+Sound (shabda), audition (shrotra), lightness (laghava), fineness(saukshmya ) and disintegration (viveka) in the fetus are attributed to akasha mahabhuta[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]]04/12]. Akasha mahabhuta is a factor responsible for determining constitution ([[prakriti]]) of human being formed in embryonic life. It is categorized under mahabhutavikara prakriti. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]].08/95]
-After the formation of garbha(fetus), akasha is responsible for vivardhana(enlargement) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.
+After the formation of fetus(garbha), akasha is responsible for enlargement(vivardhana) [Su.Sa.Sha 5/3]. It provides space for enlargement of the size of the fetus.
 ===Organs and constituents in the body===
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 ===Inherent properties===
-*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among ashta prakriti (eightfold nature of all beings) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]
+*Akasha mahabhuta in its subtle form is one among eightfold nature of all beings (ashta prakriti) [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira sthana]] 1/64]
-*It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among mahabhuta [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]
+*It is most subtle in nature and as a result, it is the lightest among [[mahabhuta]] [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/12]
 *Akasha possesses dominance of sattva guna. Hence it shows the purest form. [Su.Sa.Sha 1/20]
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 *Similarly, in conditions of [[vata]][[dosha]] aggravation, akasha mahabuta predominance is observed. The treatment of such conditions is done by avoiding diet and lifestyle measures with akasha predominance.
 *On the other side, the akasha mahabhuta dominant regimen is indicated in conditions of [[kapha]][[dosha]] aggravation.
-*The action of drugs having more akasha mahabhuta is shamana (pacifies dosha) [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9]. Akasha predominant drugs are selected for shamana treatment.
+*The action of drugs having more akasha mahabhuta is pacification of dosha (shamana) [Su.Sa.Su.41/6-9]. Akasha predominant drugs are selected for pacifiying (shamana) treatment.
-*The drugs which are bitter in taste (tikta) have panchabhuta constitution as [[vayu]] and akasha[Su.Sa.Su.42/3]. This can produce mardava (softness), saushirya (porousness) and laghava(lightness) in the body [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].26/11]. Therefore these are part of langhana treatment prescribed in diseases due to over-nutrition.
+*The drugs which are bitter in taste (tikta) have panchabhuta constitution as [[vayu]] and akasha[Su.Sa.Su.42/3]. This can produce softness (mardava), porousness (saushirya) and lightness(laghava) in the body [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].26/11]. Therefore these are part of reducing(langhana) treatment prescribed in diseases due to over-nutrition.
 ==Current views and researches==