Introduction to Srotas and Fundamental Aspects of Pranavaha Srotas

Abstract

Ayurveda gives various ideas of Rachana Shareera, and there are many topics like Kala, Sira, Dhamani, and Srotas. So here we have taken Srotas as one of the basic concepts of Rachana Shareera. It holds Srotas in high regard as a crucial component of the Human Body’s structure and functions. Srotas fulfill a significant role in the transportation and circulation of various materials within the body. Pranavaha Srotas maintains the maintenance of life throughout. Pranavaha srotas means channel, which carries the external air into the Body to sustain life. Pranavayu is represented as the functional unit of the respiratory Centre, sensory and motor organs, mind, intellect, and consciousness. It maintains the life and life process by supplying oxygen. Thus, the Pranavaha Srotas is most important for preserving life and longevity. Hridaya and Maha Srotas are the Mula Sthana of Pranavaha Srotas. Life starts with Breath and ends with Breathlessness. Breathlessness may be due to physiological or pathological problems, pathological is one of the leading causes of morbidity.