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2026
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| Accés en línia: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18151378 |
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- <p><em><span>Vāta Doṣa</span></em><span>, among the <em>Tridoṣas</em>, holds a pivotal role in <em>Āyurveda</em>, regulating bodily functions and maintaining homeostasis. According to <em>Maharṣi Caraka</em>, <em>Vāta</em> is the essence of life, responsible for sustaining strength and integrity of the body. Its normal functioning is determined by <em>prakṛta guṇa-karma</em> (natural qualities and actions), while deviations lead to pathological conditions collectively termed <em>Vātavyādhi</em>. Despite its clinical significance, interpretation of <em>Vāta</em>’s <em>guṇa-karma</em> and their pathological variations remains underexplored. This dissertation presents an exploratory study of the <em>prakṛta guṇa-karma</em> of <em>Vāta Doṣa</em>, as described in classical texts—primarily <em>Caraka Saṃhitā</em>—and investigates their pathological alterations in various <em>Vātavyādhi</em>. By critically analyzing derangements of <em>Vāta guṇa-karma</em> and incorporating expert perspectives, the study seeks to provide a comprehensive </span><span>understanding to inform precise diagnostic and therapeutic strategies grounded in <em>guṇa-siddhānta</em>. <strong>Study Design:</strong> Conceptual and qualitative research integrating classical textual analysis with in-depth interviews of domain experts. </span></p> <p><strong><span>Objectives</span></strong></p> <p><span><span>1.<span> </span></span></span><span>To examine the <em>prakṛta guṇa-karma</em> of <em>Vāta Doṣa</em> and its role in physiological balance.</span></p> <p><span><span>2.<span> </span></span></span><span>To analyze pathological variations of <em>Vāta guṇa-karma</em> in <em>Vātavyādhi</em> described in <em>Caraka Saṃhitā</em>.</span></p> <p><span><span>3.<span> </span></span></span><span>To develop a conceptual framework linking <em>guṇa-karma</em> to <em>cikitsā</em> (treatment) of <em>Vātavyādhi</em>.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Materials and Methods:</span></strong><span> A comprehensive literary review of the <em>Bṛhattrayī</em>—<em>Caraka Saṃhitā</em>, <em>Suśruta Saṃhitā</em>, and <em>Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya</em>—focused on normal (<em>prakṛta</em>) and abnormal (<em>vikṛta</em>) <em>guṇa-karma</em> of <em>Vāta</em>, excluding <em>āvaraṇa</em> and <em>gata vāta</em> conditions. Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews with <em>Āyurved</em>a experts, analyzed qualitatively, with visual representation of findings. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study elucidates how alterations in <em>Vāta guṇa-karma</em> contribute to specific <em>Vātavyādhi</em> pathologies. Integrating textual knowledge with expert insights reinforces the application of <em>guṇa-siddhānta</em> in diagnosis and treatment planning, advancing evidence-based Āyurvedic practice.</span></p>