Abstract

Abstract

Disha (Direction) is an ancient astrological concept and it  is also applied clinically in Ayurveda with respect to anatomical locations of different organs, laboratory procedure of Tail bindu examination of urine and therapeutic procedure of bio purifications. The rationale behind the spread of oil drop in upadishas and bad prognosis is not still clear and there is need to find out this. Similarly Ayurveda, had asked to sleep while facing towards either north or east. The synonyms of directions in ancient literature gives the clue about the ancient residence of God. For e.g. The name Eshanya of Northeast direct indicates the direction of residence of lord Shiva / Eshandeva in the Kailash mountain ranges. The name Kauberi of north direction indicates the residence of Kuber (Treasurer of Gods) who lived in the north direction below the Himalayan mountains on the banks of river Alaknanda. The name Varuni of west direction indicates the residence of ancient God Varuna who used to live in the west direction towards Sindha region where he was popularly called as ‘Zhulelal’. The Nirukti Rakshas use to reside in Nairutya (Northwest) direction hence that direction is called as ‘Nairutya’. The Marut ganas use to reside in Vayavya (Northwest) direction hence that direction is called as ‘Vayavya’. Indra the God king use to reside in eastern region of ‘Trivishtap’ (modern day Tibet), hence that direction is called as ‘Aindri’. It is observed and concluded that the concept of ‘Disha’ is very well applied in Ayurvedic science in its various branches like Anatomy, physiology, internal medicine, preventive social medicine and surgery.