Abstract

Abstract

The principles of Jyotish science have been incorporated in Ayurvedic science at various places. Vayu Disha Aavarta  (Different Directional Wind) is one such concept which not only indicates about likely well being but also about worsening of diseases Ayurvedic acharyas are of the view that predominance of wind flow varies as per the seasons and in particular season , there is flow of wind from particular direction. For e.g. during Vasant ritu (spring season) , wind flows from south side and in Sharad ritu (autumn season) wind flows from north direction. As per them wind flowing from east , north and south promotes the health whereas wind flowing from the west direction leads to the demotion of the health. The Jyotish acharyas have highlighted the impact of wind from various directions on the environment and clouds in the sky and accordingly they predicted about the satisfactory or non-satisfactory rain in the region and loss of some crops. In the present study attempt is made to critically analyze this relationship between Jyostih and Ayurvedic science with regard to wind flow. It is observed that the gentle flowing pleasant wind without the dust from any direction is generally good for health whereas terribly flowing wind with dust and noise from any direction is bad for health. Wind from directions like east, north and south leads to promotion of health. The wind from west direction leads to demotion of health. Except for Eshanya (norh east) the wind from all other upa-dishas put bad effect on society.