| Keyword | Udaana |
| Type | S |
| Etymology/ Definition | उदानो नाम यस्तूर्ध्वमुपैति पवनोत्तम: । तेन भाषितगीतादि विशेषो अभिप्रवर्तते। उर्ध्वजत्रुगतान् रोगान् करोति च विशेषत:। सु. नि. १/१५ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.12/5, C.Chi.28/219, S.Su.1/14, S.Ni.1/14 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – breathing upwards , one of the five vital airs of the human body ( the one in the throat that rises upwards ) |
| Implied Meaning | A type of Vaayu , which has upward direction and which is responsible for exhalation is called Udaana . |
| Elaboration | The chest is the seat of Udaana Vaayu . It moves in the nose , throat and umbilicus . Its function is initiation of speech , effort , enthusiasm , strength ( capacity to work ), complexion and memory ( awareness ). Vitiation of Udaana leads to development of Oordhvajatrugata Vyaadhi ( disease related with eyes , mouth , nose , ears , and head ) as well as diseases related with Praan ` avaha Srotas like cough . |
| Synonyms | Oordhvaga |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Udaana Vaata |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 05:47 am