| Keyword | Udaana Vaayu |
| 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.1/14-15 |
| 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 subtype 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 |
| Antonym | Praan`a |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 05:48 am