| Keyword | Vega |
| Type | N. |
| Etymology/ Definition | प्रवृत्युन्मुखत्वं वेग:। अ. हृ. सू. ४/१ हेमाद्रि, वेगः प्रवृत्त्युन्मुखत्वम् मूत्रपुरीषादीनाम् । च. सू. ७/३ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.7/3 Chakrapaan`i, A.H.Su.4/1 Hemaadri |
| Literary Meaning | Urge, M / W – expulsion of the faces |
| Implied Meaning | The basic physiological urges are termed as Vega . They indicate a change in the internal environment. This has to be set right in case it should lead to an initially functional disparity culminating in structural organic damage. |
| Elaboration | Suppression or induction of physiological urges is an important cause of several diseases. These are classified as: Urge for elimination or excretion of waste products a ) Solid waste products – stools b ) Liquid waste products – micturition ( urine ), Emesis ( vomitus ) c ) Gaseous waste products – Passage of flatus, belching, yawing, exertional breathlessness 2 ) Protective reflexes, which are meant to keep air passage clear – sneezing, coughing 3 ) Natural secretions – semen, tears 4 ) Urges for Self survival – hunger, thirst, sleep |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Urge |
| Antonym | Avega |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 10:26 am