A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF PRANAVAHA SROTAS WITH SPECIAL REF-ERENCE TO MODERN SCIENCE

The fundamental branch of medical science is Ayurveda. Therefore, it is important to understand the basics of Sharir. Ayurveda offers a number of Sharir concepts that should be interpreted in light of modern knowledge. Srotas is a fundamental concept and term in Ayurveda, yet it should be explained to students of the Ayurveda. The body consists an enormous quantity of Srotas. Srotas are necessary for all physiological and pathological processes to take place in the body. Srotas were discussed by Acharya Charaka from a medical perspective, and by Charaka from a surgical perspective. The first and most significant Srotas, known as Pranavaha Srotas, which transports Prana all across the body. By examining the Srotas Mulasthana, Lakshana, and Vahana as well as any relevant literature on Pranvaha Srotas, respiration, etc., the concept of these Srotas is described, and this article elaborates on how it relates to the respiratory system and internal and external respiration. Clearing up misconceptions about Srotas and Pranvaha Srotas will be beneficial to Ayurveda students.