धातु शब्द का अनेकार्थ प्रयोग होने पर भी शरीर क्रिया विषय में धातु शब्द का प्रयोग मुख्यत: रस, रक्त, मांस, मेंद, अस्थि, मज्जा एवं शुक्र इन सात धातुओं के लिए किया जाता है।
धातु शब्द शरीर में धारण एवं पोषण अर्थ में प्रयुक्त होता है अत: शरीर का धारण एवं पोषण करने वाली रचनाओं के लिए प्रयुक्त किया जाता है।
धातुओं की संख्या सात होती है, यथा रस, रक्त, मांस, मेद, अस्थि, मज्जा, शुक्र। इन सातों में धारण और पोषण कार्य की समानता होने से, इन्हें धातु कहा जाता है।
रसाऽसृङ् माँसमेदोऽस्थिमज्ज शुक्राणि धातव: सप्त दूष्या… (अ.हृ.सू.1/13)
इन्हें ‘दूष्य’ भी कहते है, क्योंकि ये दोषों से दूषित होती है।
धातुओं की संख्या सात ही क्यों है? इसका सीधा सा उत्तर यही है कि धारण एवं पोषण केवल सात धातुओं के द्वारा ही होता है। प्रत्येक धातु अपने से अग्रिम धातु का पोषण करती है। रस से रक्त तथा रक्त से मांस का पोषण होता है। इसी प्रकार पूर्व धातु अपर धातु का पोषण करता है। आचार्य चरक के अनुसार रस से रक्त, रक्त से मांस, मांस से मेद, मेद से अस्थि, अस्थि से मज्जा, मज्जा से शुक्र, शुक्र के प्रसाद से गर्भ की उत्पत्ति होती है।
रसाद्रक्तं ततो मांसं मांसान्मेदस्ततोस्थि च।
अस्थ्नो मज्जा तत: शुक्रात् गर्भ: प्रसादज:।। (च.चि. 15/16)
पोषण एवं धारण कर्म दोनों ही स्थलों पर रसादि छ: के धातुत्व की पुष्टि हो जाने पर भी शुक्र के धातुत्व की पुष्टि में संशय रह जाता है, क्योंकि प्रत्येक समय गर्भ को शुक्र का प्रसाद रूप में मानना शुक्र द्वारा पोषण क्रम को स्पष्ट नहीं करता है। केवल प्रजा उत्पादन काल मे ही शुक्र द्वारा गर्भ का पोषण होता है तो क्या शुक्र प्रजोत्पादन काल मे ही धातु होती है अन्य समय नही? इसका समाधान ये हो सकता है, कि शुक्र से भी धातुओं के अन्त में बनने से प्रसाद रूप ओज का निर्माण और पोषण होता है। यह शुक्र ही तो है जो सम्पूर्ण शरीर में रहता हुआ शरीर को बल प्रदान करता है। यह बल रुपी ओज का पोषण करता है, अत: हम कह सकते कि शुक्र के धातुत्व सिद्दिकरण में धारण और पोषण दोनों कार्यो की उपस्थिति कारणभूत है।
In spite of the many meanings of the word Dhatu, it is mainly used for these seven Dhatus, namely Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Sukra in Ayurvedic Physiology.
The word Dhatu is used in the sense of Dharan (supporting) and Poshan (nourishing) the body, hence it is used for the creations that hold and nourish the body.
The number of Dhatu is seven, i.e. Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra. These seven having similarity of Dharan (holding) and Poshan (nurturing) function, they are called Dhatus.
रसाऽसृङ् माँसमेदोऽस्थिमज्ज शुक्राणि धातव: सप्त दूष्या… (अ.हृ.सू.1/13)
They are also called ‘Dushya’, because they are contaminated with defects.
Why are Dhatu only seven in number? The simple answer to this is that Dharan (holding) and Poshan (nourishment) is done only by the seven Dhatus. Each Dhatu nourishes its next Dhatu. The Rakta Dhatu is nourished by Rasa Dhatu and Mansa by Rakta Dhatu. Similarly, every Dhatu nourishes next Dhatu.
रसाद्रक्तं ततो मांसं मांसान्मेदस्ततोस्थि च।
अस्थ्नो मज्जा तत: शुक्रात् गर्भ: प्रसादज:।। (च.चि. 15/16)
Due to both Poshan (nurturing) and Dharana (holding) actions, the Dhatutva of the six Dhatu is confirmed, but still there remains a doubt in the confirmation of the Dhatutva of Shukra Dhatu. Treating the womb as the Prasad of Shukra does not explain the nutritional sequence every time. Its solution can be that Shukra is a Prasad due to the formation of all the Dhatu at the end. This Shukra Dhatu, residing in the whole body, provides Bala (strength) to the body and this Bala (strength) is known as Oja. Oja is nourished by Shukra Dhatu. With this, both the Dharana (holding) and Poshan (nurturing) functions of Shukra Dhatu are expressed. And this proves the Dhatutva of Shukra.
Dhatu Poshan Nyaya:
In Sanskrit, the term “Dhatu” refers to the constituents or fundamental tissues of the body, while “Nyaya” means a logical principle, system, or theory.
Dhatu Poshan Nyaya is the Ayurvedic hypothesis that explains the formation, nourishment, and maintenance of the body’s tissues (Dhatus) throughout life. It offers a systematic understanding of how nutrients derived from digested food are progressively transformed and assimilated into the seven dhatus—Rasa (circulating fluid), Rakta (red blood cells), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (marrow), and Shukra (reproductive tissue).
It uses logical metaphors (nyayas) drawn from everyday life to describe biological and physiological processes, particularly nutrient transformation and distribution.
Four main Nyayas describe how digested food essence (Ahara Rasa) nourishes the dhatus:
- Ksheera-Dadhi Nyaya (Milk-to-Curd theory or law of transformation)
- Analogy: Milk gradually turns into curd, then butter, and ghee.
- Explanation: Each dhatu is sequentially formed from the previous one, with progressive refinement. This is applied as it for first time formation of dhatu after fertilization. It is also important to understand the Sequential nutrition of Seven Dhatu by previous Sukhsm Dhatu. Better understanding make through Sukhsm and sthool Dhatu types in this theory ( commentary by Dhalhanon on ksheera- Dadhi Nyaya).
- Modern Parallel: Differentiation of stem cells into progressively specialized tissues, or conversion of nutrients into various biochemical forms.
- Kedari-Kulya Nyaya (law of irrigation or Field-and-Canal theory)
- Analogy: Water is distributed from a main source to fields through smaller and smaller canals.
- Explanation: Nutrients are transported through progressively smaller channels (Srotas) to reach each Dhatu.
- Modern Parallel: The vascular system, where large arteries branch into capillaries to nourish every cell.
- Khale-Kapot Nyaya (Law of selectivity or Pigeon-Picking Grain theory)
- Analogy: Just as pigeons pick specific grains from a threshing floor…
- Explanation: Each dhatu selectively absorbs what it needs from the circulating nutrient pool.
- Modern Parallel: Receptor-mediated uptake, like how cells selectively absorb glucose, amino acids, or hormones.
- Eka-Kala Dhatu Poshana Nyaya (Simultaneous Nourishment theory)
- Analogy: Rain falls and all plants absorb water simultaneously according to their capacity.
- Explanation: All Dhatus are nourished at the same time, based on their state and needs.
- Modern Parallel: Systemic nutrient distribution, where all tissues receive blood simultaneously but extract only what they need.
🔄 Table
| Nyaya | Core Idea | Analogy | Biological Parallel | ||
| Ksheera-Dadhi | Sequential transformation | Milk to curd to ghee | Biochemical differentiation | ||
| Kedari-Kulya | Nutrient delivery through channels | Water through canals to fields | Vascular circulation and nutrient transport | ||
| Khale-Kapot | Selective nutrient uptake | Pigeons picking grains | Receptor-based cellular absorption | ||
| Eka-Kala Dhatu Poshana | Simultaneous, need-based nutrition | Rain to all plants | Systemic distribution with selective uptake | ||
These Nyayas are not mutually exclusive; they reflect different dimensions of the same process—how nutrition moves from food to cells, how tissues form, and how the body maintains balance.
There are four types of Dhathu Poshan Nyay
1)Khalekapot Nyaya
2)Kedari Kulya Nyaya
3)Sheer Dadhi Nyaya
4)Ek Kaal dhatu Poshan Nyaya
Seven type of dhatu : rasa,rakta,mamsa,meda,asthi,majja,sukara.and it’s nourishment 4 type of Nyaya provide.ksheera dadhi ,kedari kulya,khale kaot andeka kala dhatu poshan
Kshira dadhi nyaya-milk to curd theory or law of transformation
The word dhatu is used for dharan and poshan
Word dhatu is mainly used for seven dhatus. Namely rasa ,rakta,mamsa,meda,asthi,majja and shukra. They are also called as dushya .
There are four type of dhatu poshan nyaya
1) khalekapot nyaya
2) kedari kulya nyaya
3) sheer dhadhi nyaya
4) eka kaal dhatu poshan nyaya
This article beautifully explains the concept of Dhatu Poshan Nyaya in a very simple and relatable way. The use of everyday padarth like milk turning into curd or rain nourishing plants makes it so much easier to understand complex Ayurvedic theories. I especially appreciated how each traditional Nyaya was also connected to modern scientific concepts — it really helps bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and current biological understanding. As a student, I found this explanation both knowledgeable and memorable.
Thank you for presenting it in such a clear and engaging manner
These all nyay helps for understanding dhatu (tissue according to morden science) formation and transformation according to ayurveda.
Dhatu poshan nyaya is the ayurveda hypothesis that explain the formation ,nourishment and maintenance of the body’s tissues throughout life
Four main nyaya describe how digested food essence nourishes the dhatu
1) ksheera dadhi nyaya
Analogy: milk gradually turns into curd then butter and ghee
2) kedari Tulya nyaya
Analogy: water is distured from a main source to field through smaller and smaller canals
3) khale kapot nyaya
Analogy: just as pigeons pick specific grains from a threshing flour
4) eka kala dhatu poshana nyaya
Analogy: rain falls and all plants absorb water simultaneously according to their capacity
Ksheera – Dadhi Nyaya (Law of Transformation )
Kheera means milk and Dadhi means curd. According to Law of Transformation Ksheera turns into Dadhi and Dadhi turns into butter or Ghee. Our body also followed this rule after fertilization Dhatus are formed. Thus are in seven number- Rasa,Rakta, Mansa,Meda,Ashthi,Majja and Shukra and each Dhatu is sequentilly formed from the previous one, with pogressive way. So this type of Transformation Law is followed by our Body.
Three main nutrition types of the body tissues.
According to Ayurveda-
1.Ksheer dadhi nyay
2.Kedari Kulya nyay
3.Khale Kapot nyay.
Three main types of nutrition for body tissues.
According to Ayurveda-
1.Ksheer Dadhi nyay
2.Khale Kapot nyay
3.Kedari Kulya nyay.
This is a very good explanation of dhatu .
It helps us to understand dhatu very easily and in such a way that it can be remembered for long time without even revision. The way it is explained here it simplify the complexity of ayurved and motivate us to know more about our ancient medical science.
According to ayurveda there are mainly three types of nutrition for body tissue-
1-Ksheer Dadhi nyay
2-Khalr kapot nyay
3-Kedari Kulya nyay
The term “Dhatu” refers to the seven fundamental tissues in the human body according to Ayurveda: Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (bone marrow), and Shukra (reproductive fluid). These seven are responsible for the nourishment and structure of the body.
Each Dhatu nourishes the next one in sequence. For example, Rasa nourishes Rakta, which in turn nourishes Mamsa, and so on, until Shukra, which plays a role in reproduction. The sequence of nourishment explains why there are specifically seven Dhatus. They are also called “Dushya” because they can be affected by bodily doshas (imbalances).
There are four types of dhatu poshan nyaya.
1) Kshir dadhi nyay
2)Kadari kulya nyay
3)Khale kapot nyay
4)Ek kal dhatu poshan nyay
There are 4 type of nyaya in ayurveda
1. Ksheer dadhi nyay
2. Khle kapot nyay
3.kedari tulya nyay
4.ek kaal dhatu poshan nyay
There are 4 type of nyaya in ayurveda
1. Ksheer dadhi nyay
2. Khle kapot nyay
3.kedari tulya nyay
4.ek kaal dhatu poshan nyay
This nyay helps to understand dhatu formation and transformation according to ayurveda
1. Ksheer dadhi nyay
2. Khle kapot nyay
3.kedari tulya nyay
4.ek kaal dhatu poshan nyay
This nyay helps to understand dhatu formation and transformation according to ayurveda
This nyay helps to understand dhatu formation and transformation according to ayurveda.
यह लेख धातु और उसके पोषण सिद्धांतों को सरल और वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण से समझाता है। सात धातुओं की क्रमानुसार पोषण प्रक्रिया को सुंदर रूप से स्पष्ट किया गया है। विशेष रूप से क्षीर-दधि न्याय और खेत-नाली न्याय की उपमाएं ज्ञानवर्धक हैं। आयुर्वेदिक शरीर क्रिया को समझने के लिए यह लेख अत्यंत उपयोगी है।
These all nyay helps for understanding dhatu (tissue according to morden science) formation and transformation according to ayurveda.
Dhatu are seven.
rasa,rakta,mansa,meda,asthi,majja.
Dharu’s are also known as ‘dushya’.because they are contaminated by doshas.
The nourishment and holding is done by this dhatus.
Dhatu (धातु):
In Ayurveda, Dhatu means the basic body tissues that support and nourish the body. There are 7 main Dhatus:
1. Rasa – Plasma or nutrient fluid
2. Rakta – Blood
3. Mamsa – Muscle
4. Meda – Fat
5. Asthi – Bone
6. Majja – Bone marrow
7. Shukra – Reproductive tissue (sperm/ovum)
Each dhatu is formed from the nourishment of the previous one.
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Dhatu Poshan Nyaya (धातु पोषण न्याय):
These are theories that explain how each Dhatu gets nourished from the digested food (Aahar Rasa). The main Nyayas (theories) are:
1. Kshir-Dadhi Nyaya (Milk-curd theory) – Each dhatu transforms gradually like milk to curd to butter.
2. Kedari-Kulya Nyaya – Like water flowing through channels to different fields, nutrients flow to dhatus.
3. Khale-Kapot Nyaya – Like pigeons picking grains from a field, each dhatu picks needed nutrients.
4. Ek-Kala Dhatu Poshana Nyaya – All dhatus get nourished simultaneously.
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These concepts are important to understand body nutrition and tissue formation in Ayurveda.
There are 7 dhatu which are made from their previous dhatu like rakta dhatu made from rasa dhatu etc; there are 3 principle for this dhatu they are:-
1) ksheera-dadhi nyaya
2)kedari-kulya nyaya
3)khale-kapot nyaya
In the Sanskrit term “Dhatu ” means the nourishment and fundamental tissue of the human body and ” Nyay” means the logical theory. It is the hypothesis in Ayurveda that how can the digestive food in Ayurveda ” Ahar rasa ” is nourish and transformed in other saven dhatus( tissue).
Dhatus are the constituent or fundamentals tissues of the body.There are seven dhatus in the body and the dhatutva of this seven dhatus can be proved by dharan(holding) and poshana(nourishing) function of the body.The seven dhatus are rasa,rakta,mamsa,medha,asthi,majja,shukra.
Dhatu poshan nayaya are the ayurvedic hypothesis that explains the
formation,nourishment, and maintanence of the dhatus.There are 4 dhatu poshan nyaya:
1.ksheera dadhi nyaya
2.kedari kya nyaya
3.khale kapot nyaya
4.eka kala dhatu poshan nyaya
An effectively expressed introduction to the concept of dhātu and their crucial role in preserving bodily functions.
The explanation of dhātu poshan nyayas enriches the content, showcasing the sequential nourishment of tissues through logical principles.
The number of dhatu is seven.
Rasa,rakta,mansa,meda,asthi,majaa,shukra.
Dhatu poshan nyay:
1-ksheera-dadhi nyay is also call milk to curd theory or low of transformation.
2-kedari kulya nyay.
3- khale kapot nyay
4-eka kala dhatu poshan nyay
Dhatu (धातु):
In Ayurveda, Dhatu means the basic body tissues that support and nourish the body. There are 7 main Dhatus:
1. Rasa – Plasma or nutrient fluid
2. Rakta – Blood
3. Mamsa – Muscle
4. Meda – Fat
5. Ashthi – Bone
6. Majja – Bone marrow
7. Shukra– Reproductive tissue (sperm/ovum)
Each dhatu is formed from the nourishment of the previous one.
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Dhatu Poshan Nyaya (धातु पोषण न्याय):
These are theories that explain how each Dhatu gets nourished from the digested food (Aahar Rasa). The main Nyayas (theories) are:
1. Kshir-Dadhi Nyaya (Milk-curd theory) – Each dhatu transforms gradually like milk to curd to butter.
2. Kedari-Kulya Nyaya – Like water flowing through channels to different fields, nutrients flow to dhatus.
3. Khale-Kapot Nyaya – Like pigeons picking grains from a field, each dhatu picks needed nutrients.
4. Ek-Kala Dhatu Poshana Nyaya – All dhatus get nourished simultaneously.
There are seven dhatus in body . Dhatu is structural and functional unit of body.three main types of nutrition for all dhatus .
1. Ksheer dadhi nayay
2. Khleh kapot nayay
3. Kedari kulya nayay
Dhatu an introduction
In the Ayurvedic dhatu means the basic body tissue
Function: Hold(धारण) and nutrition(पोषण)
According to the Ayurvedic 7 types of dhatu in human body
Rasa-plasma or nutrient fluid
Rakta- blood
Mamsa-muscle
Meda-fat
Asthi-bones
Majja-Bone merrow
Shukra-sperm/ovum
धातु पोषण न्याय :
There are theories that explain how each dhatu gets nourishes from the digested food
4 types of dhatu poshan nyay
1) ksheer dadhi nyay
2) kedari tulya nyay
3) khale kapot nyay
4) aek kaal dhatu poshan nyay
Dhatu Posana Nyaya is a concept in Ayurveda that refers to the nourishment and sustenance of the seven Dhatus (tissues) in the body. It describes how nutrients from digested food are sequentially absorbed and utilized to nourish each Dhatu, starting from Rasa Dhatu (plasma) to Shukra Dhatu (reproductive tissue).
This concept emphasizes the importance of proper digestion, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients for maintaining healthy tissues and overall well-being.
Dhatu poshan nyaya is the ayurveda hypothesis that explain the formation ,nourishment and maintenance of the body’s tissues throughout life
Four main nyaya describe how digested food essence nourishes the dhatu
1) ksheera dadhi nyaya
Analogy: milk gradually turns into curd then butter and ghee
2) kedari kulya nyaya
Analogy: water is distured from a main source to field through smaller and smaller canals
3) khale kapot nyaya
Analogy: just as plgeons pick specific grains from a threshing flour
4) eka kala dhatu poshana nyaya
Analogy: rain falls and all plants absorb water simultaneously according to their capacity
Dhatu in our body are useful for supporting and nourishing our body. Dhatus are of 7 types Rasa,rakta, mansa,medha,asthi,majja, shukra dhatus. Dhatus are also doshas as they also dirts our body. Dhatus are nourishing in nature predominantly. Dhatus follow analogy with the modern as tissues.
Dhatus follow dhatu poshan nyaya,there are 4 types of dhatu poshan nyaya-
1.Kshir dadhi nyaya- theory of transformation
2. Kedari kulya nyaya-theory of irrigation
3.Khale kapot nyaya-theory of selectivity
4.Eka kala poshan nyaya-theory of simultaneous nourishment
Also the explanation that dhatu is something that holds(support) and nourish our body gives great clarity for dhatu. It gives us the clarification about shukra dhatu whether it should be considered as dhatu or not and the answer justify the reason why should it consider as dhatu. It consider as dhatu because it gives strength ( bal) to body which is known as ojas which explains both of its functions hold and nourishment.
Dhatu-poshan nyay is greatly explained here by giving analogy to the things we see daily and also giving reference to the modern science which helps us to coordinate between both the science and helps to understand ayurveda better.
Like 1- ksheer-dadhi nyaya(law of transformation)- this nyay tell us that each dhatu is formed by the previous dhatu like milk transform into curd then ghee etc.
Reference of modern- stem cell is used to form specialized tissue
2- kedari-kulya nyay-(law of irrigation)-this nyay tell us that nutrients is transported through small channel called strotas to reach each dhatu like we see in the irrigation field
Reference of modern- blood vessels, capillary etc takes nutrients to different part of body.
3- khale-kapot nyaya(law of selectivity)- this nyay tell us that each dhatu selectively absorb what it need from nutrient pool. Like pigeon pick grain of their choice from floor
Reference of modern- receptor-mediated uptake
4-Eka-Kala Dhatu poshan nyay(simultaneous nourishment theory)-this nyay tell that each dhatu gets nourishment at the same time based on their needs. Like rain falls and plant absorb water according to their needs
Reference of modern- systemic nutrient distribution.
In Ayurveda, Dhatu means “that which supports” — these are the basic tissues of the body that maintain structure, strength, and function.
Each Dhatu is nourished from the previous one through digestion and metabolic transformation (Agni).
Dhatus maintain the body’s structure and function.
Balanced Dhatus mean good health and immunity.
Imbalance leads to disease.
This article have given knowledge about Dhatu Poshana Nyaya, a core concept in Ayurveda, explains the nourishment and sustenance of the body’s tissues (dhatus)..!
According to Ayurveda there are three main types of nutrition for body tissues.
1. Ksheer Dadhi nyaya
2. Khale kapot nyaya
3. Kedari kulya nyaya
There is also one nyaya which is
4. Eka kala dhatu poshan nyaya
This article is very useful , well organised , and also easy to understand ..!!
Everything is explained with such clarity. Specially using tables ans bullet points,made it so easy to understand. I’ve understand all the points very Easily and in better way- Everything is in very organized way. This information is all about three main types of nutrition for body tissues.
1)ksheer dadhi nyaya
2)Kedari Kulya nyaya
3)khale kapot nyaya
And one another nyay is eka Kal dhatu podhan nyaya..
There are seven dhatus in the body. Dhatus are structural and functional unit of body.three main nutrition types of dhatus.
1.kedari kulya nayay
2.ksheer dadhi nayay
3.khale kapot nayay
Well explained introduction to the concept of dhātu and their crucial role in preserving bodily functions.
The explanation of dhātu poshan nyayas enriches the content, showcasing the sequential nourishment of tissues through logical principles.
All dhatu poshan nyay a core of concept in ayurveda describes the sequential nourishment of the body’s seven tissues from ingested food
Dhatu in body are useful for supporting and nourishing our body. Dhatus are of 7 types Rasa,rakta, mansa,medha,asthi,majja, shukra dhatus. Dhatus are also doshas as they also dirts our body. Dhatus are nourishing in nature predominantly. Dhatus follow analogy with the modern as tissues.
Dhatus follow dhatu poshan nyaya,there are 4 types of dhatu poshan nyaya-
1.Kshir dadhi nyaya- theory of transformation
2. Kedari kulya nyaya-theory of irrigation
3.Khale kapot nyaya-theory of selectivity
4.Eka kala poshan nyaya-theory of simultaneous nourishment
Seven dhatus are described in ayurveda
1) rasa dhatu
2) rakta dhatu
3) mamsa dhatu
4) meda dhatu
5) asthi dhatu
6) majja dhatu
)shukra dhatu
Dhatuposhana nyaya is Ayurvedic concept that describes how the dhatu are nourished an sustained . it explains the sequential transformation and transport of nutrients from good to the seven dhatu . four types of nyaya are described in ayurveda
1) ksheera dadhi nyaya
2) kedari kulya nyaya
3) khale kapot nyaya
5) eka kala dhatu poshana nyaya
Dhatu poshan nyay a core of concept in ayurveda describes the sequential nourishment of the body’s seven tissues from ingested food
Dhatu poshan nyaya is the ayurveda hypothesis that explain the formation ,nourishment and maintenance of the body’s tissues throughout life
Four main nyaya describe how digested food essence nourishes the dhatu
1) ksheera dadhi nyaya
Analogy: milk gradually turns into curd then butter and ghee
2) kedari Tulya nyaya
Analogy: water is distured from a main source to field through smaller and smaller canals
3) khale kapot nyaya
Analogy: just as plgeons pick specific grains from a threshing flour
4) eka kala dhatu poshana nyaya
Analogy: rain falls and all plants absorb water simultaneously according to their capacity
Dhatu poshan nyaya is the ayurveda hypothesis that explain the formation ,nourishment and maintenance of the body’s tissues throughout life
Four main nyaya describe how digested food essence nourishes the dhatu
1) ksheera dadhi nyaya
Analogy: milk gradually turns into curd then butter and ghee
2) kedari Tulya nyaya
Analogy: water is distured from a main source to field through smaller and smaller canals
3) khale kapot nyaya
Analogy: just as pigeons pick specific grains from a threshing flour
4) eka kala dhatu poshana nyaya
Analogy: rain falls and all plants absorb water simultaneously according to their capacity
Everything is explained with such clarity, specially using tables and points made it so easy to understand. I’ve understand all the points very easily and in betterway- all the information is in very organized way. This information is all about 3 main types of nutrition for body tissues.
1) ksheer dadhi nyay
2) kedari Kalya nyay
3) khale kapot nyay
And one another..
4) eka Kal dhatu nyay.
7 types of dhatu
1. Rasa
2. Rakta
3. Masa
4. Meda
5. Asthi
6. Maja
7. Sukra
:- 4 types of dhatu poshan nyaya
1. Kshir dadhi nyaya
2. Khale kapot nyaya
3. Kedari kulya nyaya
4. Ek kal dhatu poshan nyaya
Well explained article on introduction of dhatus and various theories related to dhatu poshan nyaya along with their analogus modern theories describing versatility of ayurvedic texts and shashtras.
Well explained article on introduction of dhatus and various theories related to dhatu poshan nyaya along with their analogus modern theories describing versatility of ayurvedic theories and shastras.
Dhatu Poshan Nyaya is an Ayurvedic hypothesis explaining how digested food nutrients (Ahara Rasa) are progressively transformed and assimilated into the body’s seven fundamental tissues (Dhatus): Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, and Shukra
The term dhatu refers to the seven fundamental tissue – Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda,Asthi Majja and Sukra. It maintaining the body’s structure and function.
There are four nyaya for nourishes the dhatu
1 ksheer dadhi nyaya
2 khalekapota nyaya
3 kedarikulya nyaya
According to Ayurveda..dhatu means A fundamental tissue and nyay means principal.that means how dharu’s get nutrition.
Here is four principals
1.kshir dadhi nyay
2.kedari kulya nyay
3.khale kapot nyay
4.eka kala dhatu poshan nyay.
Well explained article on introduction of dhatus and various theories related to dhatu poshan nyaya along with their analogus modern theories of transportation and transformation of tissues in human body describing versatility of ayurvedic theories and shastras.
Ayurveda identifies seven primary tissues: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (bone marrow), and Shukra (reproductive )tissue
Dhatu Poshan Nyaya provides a for understanding how the body utilizes nutrients to build and maintain tissues.
Dhatu poshan nyaya
In Sanskrit,the term ‘dhatu refers to the constituents or fundamental tissue of the body , while ‘nyaya’ means a logical principal, system or theory
1: ksheera dadhi nyaya
Low of transformation
2:kedari kulya nyaya
Low of irrigation
3:khale kapot nyaya
Low of of selectivity
The term dhatu refers to the seven fundamental tissue – Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda,Asthi Majja and Sukra. It maintaining the body’s structure and function.
There are four type of nyaya for nourish the dhatu
1 ksheer dadhi nyaya
2 khalekapota nyaya
3 kedarikulya nyaya
Dhatu Poshana Nyaya, a core concept in ayurveda, describes how the body’s tissues (Dhatu) are nourished and maintained through a Sequential process. Dhatu poshana Nyaya outlines a system of tissue nourishment where the seven dhatu(Rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, majja, shukra) are sequentially nourished by the essence of digested food(Ahara rasa).
Dhatus are considered the fundamental tissues that make up the physical structure of the body.
Dhatu poshan nyay describe the nourishment and transformation of the seven dhatu.
1.ksheer dadhi nyay
2. Kedari kulya nyay
3. Khale kapot nyay
4. Eka kala dhatu poshan nyay
Dhatu poshan nyay is greatly explained here by giving analogy to the things we see daily and also giving reference to the modern science which help us the cordinate between both the science and help to understand ayurvedic better
There are mainly four law which defines the nourishment of dhatu in ayurveda-
1- ksheer-dadhi nyay
2-khale-kapot nyay
3-kedari-kulya nyay
4-Eka-kala dhatu poshan nyaya
Seven types of Dhatu’s
1.Rasa
2.Rakta
3.Masa
4.Meda
5.Asthi
6.Majja
7.Sukra
Four types of Nyaya
1.Ksheer Dadhi nyaya ~ Law of transformation
2.Kedari tulya nyaya~ Law of irrigation
3.Khale kapot nyaya ~ Law of selectivity
4.Eka kala dhatu poshana nyaya ~ simultaneous nourishment theory
Ksheera – Dadhi Nyaya (Law of Transformation )
Kheera means milk and Dadhi means curd. According to Law of Transformation Ksheera turns into Dadhi and Dadhi turns into butter or Ghee. Our body also followed this rule after fertilization Dhatus are formed. Thus are in seven number- Rasa,Rakta, Mansa,Meda,Ashthi,Majja and Shukra and each Dhatu is sequentilly formed from the previous one, with pogressive way. So this type of Transformation Law is followed by our Body.
Dhatu analogue with tissue in modern aspect
There are seven types of Dhatus – rasa,rakt,mamsa,meda,asthi,majja,shukra
Dhatu means supporting and nourishing the body.
Dhatu also known as dushya as they are contaminated with defects.
There are several nyayas(metaphors) that explains the nourishment and supporting of the body throughout the life through tissues(dhatu) .
There are mainly 3 nyayas
1.Ksheer dadhi nyayas – explains formation of dhatu by sequential formation of dhatu from previous one and analogue with stem differentiation theory
2.Khale kapot nyayas – explains formation of dhatu by nutrients delivery channel analogue with vascular circulation and nutrients transport
3.Kedari kulya nyayas – explains about formation of dhatu selective nutrients uptake same as pigeon pick grains for eating analogue with receptor based absorption.
This Article is very useful for Ayurvedic students and also for them who are interested in Ayurved because this article explains about dhatu poshana nyaya very easily with both Ayurvedic and Morden perspective .
This article increases our knowledge about dhatu how dhatu support and nourishes our body . And also how there is question on shukra dhatu whether it should be considered as dhatu or not It clearly answers these question.
Shukra dhatu provides bal (strength) which is known as ojas which justify it’s both function so it is considered as dhatu
There are four ways by which dhatu gets its nutrition which are as follows
1- ksheer-dadhi nyay
2- kedhari-kulya nyay
3-khale-kapot nyay
4-Eka-kala dhatu poshan nyay
Dhatu means which provide the sustenance and nourishment to the body. There are seven type of dhatu – Rasa, Rakta,Mamsa, Meda ,Asthi, Majja and Sukra . These seven dhatus are responsible for maintaining body’s structure and function
Thare are four type of dhatu poshan nyaya,
1 ksheer dadhi nyaya
2 khale kapota nyaya
3 kedarikulya nyaya
4 Eka kala dhatu poshan nyaya