Sushruta Samhita

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रक्तपित्तप्रशमनो न च वातप्रकोपणः | विशदो रूक्षपरुषः खरः स्नेहबलापहः ||२६||

sanskrit

The type of Vata that alleviates Pitta (bile) is not provoking for Vata itself. It is clear, dry, rough, and harsh, and it diminishes the effects of unctuousness and strength.

english translation

hindi translation

raktapittaprazamano na ca vAtaprakopaNaH | vizado rUkSaparuSaH kharaH snehabalApahaH ||26||

hk transliteration

पश्चिमो मारुतस्तीक्ष्णः कफमेदोविशोषणः | सद्यः प्राणक्षयकरः शोषणस्तु शरीरिणाम् ||२७||

sanskrit

The western Vata is sharp and dries up Kapha (mucus) and Meda (fat). It is immediate in causing depletion of Prana (vital energy) and leads to the drying up of the body.

english translation

hindi translation

pazcimo mArutastIkSNaH kaphamedovizoSaNaH | sadyaH prANakSayakaraH zoSaNastu zarIriNAm ||27||

hk transliteration

उत्तरो मारुतः स्निग्धो मृदुर्मधुर एव च | कषायानुरसः शीतो दोषाणां चाप्रकोपणः ||२८||

sanskrit

The northern Vata is oily, mild, and sweet. It has astringent taste and is cooling, not aggravating the doshas (bodily humors).

english translation

hindi translation

uttaro mArutaH snigdho mRdurmadhura eva ca | kaSAyAnurasaH zIto doSANAM cAprakopaNaH ||28||

hk transliteration

तस्माच्च प्रकृतिस्थानां क्लेदनो बलवर्धनः | क्षीणक्षयविषार्तानां विशेषेण तु पूजितः ||२९||

sanskrit

Therefore, in cases of individuals with natural constitution, it is beneficial for increasing strength and reducing weakness, especially for those suffering from diseases related to depletion and poisoning.

english translation

hindi translation

tasmAcca prakRtisthAnAM kledano balavardhanaH | kSINakSayaviSArtAnAM vizeSeNa tu pUjitaH ||29||

hk transliteration