Article: AN ANALYTIC REVIEW OF VATAKALAKALIYA ADHYAYA FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ONE HEALTH CONCEPT

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17138

Pages: 215-219

Author: Chithra Gopal *, Jayasree A, Jishnu R

Abstract: Ayurveda describes the universe (loka) and the human being (purusha) are reflections of each other and function through the same natural principles. In the Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya of the Charaka Samhitha, this interdependence is explained through the nature, functions, and disturbances of vata, with references to pitta and kapha. Among the three doshas, vata is the most dynamic, governing movement, communication, and bodily activities. In the external world, vata corresponds to wind, pitta to the sun, and kapha to the moon—together representing the natural forces that sustain life and maintain balance in the cosmos. This analytical review explores the relevance of these principles through the perspective of the modern One Health concept, which emphasizes the interconnection between human, animals, plants, and the environment. The boundaries between these systems are becoming increasingly fragile due to industrialization, pollution, and climate change. Imbalance in one sphere affects the others, just as disturbance of the doshas within the body results in disease and disorder. By correlating Ayurveda and modern ecological perspectives, the study demonstrates that the Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya provides a classical foundation for the One Health concept. It emphasizes that the preservation of health depends on harmony between the body and the environment, highlighting preventive care, ecological balance, and ethical responsibilities as essential for sustaining universal well-being.

Keyword: Vatakalakaliya Adhyaya, One Health, industrialization, ecology