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Jatharagni, the most important Agni, aids in digestion of four types of food and transforms it into Rasa (रसः) and Mala (मलः । waste and toxins) thus, converting the gross matter to subtle substance thereby providing energy for body's needs.

Jatharagni, the most important Agni, aids in digestion of four types of food and transforms it into Rasa (रसः) and Mala (मलः । waste and toxins) thus, converting the gross matter to subtle substance thereby providing energy for body's needs.

=== Types of Jatharagni ===

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

==== Types of Jatharagni ====

The jatharagni i.e. agni or pitta type responsible for digestion of food has further been divided in 3 types based on the digestion types and Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) -  

The jatharagni i.e. agni or pitta type responsible for digestion of food has further been divided in 3 types based on the digestion types and Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) -  

# Vishamagni (विषमाग्निः),  

# Vishamagni (विषमाग्निः),

# Teekshnagni (तीक्ष्णाग्निः),  

# Teekshnagni (तीक्ष्णाग्निः),

# Mandagni (मन्दाग्निः).  

# Mandagni (मन्दाग्निः).

Thus the state of balanced Agni of the body is also known as Samagni (समाग्निः).

Thus the state of balanced Agni of the body is also known as Samagni (समाग्निः).

=== Types of bhutagni ===

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

=== Bhautikagni ===

 

 

 

 

 

 

==== 5 Types of bhutagni ====

Types of bhutagni are based on the panchamahabhutas. Thus these types are

Types of bhutagni are based on the panchamahabhutas. Thus these types are

# Agni of Akasha mahabhuta

# Agni of Akasha mahabhuta

=== Types of dhatvagnis ===

=== Dhatwagni ===

 

 

==== 7 Types of dhatvagnis ====

The human body is made up of 7 types of [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatus]]. Each of these 7 dhatus is generated, nourished and maintained by the agni of its own known as dhatvagni. It controls the dhatu level metabolism and levels of dhatus, upathatus dhatu malas etc. These 7 types of dhatvagnis are as follows,

The human body is made up of 7 types of [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatus]]. Each of these 7 dhatus is generated, nourished and maintained by the agni of its own known as dhatvagni. It controls the dhatu level metabolism and levels of dhatus, upathatus dhatu malas etc. These 7 types of dhatvagnis are as follows,

=== Bhrajakagni ===

=== Bhrajakagni ===

The agni inside pitta located in twak (skin) is called as bhrajakagni. It can absorb the externally applied substances like oil, medicate liquids, packs etc on skin and make them available to body tissues. Since it is also the factor responsible for appearance of chaya (Chaya means shadow or shade or skin complexion. It is generally indicate changes in complexion due to a disease pathology.) on one's body/skin it is called as bhrajaka (bhraj- lusture/shine) agni. <ref name=":0" /> Chhaya has been deeply studied in Ayurveda. It is believed to be associated with the imbalances in the internal bodily environment and thus any change in the body inside can be reflected outside through chhaya which can affect the original color and complexion of the individual.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Indriyasthanam Adhyaya 7 Sutra 10-17)</ref> Since the agni inside skin has the potential to reflect / throw light on / illuminate the changes in internal environment of body through chaya of skin (which can be visible outside) it is calle das illuminator/ reflector i.e. bhrajakagni.  

The agni inside pitta located in twak (skin) is called as bhrajakagni. It can absorb the externally applied substances like oil, medicate liquids, packs etc on skin and make them available to body tissues. Since it is also the factor responsible for appearance of chaya (Chaya means shadow or shade or skin complexion. It is generally indicate changes in complexion due to a disease pathology.) on one's body/skin it is called as bhrajaka (bhraj- lusture/shine) agni. <ref name=":0" /> Chhaya has been deeply studied in Ayurveda. It is believed to be associated with the imbalances in the internal bodily environment and thus any change in the body inside can be reflected outside through chhaya which can affect the original color and complexion of the individual.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Indriyasthanam Adhyaya 7 Sutra 10-17)</ref> Since the agni inside skin has the potential to reflect / throw light on / illuminate the changes in internal environment of body through chaya of skin (which can be visible outside) it is calle das illuminator/ reflector i.e. bhrajakagni.  

== Role of agni in human physiology according to ayurveda ==

== Role of agni in human physiology according to ayurveda ==

* Charaka Samhita praises agni and describes its role in health, wellness, illness, life and death.

* Charaka Samhita praises agni and describes its role in health, wellness, illness, life and death.

<blockquote>आयुर्वर्णो बलं स्वास्थ्यमुत्साहोपचयौ प्रभा| ओजस्तेजोऽग्नयः प्राणाश्चोक्ता देहाग्निहेतुकाः||३||

<blockquote>आयुर्वर्णो बलं स्वास्थ्यमुत्साहोपचयौ प्रभा| ओजस्तेजोऽग्नयः प्राणाश्चोक्ता देहाग्निहेतुकाः||३|| शान्तेऽग्नौ म्रियते, युक्ते चिरं जीवत्यनामयः| रोगी स्याद्विकृते, मूलमग्निस्तस्मान्निरुच्यते||४|| (Char. Samh. 15.3-4)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Chiktisasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 3-4)</ref>

शान्तेऽग्नौ म्रियते, युक्ते चिरं जीवत्यनामयः| रोगी स्याद्विकृते, मूलमग्निस्तस्मान्निरुच्यते||४|| (Char. Samh. 15.3-4)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Chiktisasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 3-4)</ref></blockquote>

Meaning: Dehagni (all the entities in the body that are responsible for digestion and metabolism) is the fundamental causative agent for longevity, normal complexion, normal strength, good health, motivation, normal growth, normal luster, normal ojas, normal body temperature and various other forms of agni. Even the existence of an individual is said to be because of dehagni. When the agni stops functioning, the individual dies; if the agni functions normally, the individual can lead a healthy and long life. Similarly, if the agni becomes abnormal, the individual suffers from various diseases; and hence, the agni is said to be the root cause of health and longevity. <ref>Available from [https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.32.1/index.php?title=Grahani_Chikitsa charakasamhitaonline.com]</ref></blockquote>

* Acharya Vagbhata in his treatise Ashtanga Hrdayam has delivered the similar message,<br />

* Acharya Vagbhata in his treatise Ashtanga Hrdayam has delivered the similar message,<br />

यदन्नं देहधात्वोजोबलवर्णादिपोषणम्|

यदन्नं देहधात्वोजोबलवर्णादिपोषणम्|

तत्राग्निर्हेतुराहारान्न ह्यपक्वाद्रसादयः||५४|| (Asht. Hrud. 3.54)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 54)</ref></blockquote>

तत्राग्निर्हेतुराहारान्न ह्यपक्वाद्रसादयः||५४|| (Asht. Hrud. 3.54)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 54)</ref>

 

Meaning: Only the completely digested (and transformed) food provides nutrition to dhatus (body tissues) and not the undigested/unmetabolised (untransformed) food. This digestion and metabolism can occur only by the agni therefore it is believed that, the food that nourishes dhatus, ojas, balam (strength) , varna (complexion) etc can help due to the agni (which acts on it and transforms it). This nourishment can not occur at all through the undigested food stuff. </blockquote>

* Other functions of agni in body

* Other functions of agni in body

Meaning: Agni is the prime agent in reducing aama, stiffness, cold, pains and aches etc. </blockquote>

 

 

 

=== Pakam or pachanam : The cheif function of Jatharagni ===

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

== Site of Jatharagni in body: Grahani ==

 

 

 

 

 

 

जाठरस्याग्नेः कर्माभिधाय, इदानीमन्येषामप्यग्नीनां कर्माभिधातुमाह ----

 

 

 

अनया चोक्त्या आहारः शरीरगतानां भावानां समानगुणानां गुणद्वारेण वर्द्धनहेतुः,विपरीत गुणानां च क्षयहेतुः इति प्रतिपादयति ----

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

पित्ताभिमूर्च्चिते तीक्ष्णो मन्दोऽस्मिन्कफपीडिते||७३|| A.H.SHA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

== Role of sneha in agni strength ==

== Role of sneha in agni strength ==