Dosha Gati (दोष गति)

Dosha Gati refers to the state, course, or direction of the Doshas. It is broadly classified into three types: 1. Kshaya.

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Sanskrit Verse

क्षयः स्थानं च वृद्धिश्च दोषाणां त्रिविधा गतिः।

— (Sushruta Samhita, Sutrasthana 17/3)

Explanation

Dosha Gati refers to the state, course, or direction of the Doshas. It is broadly classified into three types: 1. Kshaya (decrease), Sthana (normalcy/balance), and Vriddhi (increase). It can also refer to their direction of movement: Urdhva (upward), Adha (downward), and Tiryak (oblique), or their movement between different pathways: Koshta to Shakha and vice versa.

Clinical Importance

Understanding the Gati of the doshas is essential for diagnosis. For example, in treatment, the aim is often to bring doshas from the peripheral tissues (Shakha) back to the central tract (Koshtha) so they can be eliminated via Panchakarma.