Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Naga is among the 5 Upapranas i.e. sub-pranas. It’s a crucial and very important type of prana which controls and manages the operate of belching / burping and guards the abdomen and intestines by expelling the pointless air or gases within the gastrointestinal tract out of the physique. Its balanced functioning is just not solely wanted for a balanced functioning of the gastrointestinal system and digestion of meals, however can also be crucial for the general well being since, like different upa-pranas it is going to assist the principle pranas of their correct functioning.
Associated Studying – ‘Upa-Pranas’
On this article I’ll throw some gentle on the understanding of the significance of Naga Upa-prana and its contribution in the direction of upkeep of gastrointestinal well being specifically and basic well being on the whole.
Naga-Upaprana
As already mentioned, Naga Upa-prana is a sub-prana which controls the operate of belching / burping which could be very a lot important to throw away the air we swallow and gases fashioned contained in the physique which could intrude with regular functioning of the gastrointestinal tract together with the method of digestion.
Gases are fashioned within the abdomen / intestines through the means of digestion of meals. The undesirable gases can bother us in numerous methods. The identical factor occurs after we swallow air whereas consuming meals or ingesting liquids.
At abdomen degree – Naga Prana helps in expelling this gasoline from the physique. Burping is a pure course of to expel the surplus air that we swallow by chance whereas consuming meals or ingesting liquids. Burping is managed by the energetic power of Naga i.e. Naga power. Burping is a vital operate of the physique. If the air from the digestive tract is just not expelled out it is going to trigger discomfort within the type of bloating or stomach ache. There can even be interference within the means of digestion of meals.
The Naga prana power is mirrored within the delicate but very important means of burping and flushing off of the undesirable gases and air from our digestive tract. It displays the pure intelligence system of the physique which operates to keep up the stability, well being and luxury of the inside world of the digestive system.
At colon degree – Some specialists say that the Naga Prana power can also be mentioned to regulate and expel extra gasoline fashioned within the colon which could trigger extreme and disturbing flatulence, distension of stomach and indigestion if not expelled on the proper time.
Naga and the principle Pranas – The subtypes of Vayu are the principle 5 Pranas. Naga Prana power removes the blockages of Prana and Apana Pranas and therefore helps of their functioning. Prana helps in swallowing, Apana helps in expulsion of wastes and Naga helps these two pranas of their features.
Blocks and imbalances of Naga Upa-prana and its impression on well being
If Naga power is just not functioning correctly or whether it is blocked, it results in many gastrointestinal illnesses associated to abdomen and colon as talked about above. Other than this suppression or blocks of Naga power can also be mentioned to trigger cardiac illnesses. The Naga power ought to at all times be activated and must be at its purposeful greatest for the balanced functioning of abdomen and colon, for meals to be acquired, digested, absorbed and the wastes of digestion expelled.
Uncared for Naga Upa-prana may cause extreme indigestion which in flip may cause many illnesses.
Urdhwa Vata – burping or gases / wind transferring upwards to be expelled is alleged to be one of many vegas – the physique’s pure reflexes / urges and as a rule shouldn’t be forcibly managed / withheld. Its suppression additionally causes many problems after having pathologically altered the conventional course of vata and making it transfer upwards i.e. udavarta. This pure urge is managed by Naga Upa-prana.
When air accumulates within the digestive tract it could have an effect on the opposite pranas and can disrupt their free circulation within the physique and thus hampering their regular functioning. It primarily afflicts the Samana Vayu which controls the digestive features within the abdomen. Extra gases within the abdomen and small gut might hamper straightforward digestion of meals. This could result in formation of ama, which in flip clogs the pathways (srotas) within the physique and meddles with easy functioning of many tissues and organ programs. Naga Upa-prana helps in expelling this irregular air from our physique and thus helps the Samana Vayu in digesting the meals and additional associated features like absorption, processing and distribution of vitamins and power to all components of the physique and thus supporting the ecosystem of Pranas and Upa-pranas.
Hiccups and Naga – Some specialists additionally say that the Naga Upa-prana additionally controls hiccups within the physique other than belching / burping.
How does Naga Upa-prana come into play?
When the air aspect is imbalanced within the intestine or when the air or gases retained within the abdomen or colon will get agitated, Naga Upa-prana will come into play. It turns into energetic and tries to throw this pointless air which is disturbing in nature out of the abdomen. It does so by stimulating and inflicting vibrations in Samana Vayu, Udana Vayu and Prana Vayu. These Vayus now coordinate with one another with the assistance of Naga Upa-prana and expel the air from the system.
How you can shield the Naga Upa-prana?
You possibly can shield the Naga Upa-prana in you by taking an excellent weight loss plan and preserving the physiology of digestion and the digestive system together with the abdomen, small and huge gut wholesome.
One also needs to keep away from holding the pure urge to belch / burp and likewise to the urge to fart. That is wholesome for the digestive system and can naturally expel the air and gases not required for the system from higher or decrease instructions.
One also needs to instantly tackle the digestive points or any ailments occurring within the digestive system by taking appropriate cures as and when wanted. Indigestion, anorexia, tastelessness, aversion to meals, flatulence, bloating, sounds within the stomach (irregular and frequent), and nausea ought to by no means be ignored and dismissed as easy signs.
Equally signs of ama too shall be addressed if any.
To sum up
Briefly, Naga power is nothing however the operate of burping. Wholesome burping is physiological and we have to facilitate the physique to clear it. By doing so, we shall be preserving the power of Naga Upa-prana, which in flip will assist the functioning of different Pranas in an uninterrupted manner.