Review o f Inter-R elation o f Pancha Bootham (5 prim ordial elem ents),

Suvai (taste) and Uyir Thathu (Vatham , A zhal and Kabam ), the basic
fundam entals in Siddha system o f M edicine

P.Thenmozhi1, A. Lavanya2, M.Kannan3, P.Sathiyarajeswaran4

1 Research Officer, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,

Chennai - 600106
2 Research Associate, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,
Chennai - 600106
3 Research Officer, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,
Chennai - 600106
4 Assistant director I/C, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,
Chennai - 600106
ABSTRACT

Prevention, cure, and perfection are the three components of medical science
which are the means for a healthy and happy living. Basically Siddha system relies
on the 96 basic fundamental components. Human body is made up of this 96 basic
principle components. Of these 96 components pancha bhoodam (five primordial
elements), arusuvai (six tastes) and uyir thathu (Vatham, Azhal and Kabam) plays
a major role. Nilam - Earth, Neer -Water, Thee- Fire, Kaatru - Air and Vinn - Space.
These five primordial elements are created one from the other. There are six
tastes. Each taste is derived as a result of the combination of two elements. Uyir
thathukkcil literally means ‘life force’. In Siddha, Vali, Azhal and Iyam which are
the three humours, are responsible for the creation, preservation and destruction
of human body and health. These three humors have a direct relation with the
five primordial elements and six tastes. Any derangement in these three humors
result in the formation of disease. Each disease corresponds to a specific alteration
of this Vatha, Pittha and Kabam. Derangement of this is the humoral pathology.
This is the very basic phenomenon of Siddha system.

Keywords: Siddha, Five Primordial Elements, Uyir Thathu, Arusuvai,

Vatha, Pittha and Kabam.

Introduction and happy living. 111Siddha system of

medicine aims at the healthy and happy
Prevention, cure, and perfection are living. It approaches not only to cure the
the three components of medical science diseases but also emphasis mainly on
which are the means for a healthy the prevention of the disease. It specially
Review o f Inter-R elation o f Pancha Bootham (5 prim ordial elem ents),
Suvai (taste) and Uyir Thathu (Vatham , Azhal and Kabam ), the basic
fundam entals in Siddha system o f M edicine

P.Thenmozhi1, A. Lavanya2, M.Kannan3, P.Sathiyarajeswaran4

1 Research Officer, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,

Chennai - 600106
2 Research Associate, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,
Chennai - 600106
3 Research Officer, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,
Chennai - 600106
4 Assistant director I/C, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam,
Chennai - 600106
ABSTRACT

Prevention, cure, and perfection are the three components of medical science
which are the means for a healthy and happy living. Basically Siddha system relies
on the 96 basic fundamental components. Human body is made up of this 96 basic
principle components. Of these 96 components pancha bhoodam (five primordial
elements), arusuvai (six tastes) and uyir thathu (Vatham, Azhal and Kabam) plays
a major role. Nilam - Earth, Neer -Water, Thee- Fire, Kaatru - Air and Vinn - Space.
These five primordial elements are created one from the other. There are six
tastes. Each taste is derived as a result of the combination of two elements. Uyir
thathukkal literally means life force’. In Siddha, Vali, Azhal and Iyam which are
the three humours, are responsible for the creation, preservation and destruction
of human body and health. These three humors have a direct relation with the
five primordial elements and six tastes. Any derangement in these three humors
result in the formation of disease. Each disease corresponds to a specific alteration
of this Vatha, Pittha and Kabam. Derangement of this is the humoral pathology.
This is the veiy basic phenomenon of Siddha system.

Keywords: Siddha, Five Primordial Elements, Uyir Thathu, Arusuvai,

Vatha, Pittha and Kabam.

Introduction and happy living. 111Siddha system of

medicine aims at the healthy and happy
Prevention, cure, and perfection are living. It approaches not only to cure the
the three components of medical science diseases but also emphasis mainly on
which are the means for a healthy the prevention of the disease. It specially
focuses on the healthy pattern of life Basic principles
and elaborates briefly about the quality,
disease free healthy lifestyle. There are 96 basic principles
(Thathuas) are:
Basically Siddha system relies on
the 96 basic fundamental components. Bootham - 5 (Elements): Mannu-
Human body is made up o f this 96 Earth, Neer-Water, Thee-Fire, Vaayu-Air,
basic principle components. The 96
Aakaayam-Space
factors include physical, physiological,
psychological, intellectual aspects
Pori - 5 (Sense organs): Eye, Ear,
of every human. The five primordial
Nose, Tongue, Skin
elements manifest themselves as a
human through these 96 basic factors.
Pulan - 5 (Functions of sense
96 THATHUVANGAL I2' organs): Vision, Hearing, Smell, Taste,
Touch
Panchabootham Five elements 5
Pori Sense organs 5 K anm enthiriyam - 5 (Motor
Pulan Five senses 5 organs): Hands, Lega, Mouth, Rectum,
Kanmenthiriyam Motor organs 5 Sex Organs
Gnanendiriyam Functions of motor or­
5 Qnanenthriyam - 5 (Perception of
gans
senses with the help of five sense organs)
Karanam Intellect 4
Arivu Self-realization 1 Karanam - 4 (Intellectual faculties):
Naadi Channels of life force 10 Manam, Bhuddhi, Siddham, Ajhankaram
Vaayu Vital nerve force 10
Arivu. - 1 (Wisdom of self-realization)
Aasayam Metabolic sheaths 5
Kosam Five sheaths 5 Naadi - 10 (Channels of life force
Aathaaram Nerve plexus 5 responsible for the dynamics of prana):
Mandalam Sheaths of humours 6 Idakalai, Pinkalai, Sulumunai, Siguvai,
Malam Impurities related to soul 3 Purudan, Kanthari, Atthi, Allampudai,
Thodam Humours 3 Sanguni, Gugu
Edanai Attachments, desires
3 Vayu - 10 (Vital nerve force which is
related to the soul
responsible for all kinds of movements):
Gunam Qualities of mind 3
Pranan, Abanan, Uthanan, Samanan,
Vinai Physical and mental acts 2
Vyanan, Nagan, Ko orman, Kirukaran,
Raagam Emotional status of mind 8
Devadhathan, Dhanenjeyan
Avasthai Status of consciousness 5
TOTAL Asayam - 5 (Visceral Cavities):
BASIC FAC­ 96 Amarvasayam-Stomach, Pakirvasayam-
TORS Small Intestine, Malavasa-Large Intestine
Especially Rectum, Chalavasayam-
U rinary Bladder, Suckilavasayam-
Seminal Vesicle
Kosam - 5 (Five states of the human
body or sheath): Annamaya Kosam-
digestive Sheath, Manomaya Kosam-
Mental Sheath, Pranamaya Kosam-
R espiratory Sheath, Vignanam aya
K osam - In t e lle c t u a l S h e a th ,
Ananthamaya Kosam-Blissful Sheath
A ath aram - 6 (S tation s o f
soul): Moolatharam, Swathistanam,
Manipooragam, Anakatham, Visuthi,
Aakinai
Mandalam - 3 (Regions): Thee
Mandalam (Agni Mandalam)-Fire Region,
Gnayiru Mandalam (Soorya Mandalam)-
Solar Region, Thingal M andalam
(Chandra Mandalam)-Lunar Region
Malam - 3 (Three impurities of the
soul): Aanavam, Kanmam, Mayai,
Thodam - 3 (Three humours):
Vatham, Azhal, Kapham
Eadanai - 3 (Physical Bindings):
Porul Patru-Material Bindings, Puthalvar
Patru-Offspring Bindings, Ulaga Patru-
Worldly Bindings
Gunam - 3 (Three cosmic qualities):
Sathuvam (Characters of Renunciation
or Ascetic Virtues), Rajas (Characters of
Ruler), Thamas (Immoral Characters)
Vinai - 2 (Acts): Nalvinai (Good
Acts), Theevinai (Bad Acts)
Ragam - 8 (The eight passions):
Kam am -Desire, Kurotham -Hatred,
Ulobam-Stingy, Moham-Lust (Intense
or Strong Desire), Matham- Pride (The
Feeling of Respect towards Yourself),
Marcharyam-Intemal Conflict, Idumbai-
Mockeiy, Ahankaram-Ego
A vath ai - 5 (Five states o f
consciousness): Ninaivu-Wakefulness,
K anavu-D ream s, U rakkam -Sleep,
Perurakkam-Repose (Tranquil or Peaceful
State), Uyirpadakkam-Insensibility to
surroundings.
Of these 96 components pancha
bhoodam (five primordial elements),
arusuvai (six tastes) and uyir thathu
(Vatham, Azhal and Kabam) plays a
major rofe. The interrelation between
these components are discussed here.
Pancha bhoodam (five basic
prim ordial elem ents), A rusu vai
(6 tastes), Uyir Thathukkal (Three
Humours)
Pancha bhoodam : The five basic
primordial elements are
1. Nilam - Earth
2. Neer - Water
3. Thee - Fire
4. Kaatru - Air
5. Vinn - Space
These five primordial elements are
created one from the other. When they
integrate, they lose their invisible state
Especially Rectum, Chalavasayam-
Urinary Bladder, Suckilavasayam -
Seminal Vesicle ; Ulobam-Stingy, Moham-Lust (Intense
Kosam - 5 (Five states of the human
body or sheath): Annamaya Kosam -
digestive Sheath, Manomaya Kosam-
Mental Sheath, Pranamaya Kosam-
Respiratory Sheath, Vignanam aya
K osam - I n t e lle c t u a l S h e a th ,
Ananthamaya Kosam-Blissful Sheath
A atharam - 6 (Stations o f
soul): Moolatharam, Swathistanam,
Manipooragam, Anakatham, Visuthi,
Aakinai
Mandalam - 3 (Regions): Thee
Mandalam (Agni Mandalam)-Fire Region,
Gnayiru Mandalam (Soorya Mandalam)-
Solar Region, Thingal M andalam
(Chandra Mandalam)-Lunar Region
Malam - 3 (Three impurities of the
soul): Aanavam, Kanmam, Mayai,
Thodam - 3 (Three humours):
Vatham, Azhal, Kapham
Eadanai - 3 (Physical Bindings):
Porul Patru-Material Bindings, Puthalvar
Patru-Offspring Bindings, Ulaga Patru-
Worldly Bindings
Gunam - 3 (Three cosmic qualities):
Sathuvam (Characters of Renunciation
or Ascetic Virtues), Rajas (Characters of
Ruler), Thamas (Immoral Characters)
Vinai - 2 (Acts): Nalvinai (Good
Acts), Theevinai (Bad Acts)
Ragam - 8 (The eight passions):
Kam am -Desire, Kurotham -H atred,
or Strong Desire), Matham- Pride (The
Feeling of Respect towards Yourself),
Marchaiyam-Intemal Conflict, Idumbai-
Mockeiy, Ahankaram-Ego
A vathai - 5 (Five states o f
consciousness): Ninaivu-Wakefulness,
K anavu-D ream s, U rakkam -S leep,
Perurakkam-Repose (Tranquil or Peaceful
State), Uyirpadakkam-Insensibility to
surroundings.
Of these 96 components pancha
bhoodam '(five primordial elements),
arusuvai (six tastes) and uyir thathu
(Vatham, Azhal and Kabam) plays a
major role. The interrelation between
these components are discussed here.
Pancha bhoodam (five basic
prim ordial elem ents), A rusu vai
(6 tastes), Uyir Thathukkal (Three
Humours)
Pancha bhoodam : The five basic
primordial elements are
1. Nilam - Earth
2. Neer - Water
3. Thee - Fire
4. Kaatru - Air
5. Vinn - Space
These five primordial elements are
created one from the other. When they
integrate, they lose their invisible state
attaining visible concrete state cognizable ❖ Air - Denselessness, dryness,
to us. When they combine some may be easiness, inhalation, feeling sad
excess and some other may be less. This and fatigue.
proportionate integration results in the
❖ Space - Minute, clear and sharp.
formation of these elements. W
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EXPRBSION OF FIVE PRIMORDIAL
ELEMENTS IN THE BODY 131
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❖ Water- blood, fat, semen, urine,
perspiration and bone marrow
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copulation, fear and sleep.
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laying down and standing.
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body and health. When they are in the
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state of equilibrium (4:2:1-the ratio in
tite, reflexes
which they exist) our body remains in a
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healthy state while any disturbance in
anger
this ratio leads to diseased state or death.
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body and health. When they are in the
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state of equilibrium (4:2:l-the ratio in
tite, reflexes
which they exist) our body remains in a
9 Devathathan Responsible for emotions like
healthy state while any disturbance in
anger
this ratio leads to diseased state or death.
10 Thananjeyan Gets expelled out from the
body on 3rd day after death
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No
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organs and regulates respiration, the 1 co-ordinates the other
functions of physical constituents (Udal forms of Iyam
thathukkal!) and physiological reflexes 2 Kilaetham Aids digestion
(also called Vegangal). Pothagam Helps in perception of
3
taste
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A zh a l (Pittham) represents the
Santhigam Responsible for move­
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ments of joints
responsible for the preservation of health.
It maintains the body heat for normal Inter-relation of these components
physiology and dominates the chest and
abdominal area. It exhibits itself in five The body is balanced by the three
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Kabam, which has a direct relation
S. with the five primordial elements and
Type of Azhal Function six tastes. Any derangement in these
No three humors result in the formation of
disease. Each disease corresponds to a
1 Anala Azhal Involved in digestion
specific alteration of this Vatha, Pittha
2 Ranjaga Azhal Involved in blood cells and Kabam. Derangement of this is the
humoral pathology. This is tj^e very basic
production phenomenon of Siddha system.
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to skin
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the elements ‘earth and w ater’. It
is responsible for strength, jo in t
movements, body built and endurance. Therefore, change in food and other
It dominates the head and neck region. lifestyle activities has an impact over the
There are five forms of Iyam as follows [5]
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neutralize the three humors that get
altered. So by consuming these eight
drugs in a customized way corresponding
to the climatic and body condition we
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6iSliii£liu n!ilili_nw (o6u(Sijgi]ra Fenugreek and Garlic. These are the
eight drugs which has the property to
QffiiemLDCoffiT Q|B6bff51 (y)6rr6rf) (Sff0Lfilii LD(5i|Q^6ij neutralize the three humors that get
6urr(oLD altered. So by consuming these eight
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to the climatic and body condition we
can lead a disease free life [y|
Conclusion
Therefore these are the Inter
relation between the Pancha Bootham
(5 primordial elements), Suvai (taste) and
Uyir Thathu (Vatham, Azhal and Kabam),
the basic fundamentals in Siddha system
of Medicine. Understanding this theory
makes a better approach towards the
disease condition and also helps in
deriving a good treatment guideline.
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