Abstract
Ayurveda states that Hridaya is one of the most important parts of the mortal body. An injury to it may affect it in severe conditions. The specific signs and symptoms of these conditions are well defined in Samhitas. Any kind of trauma or injury to it may lead to death. Therefore, it has been classified under Tri Marma and Dashsa pranayatana. Dwivedi & Kumar (2010). The term Hridaya indicates the organ which regulates the circulation of Prana throughout the body by collecting and diffusing rhythmically. Samhitas state that Hridaya performs several other functions along with the circulation of Prana (blood/ oxygen). These ancient classics mention that Hridaya controls the mortal body, sensations, and powers of logic, becoming the center of life and wit. Hence at one point the term Hridaya is considered as brain. Acharya Charaka and Sushruta have considered the Hridaya as a Koshthanga (organ present in Koshtha/trunk). This easily indicates that Hridaya is nothing but Urastha Hridaya (organ present in Koshtha/trunk). In this composition, an attempt has been made to connect references about Hridaya to modern anatomy through logical analysis of these references.
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