In Rakta Vaha Srotas, Mala corresponds to which?

• A. poshaka pitta
• B. rakta dosha
• C. ama
• D. vasa

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how malas are linked to a specific vaha srotas. For Rakta Vaha Srotas, which carries the blood, the substance that functions as its mala is the nourishing aspect of pitta—poshaka pitta. This subdosha of pitta drives the nourishment and formation of rakta (blood), so its role is seen as the byproduct or functional output of this channel. When poshaka pitta does its job well, rakta dhatu remains properly nourished, reflecting its connection to the blood system. The other options don’t fit because rakta dosha is a dosha, not a byproduct; ama is general undigested matter, not specific to this srotas; and vasa refers to a different tissue/fluid and isn’t the mala of Rakta Vaha Srotas.