An effort to Understand the difference in ‘Gata-vata' & 'Aavritta-vat' based on Charaka-samhita Vatavyadhi Chikitsa-chapter. No. Vibheda-Bindu (Differencial Point) Gata-vata Aavritta-vata               i.               Vyadhitva It has been mentioned under the heading of Vata-vyadhi. It is specific type of pathology caused by Vata-dosha, hence no independent entitled as disease or Vyadhi. It does considered as Vatavyadhi. It has been mentioned under the heading of Vataa-vyadhi. It is specific type of pathology caused by Vata-dosha associated with Kapha & Pitta etc, hence no independent entitled as disease or Vyadhi. It does considered as Vatavyadhi.             ii.               NidanPanchak As per   Vata-vyadhi. As per   Vata-vyadhi.           iii.               Nidan Usually as per Vata-