[Buddha-l] Earthquake

[Ngawang Dorje]

Hi,
 
Earthquake is caused by volcanic eruptions or tectonic plates.
 
I have asked around, and did some research.
 
It seems that Sister Vajira and Francis Story translated "vaata" as atmosphere 
in this passage.
Vaata means wind (motion). PTS dictionary says "These are characterized 
according to direction, dust, temperature, force, height & other causes "
 
Usage in Ayurvedic medicine
 
I have also found out that it is sometimes translated as "energy of movement" in 
ayurvedic medicine.It is responsible for every movement in the body.
http://heymonicab.com/ayurveda-an-overview/vata-energy-of-movement/
 
 
"The word Vaata is derived from the Sanskrit root Va gatigandhanayoh. The word 
gati means movement. So Vaata is the initiator of all life processes that are 
dynamic in nature"
http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Three_Doshas#Vaata
 
Vata means "wind, to move, flow, direct the processes of, or command", or a 
force conceptually made up of elements of wind and space. 

See:
http://ayurvedahealingspa.com/about.html
http://veda.wikidot.com/tridosha
 
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So, with a better understanding of the term, it seems the Buddha is vindicated.
 
Best wishes,
Rahula