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The fundamental conjecture of srotas is explained in Ayurved by different acharyas like Charak, Sushrut and Vagbhat. By its vital aspect, srotas is divided in to Bahirmukha srotas and Antarmukha srotas. This classification is mentioned by Charakacharya and Sushrutacharya. This perception of Mahasrotas is also explained in Ashtang Hriday Sutrasthan 12th adhyaya and 46th shloka. According to Vagbhatacharya, he has used the phrase Antahkoshtha. Antahkostha is not anything but Mahasrotas. This Antahkostha is present in the ashraya of Amashay and Pakwashay. So, this Mahasrotas is considered as the third type of srotas along with antarmukha srotas and bahirmukha srotas according to Ashtanghridaykar. This srotas is biggest, so it is called as Mahasrotas. So, Brihatrayi in Ayurved has given more stress on the srotas concept. Anatarmukh srotas are 11pairs as per Sushrutacharya and 13 according to Charakacharya. Bahirmukh srotas are 9 in males and 12 in females. So, study of basic aspect of srotas is significant.