Vayu (Hindu philosophy)

In Hindu philosophy, Vayu is the primordial wind or air element that embodies movement, life force, and vital energy. It is one of the five gross elements (Pancha Mahabhuta) and represents the essential power that animates the physical universe and living beings. Vayu governs breath, circulation, and communication, symbolizing agility and the dynamic aspect of existence. It is also associated with the breath of life (prana) and is considered a vital force that sustains vitality, enabling physical and mental functions. Overall, Vayu signifies the pervasive, energetic principle that underpins motion and life itself.