Prakriti complete basic constitution of the body

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PRAKRITI

BASIC CONSTITUTION OF THE BODY & MIND

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By - DR. VIKRAM CHAUHAN MD (Ayurveda )


WHAT IS PRAKRITI ?

Prakriti means “Nature” When referring to humans, Prakriti is the unique physical and psychological nature WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 Prakriti can be Physical and Mental.  In Ayurveda, people are classified according to their physical appearances and structures and their mental attributes.

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 Ayurvedic doctors can diagnose NATURE ( PRAKRITI ) through PULSE DIAGNOSIS and by asking a set of questions.  Prakriti analysis guides the physician to help the patient lead a healthier and holistic lifestyle.

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 Prakriti is genetic in nature.  It is determined at the time of conception.  It depends upon the many prenatal, antenatal and postnatal factors.

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Our bodies are made up of 5 elements + Soul  These 5 elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.  These 5 elements are represented in our bodies by 3 physical energies, known as “Doshas” in Ayurveda 1. Vata Dosha ( Air and Space ) 2. Pitta Dosha ( Fire and Water ) 3. Kapha Dosha ( Earth and Water )

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TYPES OF PRAKRITI PHYSICAL CONSITUTIONS

MENTAL CONSTITUTIONS

7 Types Vata ( AIR ) Pitta ( FIRE ) Kapha ( EARTH + WATER ) Vata-Pitta Vata-Kapha Pitta-Kapha Sama-Prakrit

Sattvika 7 Types

Rajas 6 Types

Tamas 3 Types

Brahma Arsha Endra Yamya Varun Kouber Gandharva

Asur Rakshas Paishach Sarpa Preta Shakun

Pashu Matsaya Vanaspatya

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SHARIR PRAKRITI (PHYSICAL CONSTITUTION)

Vata, Pitta and Kapha (The 5 Elements ) are responsible for PRAKRITI

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 The ratio and proportion of various elements determine the nature of an individual  For example, various types of people can be like Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Ether and their combinations with each other. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


Physical constitution can be of 7 types 1. Vata type 2. Pitta type 3. Kapha type 4. Vata-Pitta type 5. Vata-Kapha type 6. Kapha-Pitta type 7. Vata-Pitta-Kapha type WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


WHAT IS DOSHA?  There are 3 doshas known as TRIDOSHA – Vata, Pitta and Kapha.  They are the physical manifestations of 5 elements. They represent the physical as well as the functional aspects of the 5 elements.  Vata Dosha = Air + Space  Pitta Dosha = Fire  Kapha Dosha = Earth + Water WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 The Doshas make the physical constitution & perform various metabolic/physiological functions in the body.  The state of their balance is state of health and their imbalance causes diseases. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


THE BODY TYPES – VATA TYPE PRAKRITI  Vata type people are lean and thin.  Their thoughts are moving as the air is responsible for movement in the universe.  Their hands are moving.  They keep shaking their legs, they keep making sounds with the knuckles and mainly seen biting their nails. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


The characteristics of Air element are Light, Dry, Cold, Minute, Mobile, Clear, Transparent, Rough

 People with Vata body type are usually thin.  They have difficulty in gaining weight.  Their skin is dry.  Their hair are dry.  They have very low strength.  The eyes can be little sunken and face is not so broad. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 The joints and veins are more prominent.  The nose is protruding.  They are good communicators as they keep telling their thoughts to others.  They start 1 work at a time and then another 3-4 more works at a time.  They are full of energy and enthusiasm but tire easily.  They are creative in nature and can create anything out of nothing.  They are innovative. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 They love dance, art, nature and philosophy.  The memorize things easily and quickly and also forget quickly.  They are fast and hasty in life.  They make decisions quickly.  They observe, calculate and come to a conclusion quickly.  They have fast metabolism. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 Their skin is dry, rough and thin with visible veins.  Their sleep is not sound sleep.  Their appetite is variable, usually eat very less.  Sometimes they eat too much and sometimes less.  The sexual desires are also variable and extreme.  They sleep lightly, are easily disturbed and prone to insomnia.  They are good speakers and attention grabbers. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 Their pulse is fast, weak and irregular.  They dislike cold, windy or dry environments and feel chilled quickly or shiver easily.  Their hands and feet are often cold, or become cold easily.  They open up quickly and express their emotions immediately.  They may sound rude.  They are quick money spenders and impulsive buyers. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 They are highly sensitive and too much caring.  They are so caring that sometimes they can be interpreted as too much interfering.  Vata type people are usually restless, impatient and flexible, adaptable to change.  They feel anxious and worried.  They don’t like cold weather, noisy environments.  They walk very fast and make joint cracking sound. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


CHARACTERISTICS OF VATA BODY TYPE People having Nature and Characteristics of Vulture, Fox, Camel, Mouse, Crow are known to have Vata Prakriti.

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DIET FOR VATA TYPE PEOPLE GENERAL RULE  Recommended - Hot, Fresh, Warm, Rich, Sweet, Sour, Salty, Spicy, Heavy, Vegetable Soups  Eat in Moderation - Take Bitters and Astringent foods in moderation. Salads, Fruits at night, Ice creams, Cold, Dry, Light food without oil is not good for Vata types WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


VEGETABLES  Recommended - Avocados, Asparagus, Potatoes, Asparagus, Carrots, Olives, Pumpkin, Radish, Sweet Potato, Spinach, Mushrooms  Eat in Moderation - Raw Salads, Peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Green Leaves Raw, Juices, Cucumbers, Frozen and Packaged food, Citrus Juices WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


FRUITS  Recommended - Mangoes, Bananas, Figs, Dates, Berries, Melons, Pears, Papaya, apricots, Grapes, Plums, Coconut water, Coconut, Dragon fruits, Rambutan, litchis, Berries, Pomegranates  Eat in Moderation - Strawberries, Cherries, Kiwis and other Sour fruits WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


GRAINS  Recommended - Rye, Millet, Wheat, Oats, Rice  Eat in Moderation - Corn, Rice flakes, Chips of Rice, Packaged cereals WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


BEANS  Recommended - Mung bean, Masoor bean  Eat in Moderation - Most beans and lentils like kidney beans, black beans, black grams, chick peas, split beans

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NUTS & SEEDS  Recommended - Sesame, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts, Overnight soaked almonds  Eat in Moderation - Dry roasted or smoked, salted nuts

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DAIRY PRODUCTS  Recommended - Yogurt is ok if it suits your body. All milk and dairy in moderation  Eat in Moderation - Powdered milk, ice cream, custards

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HERBS & SPICES  Recommended - Ginger, Garlic, Cloves, Cumin, Fennel Cinnamon, Coriander, nutmeg, Fenugreek is excellent. Turmeric, peppers, all types of peppers and all other spices are fine  Eat in Moderation - Coriander leaves WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


OILS ďƒ˜ Recommended - Most oils are ok. Oil massage is also recommended. Consume Ghee (Butter oil ) ďƒ˜ Eat in Moderation - Corn oil and other light, refined oils, Butter in all forms, Margarine WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


BEVERAGES  Recommended - Vegetable Soups, Warm Soups, Veg- Non-Veg soups, Warm spice teas, warm milk. Herbal teas, Fresh fruit juices with black pepper or some spice. Buttermilk (Lassi ) with cumin seeds  Eat in Moderation - Ice tea, packaged Vegetable juices, Beer, Carbonated drinks, cold or iced drinks, coffee, tea, Alcohol WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


Diseases which Vata people are prone to

Vata is the driving force in the body hence it may alone or in combination with the other two doshas lead to the development of many diseases WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

 All types of paralytic conditions like hemiplegia, quadriplegia, facial paralysis, convulsions, schizophrenias and similar states  Conditions affecting the neurosensory system like deafness, vertigo altered smell sensations, Tingling and loss of sensation in a part or whole of the limbs or body etc WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


ďƒ˜ All kinds of painful conditions in the body are due to vata, be it the numerous varieties of headaches, body ache, skeletal deformities, joint pains, back pains etc. ďƒ˜ Tendonitis, lameness, difficulty in walking, loose joints, Sciatica etc. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

 CONSTIPATION  DIARRHEA  VOMITTING  PAIN IN ABDOMEN  GAS, LOSS OF APPETITE  OBSTRUCTION IN INTESTINES  ABDOMINAL TUMORS WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY & SKELETAL SYSTEM

 ARTERY BLOCKAGES, VARICOSE VEINS  ARTHRITIS  GOUT  KYPHOSIS, SCOLIOSIS, PAINFUL JOINTS WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


DISEASES OF THE GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM

 PAINFUL URINATION  FETAL DEFORMITIES  RENAL BP  PAINFUL MENSTRUATION  INFERTILITY  PREMATURE EJACULATION WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


PITTA TYPE PEOPLE  MEDIUM STRONG BUILD, FAIR COMPLEXION  HAIR LOSS & PREMATURE GRAYING OF HAIR  PREMATURE AGING, WRINKLES  RED EYES, WARM TO TOUCH WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 LEADERSHIP QUALITIES  COMMANDING  STUBBORN, INTELLIGENT  PUSHY – TARGET ORIENTED  AMBITIOUS  LUXURY DESIRES  CAN NOT TAKE CRITICISM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 They do not tolerate heat and sweat a lot  They are very romantic at heart and have strong sexual drive more than vata but less than kapha people.  Anger and lack of patience is their weakness.  They have a good digestion and strong metabolism and enjoy large quantities of food and liquids. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


CHARACTERISTICS OF PITTA BODY TYPE People having Nature and Characteristics of Owl, Monkey, Cat, Tiger, Bear, Mongoose are known to have Pitta Prakriti.


 People with a Pitta dosha have more FIRE ELEMENT  They are of medium build, with greater muscular development than Vata type  Their skin is soft and warm, and they have a lot of body heat and often perspire excessively. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 Their hair is thin and often reddish or blond, and they may experience premature graying, baldness or excessive hair loss.  Their skin flushes easily and they often have many freckles and moles.  Their skin develops acne, rashes, bruises or sunburn easily. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


DIET FOR PITTA TYPE PEOPLE GENERAL RULE  Recommended - Sweet, bitter, astringents, cool foods and liquids.  Eat in Moderation - Sour, salty, pungent and fermented foods are to be avoided. All sweeteners also to be taken in moderation. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


VEGETABLES

 Recommended - Asparagus, Bell pepper, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Mushroom, peas, Potatoes, Zucchini, Salads  Eat in Moderation - Beets, Carrots, Chilies, Egg plant, Olives, Onion, Radish, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip

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FRUITS  Recommended - Apple, Banana, Dates, Grapes (red and purple), Lychee, Mangoes (ripe), Melons, Pomegranate, Papaya (sweet), Figs, Dates, Pears, Pine apple (sweet), Coconut  Eat in Moderation - Berries, Cherries, Citrus fruits, Cranberries, Plumbs, Apricots, All unripe fruits WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


GRAINS  Recommended - Oats, Barley, Rice, Wheat  Eat in Moderation - Corn, Rye, Millet

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DAIRY PRODUCTS  Recommended – Butter, Egg white, Milk, Ice cream, Cow ghee  Eat in Moderation - Cheese, Egg yolks, Sour cream, Yogurt, Butter milk (sour)

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BEANS  Recommended – Mung daal, Chick peas, Tofu, Other soya bean products  Eat in Moderation - Lentils

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OILS  Recommended – Coconut, Sun flower, Olive, Soy  Eat in Moderation – Almond, Sesame, Corn, Mustard

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NUTS AND SEEDS  Recommended – Coconut, Sun flower, seeds, Pumpkin seeds  Eat in Moderation – All others

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HERBS & SPICES  Recommended – Cardamom, Coriander, Cinnamon, Fennel, Mint, Turmeric, Cumin (small qty.), Black pepper (small qty.)  Eat in Moderation – Mustard, Salt, Vinegar, Pickles, Sauces WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


SWEETENERS  Recommended – All are acceptable except honey and molasses  Eat in Moderation – Honey and Molasses

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BEVERAGES

 Recommended – Water, Milk, Cool drinks, Coconut milk, Fruit juices (sweet), Vegetable juices  Eat in Moderation Tea, Coffee, Alcohol, Hot drinks Carbonated drinks

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NON-VEG  Eat in Moderation– Chicken, Shrimp, Sea food, Deer  Not Recommended – Eggs, Red meat and Packaged meat products WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


DISEASES WHICH PITTA PEOPLE ARE PRONE TO

 RASHES, SKIN INFLAMMATION, PEPTIC ULCERS, BOILS, HEART BURN  YELLOW EYES, BITTER TASTE IN MOUTH, LIVER DISORDERS  HYPERTHYROID, BP, PROSTATE AND CANCERS OF ALL TYPES WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 BLEEDING DISORDERS, LOW PLATELETS, BLOOD CANCERS, MOLES, FRECKLES, WRINKLES,  AGGRESSION, MANIA, LOSS OF CONSICIOUSNESS, PALPITATIONS

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KAPHA TYPE  HUGE BUILD , BRAOD FACE AND FOREHEAD  THICK HAIR , STURDY BODY  GAIN WEIGHT EASILY  SLOW TO MOVE , GOOD STAMINA  DIFFICULT TO MOTIVATE  STRONG BONES AND TEETH WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 LOVE TO SLEEP  MOIST SKIN, FAIR, BIG BRIGHT EYES, THICK HAIR, PLEASANT PERSONALITY  SLOW LEARNERS  GOOD LONG TERM MEMORY  SENSIBLE SPENDERS OF MONEY WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 TOLERANT, STUBBORN, HARD TO CONVINCE  MOSTLY CALM AND COMPOSE  PREFER HOT FOOD & DRINKS WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


CHARACTERISTICS OF KAPHA BODY TYPE People having Nature and Characteristics of Lion, Elephant, Cow, Eagle, Bull, Swan are known to have Kapha Prakriti.


DIET FOR KAPHA TYPE PEOPLE GENERAL RULE  Recommended - Light, Dry, Warm Food, Spicy, Bitter, Astringent – Tastes  Eat in Moderation - Large, Heavy, Cold Food, Sour, Salty, Sweet - Tastes

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VEGETABLES  Recommended – Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Peas, Egg Plant, Bell Peppers, Lettuce, Reddish, Spinach, Zucchini  Eat in Moderation – Corn, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Mushroom, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Parsnip, Tubers WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


FRUIT  Recommended - Apple, Pear, Apricot, Berries, Cherries, Peach, Papaya, Pomegranate, Dried Fruit  Eat in Moderation - Banana, Dates, Avocado, Coconut, Figs, Mango, Grapes, Melons, Pineapple, Plum, Strawberries, Rhubarb

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GRAINS  Recommended - Barley, Rye, Millet, Buckwheat, Oats  Eat in Moderation - New Wheat and Rice, Pasta WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


BEANS  Recommended - Mung Beans, Tofu (Small Quantity), Lentils  Eat in Moderation - Kidney Beans, Chick Peas

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DAIRY PRODUCTS

 Recommended - Skim Milk, Goat Milk, Butter Milk, Little amount of Cow’s Ghee  Eat in Moderation - Yogurt, Cream, Butter, Full Cream Milk WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


SWEETENERS  Recommended - Honey  Eat in Moderation - Sugar Cane Products

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HERBS & SPICES  Recommended - All except salt  Eat in Moderation - Salt

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OILS

 Recommended - Sunflower and other in little quantity  Eat in Moderation Almost all oils in little quantity WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


BEVERAGES  Recommended - Warm Drinks, Herbal And Spice Teas, Fruit And Vegetable Juice  Drink in Moderation - Carbonated Drinks, Cold Or Iced Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Alcohol

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NON-VEG

 Recommended – Non-Veg is not recommended for Kapha People.  Eat in Moderation - Some Non-Veg soups of light weight birds and animals, especially living in deserts can be given, in state of disease. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


DISEASES WHICH KAPHA PEOPLE ARE PRONE TO

 OBESITY, THICK SKIN ERUPTIONS, EXCESSIVE SLEEP  CORNS  LIPOMAS  COUGH, COLD,  RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS, ASTHMA  DIABETES  HIGH CHOLESTEROL, BLOCKED ARTERIES WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


4. VATA-PITTA TYPE  These people have mixed traits of both the prakritis vata and Pitta in different proportions.

5. VATA-KAPHA TYPE  Have traits of vata and kapha prakritis. The diet regimen for the same should also be according to the instructions tabulated above. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


6. PITTA-KAPHA TYPE  Have traits of both Pitta and kapha prakriti.  Pittaja and kaphaja prakriti diet charts may be keeping in mind things that are useful in such patients.

5. VATA-PITTA-KAPHA TYPE  All three doshas are found in different proportions in these prakritis.  Diet regimen would include individual assessment of each individual and accordingly the diet would be prescribed on the basis of the basic vata, pitta, kapha diets. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


MANASA PRAKRITI – MENTAL CONSTITUTION  There are three types of Manasa doshas namely SATVA, RAJA, TAMA  According to which three types of Prakritis are there, SATVIK PRAKRITI, RAJSIK PRAKRITI AND TAMASIK PRAKRITI  Which are again subdivided into a total of 16 Manas Prakritis as described in SUSHRUTA SAMHITA. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


3 mental aspects of Prakriti The word Prakriti is made up of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.

1. Sattva = ( pra ) = White, Purity, Knowledge, Happiness, Bliss, Power, Peace, Love 2. Rajas = ( kri ) Red, Painful, Mobile, 3. Tamas = ( ti ) Dark, Inertia, Confusion, Resistant, Slow and Dullness WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


1. Sattvic Prakriti ( Mainly Space dominated with elements of Fire + Space + Water ) 2. Rajasik Prakriti ( Mainly Vata dominated i.e. Air + Ether ) 3. Tamasik Prakriti ( Mainly Kapha dominated i.e. Earth + Water ) WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 Knowing the Dosha type ( Physical characteristics ) and Guna types ( Mental characteristics ) one can understand and determine one’s nature.  Ascertaining the nature is very important tool to diagnose and treat in Ayurveda.  It helps a physician to make a personal diet chart, life style plans, and exercise schedules as per individual personality.  That’s why Ayurveda is called “Holistic medicine” WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


 Every individual has unique doshas, unique characteristics, and unique nutritional requirements.  Knowing these can help in a great deal to treat a disease and maintain health.

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SATVIKA MENTAL CONSTITUTION – 7 TYPES 1. Brahmakaya 2. Mahendra Kaya 3. Varuna Kaya 4. Kubera Kaya 5. Gandharva Kaya 6. Yamya Satva (Kaya) 7. Risi Satva (Kaya) SATVIKA KAYA

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RAJASIK MENTAL CONSTITUTION - 6 TYPES 1. Asura Kaya 2. Sarpa kaya 3. Shakuna kaya 4. Raksasa kaya 5. Pishacha kaya 6. Preta kaya RAJASA KAYA

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Tamasik mental constitution – 3 types 1. Pashu Kaya ( Like Animal ) 2. Matsya ( Like Fishes ) 3. Vanaspatya kaya ( Like Plants ) TAMASA KAYA

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CHARECTERISTIC FEATURES OF THE INDIVIDUAL MANASA PRAKRITIS

SATVIKA KAYA (SATVIK MENTAL CONSTITUTION) (7) 1. BRAHMAKAYA The features of Brahmakaya are as follows–

Cleanliness

Worshipping

Belief in God

Indulging in fire sacrifices

Scriptures

Purity, love for truth

Regular practice of vedas

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2. MAHENDRA KAYA

3. VARUNA KAYA

Features of Mahendra kaya are as follows–

Features of Varuna kaya are as follows–

Glory

Desire for cold

Courage

Forbearance

Commanding

Having knowledge of sciences

Color of the body, eyes and hairs are brownish in color

Speaks affectionately

Kindness towards serpents

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4. KUBERA KAYA

5. GANDHARVA KAYA

Features of Kubera kaya are as follows–

Features of Gandharva kaya are as follows–

Adoptance of middle path in all activities

Capacity to withstand difficulties

Acquisition of wealth

Capacity to produce many offsprings.

Fondness towards perfumes and garlands

Desirous of dance and playing musical instruments

Likes to visit various picnic spots.

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6. YAMYA SATVA KAYA

7. RISI SATVA KAYA

Features of Yamya Satva kaya are as follows–

Features of Risi Satva kaya are as follows–

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Performance of right actions with strong determination Full of courage Excellent memory Cleanliness Devoid of passion Delusion Infatuation and hatredness

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Involving in constant meditation Vows Celibacy Fire sacrifice Study of scriptures Possessed with general and special knowledge.

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RAJASA MANAS PRAKRITI (RAJASIKA MENTAL CONSTITUTION) (6) 1. ASURA KAYA

2. SARPA KAYA

The features of Asura kaya are as follows–

Features of Sarpa kaya are as follows–

Full of wealth

Quick in actions

Terrifying look

Gets tired quickly

Courageous

Fearful

Angry

Angry

Jealous

Deceiving

Likes to take food in loneliness

Unsteady

Consumes large quantity of food

Desirous of recreation

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3. SHAKUNA KAYA

4. RAKSASA KAYA

The features of Shakuna Kaya are as follows–

The features of Rakasaka Kaya are as follows–

Indulging in sexual pleasures in excess

Understands things without others support .

Consumes food without break

Terrifying look

Impatient

Jealous

Roaming around constantly

Violating the stipulated norm

Flattering himself greatly

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6. PRETA KAYA

5. PISHACA KAYA The features of Pishaca Kaya are as follows–

The features of Preta kaya are as follows–

Intake of food which has been discarded by others

Doesn’t share anything with others

Lazyness

Cruelty

Always full of grief

Fond of adventures

Jealous

Desirous of women

Sensuous

Lack of shyness

Doesn’t give anything to others

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TAMASA PRAKRITI 1. PASHU KAYA – Animal type • • • •

Bad thinking Sluggish activities Dreams everyday as indulging in copulation Denies everything

2. MATSYA KAYA – Fish type •

Unsteadiness

Idiotism

Desire for water

Fighting with one another

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3. VANASPATYA KAYA • Always likes to sit in one particular place • Consumes food often • Doesn’t follow truthfulness and righteousness • Devoid of lust and wealth WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


IMPORTANCE OF DETERMINING PRAKRITI OF A PATIENT

 DIAGNOSIS  PROGNOSIS  DIET MODIFICATION  LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION  APPROPRIATE HERBS AND TREATMENT WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM


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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.