Basis For Ayurvedic Philosophy-Concept of Tri-Dosha

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Basis For Ayurvedic Philosophy

Concept of Tri-DoshaIn Ayurvedic philosophy, the five elements combine in pairs to form three dynamic forces or interactions called doshas. Dosha means "that which changes." It is a word derived from the root dus, which is equivalent to the English prefix 'dys', such as in dysfunction, dystrophy, etc. In this sense, dosha can be regarded as a fault, mistake, error, or a transgression against the cosmic rhythm. The doshas are constantly moving in dynamic balance, one with the others. Doshas are required for the life to happen. In Ayurveda, dosha is also known as the governing principles as every living thing in nature is characterized by the dosha.The three active doshas are called Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Dosha	Related Elements
Vata	Air and Ether
Pitta	Fire and Water
Kapha	Water and Earth

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DOSHAS & THEIR BASIC QUALITIES

*Vata*	*Pitta*	*Kapha*
(Air and Space)	(Fire and Water)	(Water and Earth)
Light	Light	Heavy
Cold	Hot	Cold
Dry	Oily	Oily
Rough	Sharp	Slow
Subtle	Liquid	Slimy
Mobile	Sour	Dense
Clear	Pungent	Soft
Dispersing
Erratic
Astringent

Eash dosha also has a primary function in the body. Vata is the moving force, Pitta is the force of assimilation, and Kapha is the force of stability.

Vata, the most dominant of the doshas, governs bodily movement, the nervous system, and the life force. Without Vata’s mobility in the body, Pitta and Kapha would be rendered lame. Pitta governs enzymatic and hormonal activities, and is responsible for digestion, pigmentation, body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sight. Further, Pitta acts as a balancing force for Vata and Kapha.

Kapha governs the body’s structure and stability. It Imbricates joints, provides moisture to the skin, heals wounds, and regulates Vata and Pitta. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha pervade the entire body, but their primary domains are in the lower, middle, and upper body, respectively. Kapha rules the (UPPER) head, neck, thorax, chest, and upper portion of the stomach, fat tissues, and the joints. Pitta pervades the (MIDDLE) chest, umbilical area, stomach, small intestines, sweat and lymph glands, and the blood. Vata dominates the (LOWER) body, pelvic region, colon, bladder, urinary tract, thighs, legs, arms, bones, and nervous system.

Apart form its main site; each dosha has four secondary sites located in different areas of the body. Thus each dosha then has five sites considered to be its centres of operation, which include the various outreach systems because of which the entire body functions. The doshas interact continuously with the external elements to replenish their energy within the body. Each of the three doshas’ five sites has a specific responsibility towards the maintenance of the organism.

Basis For Ayurvedic Philosophy-Concept of Tri-Dosha

Basis For Ayurvedic Philosophy-Concept of Tri-Dosha

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