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Line 72: − − == Characteristics of 3 basic Prakrtis == − Ancient Ayurveda scholars have stressed upon understanding constitutional, temperamental, psychological and emotional aspects of personality while discussing Prakrti. The dominant one or two doshas manifest their properties in the form of specific constitutional features, psychological aspects, behavior, emotions and all the body functions. Thus, all 7 types of prakrtis are different presenting specific charecteristics based on their dosha dominance. Some characteristics of Vat, pitta and kapha dominant prakrti are described below. For rest of the types where 2 doshas are dominant attributes of both of them are presented in that individual. − − === Kapha dominant Prakrti === − Owing to the core properties of Kapha dosha which is dominant in this kind of Prakrti, one can find that, the person with Kapha prakrti has natural smoothness in body structures and functions. These individuals usually have compact and stable body. They are dull/ slow in activities, diet and speech. Their experience little hunger, thirst, heat and perspiration as compared to the other people around them. They usually possess well united and strong joint ligaments and stable steady gait. Clarity is the best quality of non-vitiated kapha dosha which imparts clarity to the eyes, complexion and voice as well. They are believed to have abundant strength of reproduction, libido and more progeny in turn. Because of presence of these qualities the kapha dominated personality i.e. shleshmala persons are strong, wealthy, learned, brave, calm and long lived.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 96)</ref> − − === Pitta dominant Prakrti === − Pitta is hot and sharp by nature and affects body, mind and senses with these properties. As a result, individuals with Pitta dominant prakrti are intolerant to heat, excessive hunger and thirst. Due to the fast paced digestion and metabolism, they posses delicate body and features. They show excess perspiration, defecation, urination. The hot, sharp and liquid nature of dominant pitta in their bodies causes early signs of ageing like appearance of wrinkles, graying of hairs, plenty of moles, freckles etc. By nature, these individuals possess sharp intellect, sharply acting and valor, anger and lack of endurance. They consume plenty of food as well as water and are usually unable to suppress them since that causes quick imbalance and suffering in different ways. They are usually believed to have less semen, libido and few progeny; because of presence of these qualities persons having predominance of pitta are moderate in strength, lifespan, knowledge, understanding, wealth and means.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 97)</ref> − − === Vata dominant Prakrti === − Vata dominant prakrti is considered to be the worst among vata, pitta and kapha dominant prakrtis. This naturally indicates that body, mind and behavior of individuals having this prakrti will show features and signs that are not very supreme in the context of surviving smoothly in this [[Ayu (आयुः)|Ayu]]. Individuals with vata dominant prakrti usually have short or very tall but underdeveloped or abnormal and rough features. They are mostly intolerant to cold and continuously inflicted with cold, shivering and stiffness. Rough nature of vata imparts roughness to their body, voice, hair, skin, nails. Cracks in body parts are common in such people. They show fast paced movements but with unstable joints and gait. Sound in joints while making movements can be observed in them. One can find such individual making constant abnormal movements of extremities, eyes, lips and any other body part. They show hasty initiation, quick irritation and disorder. Vata dominant prakrti makes one quick in fear attachment and disenchantment, quick in acquisition but with a poor memory (retention). Because of presence of these qualities the persons having predominance of vata have mostly low degree of strength, life-span, progeny, means and wealth.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 98)</ref>
Sequence of paras
# Pitta-kapha dominant
# Pitta-kapha dominant
In some individuals one dosha while in some individuals 2 doshas are dominant at the time of genesis of Prakrti. It is believed that, among these 7 types, Samadhatu i.e. Prakrti formed by all 3 doshas in equilibrium is the best one, however it is almost impossible to find such a constitution due to various factors beyond control of an individual. Vata predominant prakrti is called as Hina, Pitta prakrti is called as Madhyama while Kapha prakrti is believed to be Uttama. Rest of the prakrtis having 2 doshas dominant are considered contemptible owing the vulnerability of these individuals for falling sick. <ref>Ashtanga Hrudayama (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra )</ref> <ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 7 Sutra 39-40)</ref>
In some individuals one dosha while in some individuals 2 doshas are dominant at the time of genesis of Prakrti. It is believed that, among these 7 types, Samadhatu i.e. Prakrti formed by all 3 doshas in equilibrium is the best one, however it is almost impossible to find such a constitution due to various factors beyond control of an individual. Vata predominant prakrti is called as Hina, Pitta prakrti is called as Madhyama while Kapha prakrti is believed to be Uttama. Rest of the prakrtis having 2 doshas dominant are considered contemptible owing the vulnerability of these individuals for falling sick. <ref>Ashtanga Hrudayama (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutra )</ref> <ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 7 Sutra 39-40)</ref>
== Characteristics of 3 basic Prakrtis ==
Ancient Ayurveda scholars have stressed upon understanding constitutional, temperamental, psychological and emotional aspects of personality while discussing Prakrti. The dominant one or two doshas manifest their properties in the form of specific constitutional features, psychological aspects, behavior, emotions and all the body functions. Thus, all 7 types of prakrtis are different presenting specific charecteristics based on their dosha dominance. Some characteristics of Vat, pitta and kapha dominant prakrti are described below. For rest of the types where 2 doshas are dominant attributes of both of them are presented in that individual.
=== Kapha dominant Prakrti ===
Owing to the core properties of Kapha dosha which is dominant in this kind of Prakrti, one can find that, the person with Kapha prakrti has natural smoothness in body structures and functions. These individuals usually have compact and stable body. They are dull/ slow in activities, diet and speech. Their experience little hunger, thirst, heat and perspiration as compared to the other people around them. They usually possess well united and strong joint ligaments and stable steady gait. Clarity is the best quality of non-vitiated kapha dosha which imparts clarity to the eyes, complexion and voice as well. They are believed to have abundant strength of reproduction, libido and more progeny in turn. Because of presence of these qualities the kapha dominated personality i.e. shleshmala persons are strong, wealthy, learned, brave, calm and long lived.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 96)</ref>
=== Pitta dominant Prakrti ===
Pitta is hot and sharp by nature and affects body, mind and senses with these properties. As a result, individuals with Pitta dominant prakrti are intolerant to heat, excessive hunger and thirst. Due to the fast paced digestion and metabolism, they posses delicate body and features. They show excess perspiration, defecation, urination. The hot, sharp and liquid nature of dominant pitta in their bodies causes early signs of ageing like appearance of wrinkles, graying of hairs, plenty of moles, freckles etc. By nature, these individuals possess sharp intellect, sharply acting and valor, anger and lack of endurance. They consume plenty of food as well as water and are usually unable to suppress them since that causes quick imbalance and suffering in different ways. They are usually believed to have less semen, libido and few progeny; because of presence of these qualities persons having predominance of pitta are moderate in strength, lifespan, knowledge, understanding, wealth and means.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 97)</ref>
=== Vata dominant Prakrti ===
Vata dominant prakrti is considered to be the worst among vata, pitta and kapha dominant prakrtis. This naturally indicates that body, mind and behavior of individuals having this prakrti will show features and signs that are not very supreme in the context of surviving smoothly in this [[Ayu (आयुः)|Ayu]]. Individuals with vata dominant prakrti usually have short or very tall but underdeveloped or abnormal and rough features. They are mostly intolerant to cold and continuously inflicted with cold, shivering and stiffness. Rough nature of vata imparts roughness to their body, voice, hair, skin, nails. Cracks in body parts are common in such people. They show fast paced movements but with unstable joints and gait. Sound in joints while making movements can be observed in them. One can find such individual making constant abnormal movements of extremities, eyes, lips and any other body part. They show hasty initiation, quick irritation and disorder. Vata dominant prakrti makes one quick in fear attachment and disenchantment, quick in acquisition but with a poor memory (retention). Because of presence of these qualities the persons having predominance of vata have mostly low degree of strength, life-span, progeny, means and wealth.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 98)</ref>
== Types of Guna Prakrti ==
== Types of Guna Prakrti ==
== Factors responsible for genesis of Prakrti ==
== Factors responsible for genesis of Prakrti ==
== Significance of knowing one's Prakrti ==
== Significance of knowing one's Prakrti ==