Sadhaka Pitta: The Gatekeeper for Mental Health w.s.r. to Neurotransmitter

Abstract

Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas are the fundamental building blocks (physical entities) of the human body. Amongst them, Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are directive forces for all activities of the body and mind. Each of the Tri Doshas exhibits particular Gunas, like Pitta Dosha, which is sweltering in nature. One of the Pitta subtypes that is located in the Hridaya and associated with psychosomatic functions and behaviour is the Sadhaka Pitta. It has the effect of making Hridaya more active as it consistently prevents the heart from being influenced by Kapha and Tamoguna, which slow down the activity of Hridaya. Sadhaka Pitta is primarily aligned with our cognitive abilities. So, its imbalance may induce psychosomatic imbalances and emotional disturbances. The function of Sadhaka Pitta may be compared with the function of neurotransmitters, which serve as the communication means between neurons and their target tissues in the process of synaptic transmission (neurotransmission). The body requires an extensive range of neurotransmitters serving different purposes, including acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA, glycine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin etc. The functions of Sadhaka Pitta can be recognized as functions of higher centre of brain which is carried out by neurotransmitters. This article is an effort to explain the effect of Sadhaka Pitta on mental health and its correlation with neurotransmitter.