Concept of Manasa Prakruti as described in Charaka Samhita
Abstract
Ayurveda has a unique specialty of holistic approach and includes all the factors which are necessary for maintenance of health. Trigunas are essential drives of the mind which differentiate individuals on the basisof their psychological constitution. Genetically determined, these psychological characteristics are dependent on the relative dominance of the three Gunas. Manasa Prakruti features pertain to the mind and mental activities of the person. Due to their resemblance in qualities to that of almighty god, names were designated accordingly. Totally 16 types of Manasika Prakruti are described in Charaka Samhita. After proper understanding of Satwa Prakruti one should initiate appropriate therapy. Maha Prakruti’s are those which manifests due to influence of Satva, Raja and Tama and knowledge of the constitution is very much essential. Three types of psyche are described to be born from virtue, anger and delusion these are said to be superior, medium and inferior respectively. Seven, Six and three respectively are said to be the types of these psyche. To prescribe medicines, knowledge of this is essential.
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Agnivesha. “Charaka Samhita”. Revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi : Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. Ed. reprint, 2004:324.
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Agnivesha. “Charaka Samhita”. Revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi : Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. Ed. reprint, 2004:324.
Agnivesha. “Charaka Samhita”. Revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi : Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. Ed. reprint, 2004:324.
Agnivesha. “Charaka Samhita”. Revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi : Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. Ed. reprint, 2004:324.
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Agnivesha. “Charaka Samhita”. Revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi : Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. Ed. reprint, 2004:324.
Agnivesha. “Charaka Samhita”. Revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi : Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. Ed. reprint, 2004:324.
Agnivesha. “Charaka Samhita”. Revised by Charaka and Dridhabala with the Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi : Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan. Ed. reprint, 2004:324.
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