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Ayurveda About Each Dosha
According to
Ayurveda, there are three primary energies, or Doshas. The Doshas are
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These Doshas regulate all physical and
psychological behaviors, from basic cell structure to the most complex
mental functions. The Doshas are found in unique proportions in every
individual. This singular combination of the Doshas is called our
constitution or Prakriti, and it will determine our basic physical
appearance, preferences, behaviors, and emotional tendencies. When the
Doshas are in their natural balance with one another, our physical and
mental states are at optimum health. When the Doshas fall out of
balance, disease may manifest. Ayurveda seeks to return the Doshas to
and maintain them at their natural balance in our individual
constitution.A moderately
well developed physique with muscular limbs and a purposeful, stable
gait of medium speed. With a loud, strong voice and precise, convincing speech. The
skin is fair, soft, lustrous, warm, and tends to burn easily in the sun
– has freckles, many moles, and a tendency to rashes. And the bodies are
hot and sweaty. Characterized by fine and soft, either fair or reddish
hair that tends to gray soon. Face is heart-shaped, often with a pointed
chin. While the neck is proportionate and of average size. A neat,
pointed, and average sized nose matches the average sized eyes that are
either light blue, light gray or hazel in color, with an intense luster
which get red in summer or after bathing. The mouth being medium, with
average lips and medium-sized, yellowish teeth.
Pitta:
Pitta governs biological fire. Pitta is mainly concerned with the body's
balance of kinetic and potential energies. Pitta's processes involve
digestion, whether it be digestion of food and nutrients or digestion of
thoughts and theories in the mind.
Physical
Appearance of Pitta
physique: medium, good muscular development
skin: warm, oily, prone to reddening or blemishes
hair: light coloured, straight, fine
eyes: sharp, lustrous, bright blue or light brown
Temperament
of Pitta
mental: easily irritated, goal oriented,
organized, good memory
physical: must eat regularly, quick digestion,
regular elimination, sound sleeper
energy: moderate, average stamina, enjoys physical
activity
Pitta's
have an
intellectual and precise disposition due to a very alert, focused mind.
Sharp and knife-like in anger, they are irritable, jealous and
aggressive by nature. Discriminating and judge mental, they are
articulate, learned and proud. With a developed sense of responsibility,
they can take decisions and organize affairs well. Argumentative, but
with a sense of humour, their selectively excellent memory makes them
fast learners. Moderately passionate in their sexual pursuits, they
spend moderately, usually on luxuries.
Pitta
dominated Rajasikas, intellectually oriented but
vulnerable to temptations, are very human in their character and
approach to life.
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Rajasika
Subtype Qualities
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Asura |
Indulgence in self-praise, bravery, cruelty, envy and
ruthlessness. Terrifying appearance. |
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Raksasa |
Excessive sleep and indolence. Envious disposition. Constant
anger, intolerance, and cruel behavior. Gluttonous habits.
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Paisala |
Unclean habits. Cowardly, with a terrifying disposition.
Gluttonous habits. Fondness for the opposite sex. Abnormal diet
and regimen. |
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Sarpa |
Sharp
reactions. Excessive indolence. Frequent fearful disposition.
Brave or cowardly attitude depending on situations. |
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Praita |
Excessive desire for food. Envious character. Excessive
greediness and actions without discrimination. |
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Sakuna |
Full
of passion. Unsteadiness, ruthlessness, and excessive attitude
for food. |
Factors that
increase Pitta
Exposure to
heat, eating too much red meat, salt, spicy or sour foods.
Indigestion
and irregularity of meals. Exercising at midday, Drugs especially
antibiotics.
Too much intellectual work/thinking.
Alcohol, Fatigue. Anger, Hate fear,
emotion.
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REMEDIES |
PITTA |
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Food |
Warm
to cool rather than steaming hot. Sweet, bitter and
astringent tastes. |
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Oil Massage |
With
cooling oils such as coconut, chandanbala Laxadi oil
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Exercise |
Moderate exercise which may include jogging, swimming, Yoga,
cycling and weight lifting |
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Herbal Dietary supplements |
Haritaki, Bhumiamla, Chavanprash, surakta, sitopladi churan,
Pitta Tea. |
PITTA
Pitta is the biological fire humor or bile. It means "that which digests
things" or "to heat, cook or transform". It is our power to digest the
food we eat. It is also responsible for our power to digest our life
experiences, our mental digestion, and our capacity to perceive reality.
It is our fire and enthusiasm in life, our joy and laughter. Negatively
expressed it is unhealthy competition, anger and control.
Pitta governs:
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hunger
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thirst
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luster
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complexion
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softness of the body
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digestion
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body heat
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visual perception
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mental perception
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discriminating awareness
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penetrating thought
Pitta rules the
emotions of:
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laughter
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joy
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will power
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enthusiasm
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anger
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competition
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judgment
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critical-ness
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courage
Pitta's main
locations are:
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the small intestine
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the stomach as digestive acids
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the blood
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the eyes
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in sweat
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the sebaceous glands - glands which supply oil
for the hair and skin
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Its main site is the small intestines
The light and heat
in the body and mind are governed by Pitta. Our inner fires help to
combust materials which then give forth warmth and color.
ATTRIBUTES OF PITTA:
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hot
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sharp
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flowing
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light
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liquid
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oily
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spreading
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smooth
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aggressive
PITTA RULES:
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transformation
- adult years
- metabolism
- The burning and changing of a substance from one form to another
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sour / pungent (spicy) tastes
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noon hours and midnight hours
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late spring and summer (hot, bright season)
ATTRIBUTES OF THE
THREE HUMORS; A COMPARISON
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Vata
Space/air
movement
old age
catabolism
astringent
light
mobile cold
rough
dry
clear
dispersing
agitated
subtle
hard
neutral |
Pitta
Fire/water
transformation
adult years
metabolism
sour/pungent
light
flowing
hot
liquid
oily
spreading
focused
sharp
smooth
clear
aggressive |
Kapha
water/earth
constructing
childhood
anabolism
sweet/salty
heavy
slow
cold
oily
liquid
thick
static
soft
dull
cloudy
passive |
Look at the chart above and observe the similarities and differences of
the different doshas.
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Vata
Seniors
60 yr. - up
detachment
completion
catabolism
bone conditions
fall-early winter
dawn, dusk |
Pitta
Adulthood
15 - 60 yr.
production
create/transform
metabolism
heat conditions
late spring-summer
noon, midnight |
Kapha
Childhood
0 - 15 yr.
development
building
anabolism
mucous conditions
winter/early spring
morning, evening |
Locations :
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high, dry,
cool |
hot, humid
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low, damp,
cool |
Look at this chart and think of different seasons of the year and our
lives and how they relate to VPK. Think of different locations and see
if you can see the qualities of VPK in them.
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