Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW ON ROLE OF DOSHA IN FORMATION OF PRAKRITI FOR MAINTAINANCE OF LIFESTYLE

Vd. Shweta H. Chavhan*, Vd. Anita U. Chapke and Dr. S. S. Sant

Abstract

Prakriti is Ayurveda’s important concept which explains individuality of a particular person. Prakriti has an important role in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. According to Acharya Charaka, Sushrut and Vagbhata, Prakriti is formed at the time of fertilization, when sperm and ovum meets, at that time the dosha which is dominant decides the prakriti of a person.[1] It remains constant for lifetime. It is also influenced by acquired constitution depends upon environmental factor like- climate, season, time, age, race and heredity. Synthesis of tridoshas in two stages- prakrut dosha which forms prakriti means unchanged features throughout life shows way of living i.e. lifestyle. Vaikrut dosha control metabolism also for dosha kshaya vriddhi i.e. disorder. Prakrut dosha forms 7 types of prakriti- vataj, pittaj, kaphaj, vat-pittaj, pitta-kaphaj, vat-kaphaj and sannipataj. Concept of tridosha in terms of prakrut and vaikrut dosha are related to lifestyle disorder. Samyak ahar, vihar and vichar according to doshaj praktiti and guna is helpful for personalized prevention and medication and thus to combat lifestyle disorders.

Keywords: lifestyle disorders, tridosha and prakriti.