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Dr. Hemant D ToshikhaneM.S (Ay) PhD

Ayurveda ChairProfessor in Ayurveda

University Of West Indies

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Om sahanaa vavatu sahanau bhunaktuSaha veeryam karavaavahai

Tejasvi naavadheetamastu maa vidvishaavahai

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti :

Meaning

May He protect us

May He nourish us

May we work together

May our study be enlightening

May we never hate each other


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Diversity

We see a great deal

of diversity in the

features, behaviour,

abilities, attitudes,

tastes, etc. among

humans.

Even identical twins

are not similar in all

respects!


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What is it that make an individual

unique in his or her own way andhence distinctly different from the

others?

It is the constitution

The way we are, the way we behave, the

way our body reacts to certain things all these are to a great extent influenced

by our constitution call it biological

constitution, genetic constitution or

Prakruthi.


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In Ayurveda, the biologicalconstitution or the genetic makeup of an individual, whichremains constant through oneslife is called Prakruthi.

The Prakruthiof an individualmanifests as the physicalattributes and physiological andpsychological responses.


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Pra refers to before, beginning,commencement or source of origin.

Kruthimeans creation or to do.

Prakruthi, on the whole means thefirst formed natureor the originalform of the being.


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Why should you know your Prakruthi

It helps you understand your health

status and select an appropriate life style(daily and seasonal regimen) to suit yournature.

It helps you understand yourattitudes/tastes, and live appropriately byadjusting with the environment.

It helps you to take control over yourfood habits. Selecting food itemsaccording to your Prakruthiwill keep youhealthy.


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Why should you know your Prakruthi

It helps you be aware about your

susceptibility to diseases and to becomecautious about food and deeds.

By taking precautions suggested for aPrakruthi, one can prevent diseases.

It helps identify the nature of your

family members or colleagues, thus

helping you to interact appropriately

with the family and society in harmony.


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Formation of Prakruthi

The gross elements of this universe are

known as Pancha mahaabhuthaas.

APPEAR

AS

PROPERTYELEMENTS

SPACENon-

Resistance

AAKAASA

AIRVibrationVAAYU

FIREHeat / EnergyAGNI

WATERFluidity /

Cohesion

JALA

EARTHSolidity / MassPRITHVI


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Properties of Aakaasa & Vaayu are

represented as Vaatain the body. Properties of Agniis referred as Pitta

Properties of Jala and Prithvi arerepresented in the body as Kapha.

Thus the Prakruthi which is the

substratum of the Universe is in turnrelated to the Prakruthi or thebiological constitution of a person.


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How is Prakruthi formed?

The state of Vaatha, Pittha andKapha in the sperm and ovum

and the mental faculties of theparents during the time ofconception determine thePrakruthi or the biological

constitution of the progeny.


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Factors influencing the formation of Prakruthi

1. UTERINE CONDITION:

At the Time of Conception the condition of theuterus influences the formation of Prakruthi.Any vitiation of Vaatha, Pittha, Kapha in theuterus at the time of conception affects theformation of Prakruthi.

Prakruthi is influenced by an excess or a deficiencyof the properties of the doshas in the uterus.

2. FOODS & DEEDS:

Factors related to food and deeds of the mother

will influence the formation of Prakruthi of thegrowing foetus.

A particular dosha may increase or decreasedepending on what the mother eats or does.Thus Prakruthi is influenced by changes in the

state of doshas in the uterus.


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3. SEASON / TIME:

In rainy season, vaatha dosha vitiates in the bodyof the parents. Thus it indirectly affects thestate of doshas in the reproductive tissues and inturn influences the formation of Prakruthi inthe foetus.

4. DISEASE CONDITION:

The formation of Prakruthi is also influenced bythe disease condition of the parents duringconception.

5. LIFESTYLE:

The lifestyle of parents, their food habits,behaviour, thoughts and even occupation havesome influence on the formation of Sukra and

Sonitha.



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The state of mind of a pregnant woman

influences the Prakruthi, especially theManasika prakruthi or the mental typeof the developing child.

6. GEOGRAPHY:

In dry regions, predominance of Vaatha isnoticed. In wet regions, Kapha is seen tobe predominant in individuals.

Thus the geographical features of a regionwater, wind, humidity etc. influence thePrakruthi of the parents. And this in

turn is reflected in the offspring.


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7. RACE / COMMUNITY:

Genetic variations in races or communities

directly influence the formation of

Prakruthi of the individuals.

Anthropological variations in human racesare transmitted from generation to

generation.

8. AGE:

The age of the parents at the time of

conception has an impact on the

formation of Prakruthi.


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Vatala Prakruthi


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Pittala Prakruthi

S i


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Sleshmala Prakruthi

Mental temperament & beha io r


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Mental temperament & behaviour



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H i th k l d h l f l?


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How is the knowledge helpful?

Since Prakruthi encompasses the entire

physical, physiological and psychologicalfeatues of an individual, the day-to-daylife is influenced by ones Prakruthi.

Knowledge of the same will help tochoose the life style suited to onesPrakruthi in terms of food habits,physical exercise, rest etc.

Choosing the right lifestyle will in turncounter react the ill effect of onesPrakruthi to a great extent.

H i th k l d h l f l?


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The knowledge of ones Prakruthi will

help the physician in prognosis of

diseases and selection of treatment

procedures for best results.

In a sociological context, dealing with a

particular temperament of an individual

appropriately is also possible.

For instance the knowledge of a childs

Prakruthi helps in better parenting.

How is the knowledge helpful?

Di d P k hi


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Diseases and Prakruthi

In Ayurveda, disease is described in

terms of imbalance in the tridoshas. Vaatha, Pittha and Kapha are said

to specifically affect certain parts ofthe body.

Based on the type of onesPrakruthi, one can have a fair ideaas to what kinds of disorders one is

more prone to. This is because Vaatha, Pittha and

Kapha are said to be predominant in

certain regions.

The effects of seasons on one's Prakruthi


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Months Rithu Vitiation of Dosha Season

Chaitra,Vaishaka

March-AprilApril-May Vasantha Kapha SPRING

Jeshta

Ashata

May - June

June- JulyGreeshma SUMMER

Sravana

Bhadrapaada

July-August

August-

September

Varsha Vaatha RAINY

Aswini

Kartika

September-

October

December-

January

Sharad Pittha AUTUMN

Margashirsha

Pushya

November-

December

December-

January

Hemantha EarlyWINTER

Maagha

Faalguna

January-

February

February-March

Shisir Late WINTER

The effects of seasons on one's Prakruthi


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What am I taking home today?

Basic knowledge of the Prakrthi, a

vital tool in

- helping one determine the mostauspicious lifestyle factors that will

ensure wellness and longevity

- choosing appropriate food, herbs,

exercise, regimes, medicines,

therapies, and even suitable

professions.


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CONCLUSION

Knowing ones Prakruthi

holds the key to health,

happiness, harmony, and

ultimately self realization


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Sarvebhavantu sukhinah

Sarve santu niraamayaah

Sarve bhadraani pashyantu

Maakaschit duhkha bhaag bhavet

Meaning

May all be happy! (sukhinah)

May all be free from disabilities (niraamayaah)

May all look (pashyantu) to the good of others

May none suffer from sorrow (duhkha)


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