Principle constituents of the body that are responsible for homeostasis, when present in the state of equilibrium. Doṣas also determine the psycho-physio-physiological nature / constitution of an individual. Doṣas are capable of vitiating the different bodily tissues, when deviate from the state of equillibrium and can lead to diseases. These are of two classes: a. ārīrika (bodily): Vāta, Pitta and Kapha. b. Mānasa (psychological): Raja and Tama. :
दोष ( doṣa )Meaning: Principle constituents of the body that are responsible for homeostasis, when present in the state of equilibrium. Doṣas also determine the psycho-physio-physiological nature / constitution of an individual. Doṣas are capable of vitiating the different bodily tissues, when deviate from the state of equillibrium and can lead to diseases. These are of two classes: a. ārīrika (bodily): Vāta, Pitta and Kapha. b. Mānasa (psychological): Raja and Tama.
