Ayurvedic Doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha with its remedies -

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Lets understand about ayurvedic doshas and its affect on our health. As we see that there is a definite rule/sequence of these five mahabhoot (Namely, Akash, Vayu, Agni, Jal, Prithvi). One special attention is here that every next element includes the attributes of the previous element. Along with this relation there is another relation between these mahabhoot, according to ayurved. On the basis of that relation there is a balance between the elements. This interrelation of these with its nearest element is the basis of which these elements help each other and establish harmony among themselves. Practically every element exists in isolation but without the union with other elements is not possible to prolong creativity. Therefore on this earth and the human body, these mahabhoot are revealed in combined form.

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Understand about ayurvedic doshas

The pairs of controlling elements and their specific names are as follows:-

(i) Akash + Vayu = Vata

(ii) Agni Jal = Pitta

(iii) Jal + Prithvi = Kapha

The above each pair of mahabhoot help each other and balance among themselves and provide vital force to human body.

Vata, Pitta, Kapha attribute of Ayurveda

(i) Vata (Akash + Vayu) – The attribute is combine form of Akash and Vayu. We understand Akash in the nature as an expansive and universal element. Its extension is maximum but its activity is minimum. The nearest element to Akash is Vayu and it has maximum activity and is opposite to the nature of Akash. Practically Vayu is known for its activity and as a working force. In human body when there is a harmony between the Akash element and Vayu element then they help in the growth and development of the human body. On the contrary when the required harmony is not there between them i.e. any one element becomes excess and the other element is deficient in such case the body becomes unhealthy. To make balance between them one element is decreased and the other is increased.

(ii) Pitta (Agni + Jal) – The second attribute is Pitta, as we know that in the nature Agni and Jal are accepted as two opposite elements. For controlling the burning nature of Agni, Jal is required. On the other hand to reduce the basic attribute of Jal i.e. coldness, the help of Agni is mandatory.

(iii) Kapha- (Jal+ Prithvi) – The third element is Kapha, the element Jal is known for its fluidity while the element prithvi is known for its hardness. You must have seen that how a potter makes the pots by mixing water in the mud to make it soft or usable. A potter can only make pots when the mud i.e. prithvi element and Jal are mixed in such a manner that the pots can be given their shape. If in the mud if the water is excess or deficient, the pot cannot be made.

Other important facts related to Ayurvedic doshas Vata Pitta, Kapha

Pitta is the basis of all types of chemical activities happening in the body. In Pitta there is a unique balance of Agni and Jal mahabhoot (fire and water elements). Due to Pitta the digestion of food is possible. To maintain the body temperature, Pitta plays on important Tole. Pitta originates the hunger and thirst and provides the message to take in food and water. The digestion of food, it’s absorption, nourishment and its transformation into energy is done by Pitta.

Diet and Energy – It is very true that a person is born on this earth with a definite energy. We require this life long to keep ourselves healthy and active, to proceed our life and to achieve our purpose. All this energy is collected by a healthy diet. Are daily diet keeps us continuously energetic and lively. If this diet is not according to the body requirement or not received at proper time, then even the most healthy food cannot provide the body energy properly. Hence it is important to know what kind of food we should eat, how and when we should have the food.

Balanced diet – Lets understand how balanced food help in balancing the VPK. If we talk about a balanced diet then according to the ayurvedic principle, we should eat such a food, which includes all the basic tastes i.e. it should include spicy, salty, bitter, sweet etc. For the evening meal the Kapha time period from 4 p.m.-12 a.m. is subdivided including with Kapha-Pitta time i.e. 6-8 p.m. It is clear that at this time the Kapha is in combination with Pitta. Hence for the digestion at food this is the best suitable time. Hence the best time for evening meal is between 6-8 p.m.

How sleep affect your ayurvedic doshas Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Sleep– Sleep plays a very important role in balancing the VPK. According to the Ayurvedic bio-clock, among the regulated 24 hrs, 8 hours are allotted for rest. Hence for the healthy adult person 8 hours sleep is sufficient but on the basis of practical experiences we have found that by different age groups, the period of sleep time varies. It has been classified in the following table.

Ser	Age Group	Sleep hours
(a)	1-5 years	12-16 hours
(b)	6-15 years	9-11 hours
(c)	16-30 years	8-9 hours
(d)	31-50 years	7 hours
(e)	51-70 years	6 hours

(Vatt, Pitta and Kapha related with age group)

For every age group the persons should take sleep according to the above table. If a person has less sleep or no sleep at all or excess sleep then all these three conditions indicate towards a bad health. We all know that insufficient sleep in due course of time can lead to mental disorders. Hence we should never neglect these symptoms. Now the question arises that when we should go for sleep.

To know this we have to again study the Ayurvedic bio-clock. We have seen that 8 p.m. at night is the time of Kapha-Kapha and this Kapha produces drowsiness. Hence the time of 8 p.m onwards indicates that we should take rest after the whole days work. The most suitable time for sleep is from 8 p.m – 12p.m. After this the Vata period arises and it is the time of creative activities. It has been said in the religious books that we should get up in the divine period of morning and think about our duties and working schedule.

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