Philosophy - Elements & 3 Doshas

Question 1

According to Ayurveda, man is a creation of Universal consciousness (prakriti and purusha). The 5 elements are present in the cosmos and the human body. What are these 5 elements?

Answer 1

Ether
Air
Fire
Water
Earth

Question 2

The 5 elements combine to form the 3 doshas. What are the 3 doshas?

Answer 2

Vata
Pitta
Kapha

Question 3

Vata is created by

Answer 3

Ether + Air

Question 4

Pitta is created by

Answer 4

Fire + Water

Question 5

Kapha is created by

Answer 5

Earth + Water

Question 6

The structural aspect of the body is made up of?

Answer 6

the 5 elements

Question 7

The functional aspect of the body is governed by

Answer 7

The 3 doshas

Question 8

Every individual has a unique combination of these 3 doshas. The doshas govern…

Answer 8

psycho-biological changes in the body and physiopathological changes.

Question 9

Vata qualities are

Answer 9

energy of movement

Involved in unconscious processes like breathing and digestion

Question 10

Pitta qualities

Answer 10

energy of transformation

involved in the release of energy

Question 11

kapha qualities

Answer 11

energy of lubrication and structure

kapha is the most stable energy - stamina, strength, consistency