According to
Ayurveda, there are three primary energies, or Doshas. The Doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These Doshas regulate all physical and
psychological behaviors, from basic cell structure to the most complex
mental functions. The Doshas are found in unique proportions in every
individual. This singular combination of the Doshas is called our
constitution or Prakriti, and it will determine our basic physical
appearance, preferences, behaviors, and emotional tendencies. When the
Doshas are in their natural balance with one another, our physical and
mental states are at optimum health. When the Doshas fall out of
balance, disease may manifest. Ayurveda seeks to return the Doshas to
and maintain them at their natural balance in our individual
constitution.
A moderately
well developed physique with muscular limbs and a purposeful, stable
gait of medium speed. With a loud, strong voice and precise, convincing speech. The
skin is fair, soft, lustrous, warm, and tends to burn easily in the sun
– has freckles, many moles, and a tendency to rashes. And the bodies are
hot and sweaty. Characterized by fine and soft, either fair or reddish
hair that tends to gray soon. Face is heart-shaped, often with a pointed
chin. While the neck is proportionate and of average size. A neat,
pointed, and average sized nose matches the average sized eyes that are
either light blue, light gray or hazel in color, with an intense luster
which get red in summer or after bathing. The mouth being medium, with
average lips and medium-sized, yellowish teeth.
Pitta: Pitta governs biological fire. Pitta is mainly concerned with the body's
balance of kinetic and potential energies. Pitta's processes involve
digestion, whether it be digestion of food and nutrients or digestion of
thoughts and theories in the mind.
Physical
Appearance of Pitta physique:medium, good muscular development skin:warm, oily, prone to reddening or blemishes hair: light coloured, straight, fine eyes:sharp, lustrous, bright blue or light brown
Temperament
of Pitta mental:easily irritated, goal oriented,
organized, good memory physical:must eat regularly, quick digestion,
regular elimination, sound sleeper energy: moderate, average stamina, enjoys physical
activity
Pitta'shave an
intellectual and precise disposition due to a very alert, focused mind.
Sharp and knife-like in anger, they are irritable, jealous and
aggressive by nature. Discriminating and judge mental, they are
articulate, learned and proud. With a developed sense of responsibility,
they can take decisions and organize affairs well. Argumentative, but
with a sense of humour, their selectively excellent memory makes them
fast learners. Moderately passionate in their sexual pursuits, they
spend moderately, usually on luxuries.
Pitta dominated Rajasikas, intellectually oriented but
vulnerable to temptations, are very human in their character and
approach to life.
Indulgence in self-praise, bravery, cruelty, envy and
ruthlessness. Terrifying appearance.
Raksasa
Excessive sleep and indolence. Envious disposition. Constant
anger, intolerance, and cruel behavior. Gluttonous habits.
Paisala
Unclean habits. Cowardly, with a terrifying disposition.
Gluttonous habits. Fondness for the opposite sex. Abnormal diet
and regimen.
Sarpa
Sharp
reactions. Excessive indolence. Frequent fearful disposition.
Brave or cowardly attitude depending on situations.
Praita
Excessive desire for food. Envious character. Excessive
greediness and actions without discrimination.
Sakuna
Full
of passion. Unsteadiness, ruthlessness, and excessive attitude
for food.
Factors that
increase Pitta
Exposure to
heat, eating too much red meat, salt, spicy or sour foods. Indigestion and irregularity of meals. Exercising at midday, Drugs especially
antibiotics.
Too much intellectual work/thinking. Alcohol, Fatigue. Anger, Hate fear,
emotion.
Pitta is the biological fire humor or bile. It means "that which digests
things" or "to heat, cook or transform". It is our power to digest the
food we eat. It is also responsible for our power to digest our life
experiences, our mental digestion, and our capacity to perceive reality.
It is our fire and enthusiasm in life, our joy and laughter. Negatively
expressed it is unhealthy competition, anger and control.
Pitta governs:
hunger
thirst
luster
complexion
softness of the body
digestion
body heat
visual perception
mental perception
discriminating awareness
penetrating thought
Pitta rules the
emotions of:
laughter
joy
will power
enthusiasm
anger
competition
judgment
critical-ness
courage
Pitta's main
locations are:
the small intestine
the stomach as digestive acids
the blood
the eyes
in sweat
the sebaceous glands - glands which supply oil
for the hair and skin
Its main site is the small intestines
The light and heat
in the body and mind are governed by Pitta. Our inner fires help to
combust materials which then give forth warmth and color.
ATTRIBUTES OF PITTA:
hot
sharp
flowing
light
liquid
oily
spreading
smooth
aggressive
PITTA RULES:
transformation
adult years
metabolism
- The burning and changing of a substance from one form to another
sour / pungent (spicy) tastes
noon hours and midnight hours
late spring and summer (hot, bright season)
ATTRIBUTES OF THE
THREE HUMORS; A COMPARISON
Vata
Space/air
movement
old age
catabolism
astringent
light
mobile cold
rough
dry
clear
dispersing
agitated
subtle
hard
neutral
Pitta
Fire/water
transformation
adult years
metabolism
sour/pungent
light
flowing
hot
liquid
oily
spreading
focused
sharp
smooth
clear
aggressive
Look at the chart above and observe the similarities and differences of
the different doshas.
Vata
Seniors
60 yr. - up
detachment
completion
catabolism
bone conditions
fall-early winter
dawn, dusk
Pitta
Adulthood
15 - 60 yr.
production
create/transform
metabolism
heat conditions
late spring-summer
noon, midnight
Kapha
Childhood
0 - 15 yr.
development
building
anabolism
mucous conditions
winter/early spring
morning, evening
Locations :
high, dry,
cool
hot, humid
low, damp,
cool
Look at this chart and think of different seasons of the year and our
lives and how they relate to VPK. Think of different locations and see
if you can see the qualities of VPK in them.
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