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Every materialistic or non-materialistic object (dravya) in the world acts only by the virtue of properties possessed by it. These properties, attributes are nothing but Guna of that dravya. | Every materialistic or non-materialistic object (dravya) in the world acts only by the virtue of properties possessed by it. These properties, attributes are nothing but Guna of that dravya. | ||
The term Dosha from its definition states very three basic properties as - | The term Dosha from its definition states very three basic properties as - | ||
#Which are involved in formation of Prakriti (Somatotype) of an individual. | |||
#Those which are independent. | |||
#Those which are unstable and tend to deviate from normalcy and also have tendency to create a disease. | |||
==Properties of Sharirik Dosha== | ==Properties of Sharirik Dosha== | ||
Vata-Pitta-Kapha are the three Sharirik dosha. Each one possess individual and specific properties within them. Following are the properties of Sharirik dosha as mentioned by different ancient scholars. | Vata-Pitta-Kapha are the three Sharirik dosha. Each one possess individual and specific properties within them. Following are the properties of Sharirik dosha as mentioned by different ancient scholars. | ||
==Charak Samhita== | |||
==Charak Samhita== Ruksha (Dryness), Laghu (Light weightedness), Shita (Cold), Khara (Rough), Sukshma (Fine or Subtle), Vishad (Cleaning or Removing tendency), Daruna (Harshness) | |||
==Sushruta Samhita== - | ==Sushruta Samhita== - | ||