Ayurveda Doshas and Constitution

Question 1

Which of the five elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) primarily constitute Vata dosha?

Accepted Answer

Space and Air

Answer

Vata dosha is composed primarily of Space (Akasha) and Air (Vayu) elements, giving it qualities of lightness, mobility, dryness, and subtlety.

Question 2

What is a person's 'Prakriti' in Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

Their inherent, unchanging constitution determined at conception

Answer

Prakriti is an individual's inherent constitutional type determined at the moment of conception by the dominance of specific doshas; it remains constant throughout life.

Question 3

Which dosha governs digestion, metabolism, intelligence, and body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Pitta

Answer

Pitta dosha governs digestion, metabolism, body heat, vision, intelligence, and courage — all functions related to transformation and the fire element.

Question 4

What is 'Vikriti' in Ayurvedic assessment?

Accepted Answer

Current state of dosha imbalance or deviation from Prakriti

Answer

Vikriti refers to the current state of doshic imbalance — the deviation from one's natural Prakriti caused by diet, lifestyle, environment, or stress.

Question 5

Which dosha is responsible for all movement in the body, including nerve impulses, breathing, and circulation?

Accepted Answer

Vata

Answer

Vata dosha governs all movement in the body — including neural impulses, breathing, heartbeat, peristalsis, and all voluntary and involuntary movement.

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