Basic Principles of Ayurveda

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What are the three fundamental elements of a living body according to Ayurvedic principles?

Doshas, Dhatus, Malas (correct)
Doshas, Pulses, Waste Products
Dhatus, Malas, Spirits
Doshas, Mind, Soul

Which term describes the period from birth to old age in Ayurvedic terms?

Vinash
Dharma
Utpatti
Sthiti (correct)

What role do Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas play in the dissolution of the body as described in Ayurveda?

They determine the body’s growth.
They are crucial during the dissolution process. (correct)
They are irrelevant during dissolution.
They only affect the body's maintenance.

What primarily determines the quality of Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas in Ayurveda?

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In the process of Garbha (conception), which components contribute to forming life according to Ayurveda?

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What are the three fundamental elements of the body according to Ayurveda?

Ayurvedic concept of the three fundamental elements of a living body: Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas.

What are the three doshas?

The three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - are responsible for regulating various physiological processes in the body. Vata governs movement, Pitta handles digestion and metabolism, and Kapha provides structure and lubrication.

What are the seven dhatus?

The seven dhatus (tissues) in Ayurveda are: Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (bone marrow), and Shukra (semen/ovum). Each tissue is formed from the one before it in a sequential process.

What are malas?

Malas are waste products produced by the body, including sweat, urine, feces, etc. Their production and elimination are crucial for maintaining good health.

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How are doshas, dhatus, and malas related to health?

Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance of doshas, dhatus, and malas for optimal health and well-being. This balance is achieved through various lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, and relaxation.

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Basic Principles of Ayurveda

Ayurveda identifies three fundamental components of the body: Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala.
Dosha refers to the bodily humors.
Dhatu refers to the tissues/constituents.
Mala refers to waste products.
The body's lifespan is divided into three stages: creation, maintenance, and destruction.
Creation (Utpatti): Involves the merging of sperm and ovum, followed by stages of growth.
Maintenance (Sthiti): Begins at birth, involves growth, and continues to adulthood.
Destruction (Vinash): Marks the end of life or death.
The composition and balance of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala influence health and illness.
The body's constitution is considered a result of the individual's inherited tendencies and lifestyle.