Ayurved Guru

Defination of Diseased Person

According to the tridosha theory, each individual must have the proper balance of the three basic forces of vata, pitta and kapha. But this is not always possible. Each individual’s prakruthi (nature of constitution) is determined at the time of birth. It depends on the prakruthi of the parents and the state of their mind at the time of conception, etc. If one dosha is predominant in a person, then that imbalance results in certain kinds of susceptibilities. It can be aggravated by improper habits and diet.Then the pertson is ill. This can be treated by medication.

The second possibility for falling ill, according to ayurveda, cannot be analyzed on material terms. The karma (the merits and demerits of actions of the past birth) that an individual has accrued is responsible for this. Karmic diseases require atonement or some qualitative change from within.