A CORRELATION BETWEEN AGNI & PRAKRITI IN PRESENT SCENARIO- A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Bhag Singh Kushwah and Dr. Nagendra Thakre*
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda consider Prakriti (individual constitution), Agni (fire), Dosha (body humors), Dhatu (body tissue and fluid) and Mala (various excreta from body) as reason for such individual differences. All these factors are correlated with each other and thus influenced by changes in one or more factors which are the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic physiology, pathology and therapeutics. Agni is one of the basic concepts of Ayurveda. The role of Agni in body is very much emphasized for example, having a balanced state of Doshas, Agni (digestive fire), Dhatus (tissues) normal functioning of Mala (waste products), cheerful state of Atman (soul), sensory organs and mind are the symptoms of healthy life. Prakriti is the innate constitution of an individual based on the predominance of Dosha determined at the time of conception which cannot be changed till death. It is evident that Vata Prakriti individual prone to Vishamagni (irregular digestive fire/ metabolism), Pitta Prakriti individual prone to Tikshagni (Intense digestive fire/ metabolism), and Kapha Prakriti individual prone to Mandagni (Low digestive fire/ metabolism).Which indicates correlation between various types of Agni and Prakriti.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Kriya Sharir, Agni, Prakriti, Jathara agni, Digestive Fire.
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