Dosha Dhatu Mala
These are the main constituents
of sharir, namely, dosha, dhatu and mala. It is the root cause of Utpati
(origin), Sthiti (stability i.e. development & growth) and Laya
(destruction) of the body. When they are in Sama Sthiti (equilibrium)
they maintain the body in healthy condition but as there is an imbalance
or inappropriate proportion (Visam Sthiti) of these it leads to disease
and death.
Dosha
Dosha controls the physiological activities in the living body (sharir)
and is also responsible for pathology. As it has the tendency of
disrupting the physiology in Visam Sthithi (improper proportion) it is
called dosha, which leads to disease and death.
According to Ayurveda Vata, Pitta & Kapha are the representative of
Air, Sun and Moon respectively in the body. Their activity is similar to
that of Air, Sun and Moon in nature. The physiological activities going
on in the body could be classified into three:
Movement
It is controlled by the Vata Dosha. Anil (air) and its representative
Vata do the function of Vikshapa (to motivate) in the universe and
sharir i.e. body respectively.
Transformation
It is caused by Pitta Dosha. Pitta do the function of Adan (to absorb
and transform) in the universe and sharir respectively.
Lubrication
It is provided by Kapha Dosha. Kapha Dosha also binds two things
together. Soma (Moon) and its representative Kapha do the function of
Visaya (to water) or greasing in the universe and Sharir (body)
respectively. Surya (sun) and its representative.
Dhatu
There are in all seven dhatus in the living body, namely, Rasa, Rakta,
Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra. Dhatus are the main physical
constituents of the body and are responsible for the maintenance of
physical state of the body. Rightly Dosha and Mala in its Sama Sthiti
are also considered as Dhatu because they are also responsible to
maintain the physical.
Mala
These are the waste porducts which are to be excreted out of the body.
Mala refers to the excretory by-products of the various physiological
activities going on in the body. As they are not useful they should be
excreted from the body at appropriate time. If they are not expelled
from the body then they may cause Malinikrana (toxification) of the body
constituents. Purisha (stool), Mutra (urine) and Sweda (sweat) are
considered as main excretory product of the body.
Dhatus and Malas tend to be motivated to indulge in pathological
activities by morbid Doshas so they are also called as Dushia (one who
is motivated to get indulged in developing pathology).
|
