Indian school of perineal psychology has been one of the most ancient school of thoughts on personality. Lost in the thought currents of the western psychology, two interconnected personality theories have been thriving in the bosom of Upanishadic traditions of India. These personality models are not only explaining ‘why we are, what we are’, but gives us the guiding light on happiness and harmony of human life. Which is unlike of the most western personality theories.
In India, Ayurveda has described personality as –
A) Tridoshas: Vata – Pitta – Kapha – which is referred as the Tridosha Personality Theory.
B) Trigunas: Satva – Rajas – Tamas – which is referred as the Triguna Personality Theory.
Explaining the Tridoshas:
When the five eternal substances – space, air, fire, water and earth combine to form the human body, they do so by creating three vital energies, or doshas. These are the forces that govern all psycho-physiological functions in the body and mind respectively. They construct the body and serve to maintain it in a dynamic state of health. However, when these vital forces are aggravated, due to improper gross or subtle factors, the body- mind connection begins to suffer and the disease process begins.
Vata
It is the most powerful among the doshas. Formed by the interaction of space and air, Vata is movement, the body in motion. Warm food, moderately heavy textures, added butter and fat; salt, sour, and sweet tastes; soothing and satisfying foods, All are good for settling the disturbed Vata. Use food such as: warm milk, cream, butter, warm soups, stews, and hot cereals, fresh baked.
Pitta
Formed by the interaction of fire and water. The polarity of these two elements plays an important role for Pitta, which regulates the body metabolism and transformations in the body’s form. Cool or warm but not steaming hot foods; bitter, sweet, and astringent tastes, are what are perfect for this body type. Take cool, refreshing food in summer. Reduce the consumption of salt, oil and spices, all of which are “heating” to the body. Salads are good, so is milk and ice cream.
Kapha
It is formed by the structural properties of earth, with water in its role as a lubricant to different tissues of the body, which also aids strength and adds stamina to the body. Warm light food, dry food, cooked without much water, minimum of butter, oil and sugar are recommended for this body type. Stimulating foods with pungent, bitter and astringent tastes and deep fried foods are best avoided. Eat lightly cooked foods or raw fruits and vegetables. ‘Eat’ spicy, bitter and astringent foods. Watch out for eating that little bit extra, a typical Kapha tendency
Explaining the Trigunas:
Ayurvedic philosophy provides an idea of the creation of the universe, from which the concept of Trigunas of Nature is evolved out.
Sattva refers to Pure hence indicates your personality type as such. Sattva Guna is the positive and spiritual quality that, when dominant, you have a natural tendency to be kind, caring, and Hence possesses Sattvic Personality.
Sattva Guna is present in a correct proportion in you if you are:
- Mentally Strong
- Respect your Teachers (Gurus)
- Non-violent
- Kindred
- Self-controlled
- Meditative
Rajas
Rajas people are very desirous and full of attachment. Due to their acute self-interest, sometimes they may face difficulties in differentiating between right and wrong. It is called Rajasic Personality.
Rajas Guna is in the balanced proportion if you are:
- Enthusiast
- Deeply Interested
- Dedicated to Work
- Restless
- Self-centered
- Achiever
Tamas
Tamas means Darkness, which indicates the psychological state of Illusion, negativity, dullness, and inactivity.
The state of the dominance of Tamas Guna is indicated by the
- selfish
- uncaring
- cynical behavior
& hence called Tamasic Personality.
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