PRAKRUTI IN VIEW OF CRITICS FOR RESEARCH

Abstract

A lots of research have been done on the concept of Prakruti. As we know, Prakruti is the constitution of our body and mind. It indicates physical, physiological and psychological characters of human. There is a lots of scope for the research regarding the co-relation of a specific disease with Prakruti. The consideration of etiological factor in such type of research will definitely increase the accuracy of the research.The aim of this article is to compile all scattered references from classical text for the same. Method: the three major compendium of ayurveda, namely, charaka Samhita, Sushrut Samhita and vagbhata has refered for this purpose. The references regarding to Prakruti, its formation, types, relation with tri doshas (three basic components of body) has been observed from main text and critics also the concept of prakrut and vaikrut dosha, Prakrutisama roga has elaborated with their references in compendium. All these observations conclude that predisposition of a disease can get converted to disease if there is hetuseven or etiological factor. Vaikrut dosha is a set of dosha which get vitiated by etiological factors. Conclusion: etiological factor is essential for vitiation of dosh and manifestation of disease In certain Prakruti,disease predisposition can get converted into disease if there is presence of hetu or etiological factor.