A Critical Analysis of Different Hobbies, Pity Feelings and Keeping Promises in Manasika Prakruti - An Original Research Article

Abstract

For a healthy living it is the need that one not only have an equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu etc. but a healthy mind too, which can carry out its functions effectively. A healthy mental disposition includes the effective functioning of mind in accordance with the age, gender, and religion etc. In the mind this is the proportion of Satva, Raja and Tama. Abnormal mental disposition will be influenced by either Raja or Tams. Compared to bodily elements, mind is much more influenced by internal and external factors and undergoes modifications or changes in its nature and qualities. These factors named as– “Sattavavaishesh Yakara Bhava”. Assessment of Manasika Prakruti of an individual is essential for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases. Satvika is considered eternally pure whereas Rajas and Tamas are considered as Manas dosha in Ayurveda. So, they are more prone to diseases. Personality is the particular combination of emotional, attitudinal and behavioral response patterns of an individual. Traits are those personality characteristics that are stable over time and across situation, so it’s a good. But on the other hand, who is sensitive and kind today will also be sensitive and kind a month from now. So, there is a need to characterize the differences between individuals in their feelings, thought and behavior. Different traits of Personality can be assessed by “Revised Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)”. This is study to understand the relation between different personality traits characteristics (Different Hobbies, Pity Feelings and Keeping Promises) in different Manasika Prakruti.