A Critical Analysis of Manasika Prakruti w.s.r to Personality Traits – An Original Research Article

Abstract

A healthy individual not only need equilibrium state of Dosha Dhathu etc but also normalcy of mind, 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 Tamas. 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 – “Sattva vaishesh 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 Manasika 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. Here an attempt is made to understand the relation between different Personality Traits in different Manasika Prakruti.