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Kirbie393 here. I'm here to tell you about the doshas. What is a dosha? For you to
understand it, I will need to explain a few things first.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicinal system on maintaining a healthy mind and
body. By keeping a balance of five elements (earth, fire, water, air, and ether) in the body, you can achieve
this balance. Ayurveda categorizes people into
personality types called doshas.
There are three basic doshas -- kapha, vata, and pitta. Each of these doshas can
be put together to create another one (kapha-vata, pitta-kapha, vata-pitta).
Many Kaphas are compassionate and patient. Though they do not always learn
things as fast as others, they have excellent memories. Kaphas are logical, and
tend to think things over, long and hard, before making their wise decisions. Healthy Kapha people often grow to become helpers, such as doctors and teachers, and
they are the best kind of friend to have when you're feeling 'out of it'.
Vatas are generally creative and talkative. They tend to question everything, to
help paint a picture in their mind. As for learning, they are the exact opposite
of the regular Kapha person; they learn quickly but usually forget just as
quickly afterwards. Vata people are overachievers, and often take on too much to
handle, resulting in bursts of anxiety. A Vata's sparkling creativity shows, and
they often become inventors, scientists, and novelists.
Next we have the Pitta people; the most proud of all. In fact, so proud that
many people take them to be arrogant. They also tend to be discriminating and
judgemental, and have a sense of responsibility. Pittas make great leaders and
organizers. When it comes to cash, they often spend on small luxuries. They can
be excellent judges, great speakers, and know how to be a good friend. That is,
as long as he or she doesn't lose his or her inner sense of morality. According
to Ayurvedic principles, that is the worst thing that can happen to a Pitta.
Without it, a Pitta can become bigoted.
The Kapha-Vata, Pitta-Kapha, and Vata-Pitta are crosses between each dosha.
Kapha-Vata people tend to be calm, because the steadiness of the Kapha
overpowers the nervous tendencies from the Vata. But like the Vata, Kapha-Vatas
can be impulsive.
Pitta-Kaphas tend to be steady and fair. They are extremely less prone to anger
than pure Pittas, but more temperamental than Kaphas. There can sometimes be a
tendency towards the Kapha self-satisfaction and the Pitta pride. Pitta-Kapha
people do not generally lash out, but every so often there can be an
outburst of Pitta anger.
Vata-Pittas are natural leaders, and are usually very charismatic. When
Vata-Pitta people are anxious, moods vary from anger to fear, so doing things to
keep calm is the key to maintaining balance.
I have found that I am a Kapha-Pitta. Can you tell which you are?
Kirbie393, over and out.
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