Significance of Dosha
Synonyms: Imbalance, Defect, Fault
In Dutch: Dosha; In Finnish: Dosha; In Spanish: Dosha
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Buddhist concept of 'Dosha'
In Buddhism, Dosha signifies aversion or anger, a negative mental state associated with ill will and hatred that obstructs spiritual growth, contributing to unwholesome thoughts and actions, ultimately leading to akusala consciousness and negative emotional outcomes.
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) Hatred or aversion towards others, which is also categorized as an immoral state.[1] (2) Dosa, or aversion, is one of the three immoral roots that contribute to negative emotional states.[2] (3) Hatred or aversion, another defilement listed in Buddhist teachings.[3] (4) Ill-will or aversion, one of the three roots of evil that lead to akusala consciousness.[4]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) A negative mental state associated with ill will or hatred.[5] (2) Hatred or aversion that influences the King’s anger and reactions throughout the story.[6]
From: The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada
(1) The negative emotions or ill will that can arise following a Vedana, preventing the realization of spiritual goals.[7] (2) Hatred or aversion that drives negative actions when Paticcasamuppada revolves in this emotional state.[8]
From: Cetasikas
(1) Aversion or anger, another root that leads to unwholesome thoughts and actions.[9] (2) Aversion or anger, it does not like the object which is experienced and is often accompanied by unhappy feelings.[10]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Anger or aversion, considered one of the three poisons that hinder spiritual progress.[11]
From: Patthana Dhamma
(1) Hatred or aversion, another key negative mental state.[12]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life
(1) The root of aversion that leads to akusala cittas and contributes to dislike or negative feelings.[13]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) Hate, associated with aversion and negative mental states.[14]
Hindu concept of 'Dosha'
In Hinduism, Dosha signifies the three fundamental energies in Ayurveda—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Balancing these energies is crucial for maintaining health and preventing disease, as imbalances can lead to various ailments.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) The three fundamental biological energies in Ayurvedic medicine (Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha) that govern physical and mental processes.[15] (2) Morbific principles in the body which when aggravated cause diseases and imbalances needing treatment.[16] (3) Morbific principles in the body that can become aggravated and lead to the formation of swellings (Shopha).[17] (4) The three fundamental energies or forces (Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha) in the body that are central to Ayurveda.[18] (5) The bodily humors (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that can be aggravated or deranged by inappropriate medicinal use.[19]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) An Ayurvedic term denoting the three fundamental bodily substances that affect health, influencing treatment strategies.[20] (2) Imbalances within the body that can lead to disease and must be addressed through specific remedies.[21] (3) The fundamental energies in Ayurvedic medicine (Kapha, Pitta, Vata) that can become imbalanced and affect health.[22] (4) The three physiological constituents (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in Ayurvedic medicine that govern the human body.[23] (5) The three biological energies (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in Ayurvedic medicine that govern physiological functioning.[24]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) The fundamental principles (Vayu, Pitta, Kapha) in a person that can become deranged and lead to Kushtha.[25] (2) Deranged principles or energies in the body that lead to diseases.[26] (3) The three energies (Vayu, Pitta, Kapha) that can become deranged and contribute to the development of different types of hemorrhoids.[27]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana
(1) Bodily principles that are potentially imbalanced, which the treatment aims to rectify.[28] (2) Morbific principles like Vayu, Pitta, or Kapha that can influence health and bodily functions when imbalanced.[29] (3) Morbific principles of the body such as Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha which are essential in Ayurvedic medicine.[30]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana
(1) The three key energies (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in the body according to Ayurvedic medicine that influence health and disease.[31] (2) Fundamental bodily elements or energies in Ayurvedic medicine that need to be balanced for optimal health, particularly in the context of poisoning.[32]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) The bodily humors or energies in Ayurveda, which can become imbalanced, causing illness.[33] (2) The term for physiological and psychological states in Ayurveda, specifically referring to imbalances that lead to health issues.[34]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) The three physiological factors in Ayurveda—vata (wind), pitta (bile), and kapha (phlegm)—that must maintain balance for good health; their imbalance can lead to disease.[35]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The three physiological energies in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, crucial to the balance of health.[36]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The bodily elements that need to be considered when deciding the right accompaniment for the medicine.[37] (2) Refers to the fundamental bodily energies in Ayurveda that must be considered when administering the pills.[38] (3) The three vital forces in the body (vayu, kapha, pitta) that must be balanced for health.[39] (4) Body energies that physical exercise helps to balance and control, thus promoting overall health.[40] (5) The bodily humors that are essential to understanding health and disease in traditional medicine.[41]
From: Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study)
(1) A term referring to the flaws or defects in poetic compositions which impeded their quality or effectiveness.[42] (2) Flaws or defects in literary works that detract from their aesthetic experience, as outlined in Bharatamuni's principles.[43] (3) Flaws or defects in poetry that can detract from its effectiveness and overall appeal.[44] (4) Flaws or defects in poetic compositions, part of the critical analysis in Sanskrit Poetics.[45]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) Literary fault that stands as the counterpart to guna, representing elements that may detract from the poetic quality.[46]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The three bodily principles in Ayurveda that can contribute to the formation of ulcers.[47] (2) The three bodily humours: Vayu, Pittam, Kaphah that must be in equilibrium for health.[48] (3) The three governing principles in Ayurveda: Vayu (wind), Pittam (bile), and Kaphah (phlegm), impacting health and disease.[49]
From: Varahi Tantra (English Study)
(1) The bodily humors or energies that need to be balanced to maintain health and prevent premature death.[50]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Another term for taint, indicating sinful acts that are prompted by emotions such as love and hatred.[51]
From: Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya
(1) An error or fallacy, which in this context does not apply due to the free will of God.[52]
From: Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
(1) Flaws or impurities in the mind that arise from attachments and aversions, according to the nyaya philosophy.[53]
From: Mudrarakshasa (literary study)
(1) Flaws or defects in a literary work, against which gunas are often defined as their negation.[54]
From: Shishupala-vadha (Study)
(1) Defects or faults in a poem that detract from its quality and effectiveness.[55]
The concept of Dosha in scientific sources
Dosha refers to the three fundamental energies in Ayurveda—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—that maintain physiological balance. Imbalances in these energies can influence health, leading to disease and affecting individual constitution.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) In Ayurveda, doshas are energies believed to circulate in the body and govern physiological activity (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that can be balanced through herbal interventions.[56] (2) Three biological humors—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—responsible for all physiological activities in the body, which must be in balance for proper health.[57] (3) In Ayurvedic philosophy, the three energies (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that govern the physical and mental processes of the body, which can become imbalanced due to substances like alcohol.[58] (4) The three fundamental energies in Ayurvedic philosophy (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that need to be balanced for optimal health and well-being.[59] (5) In Ayurveda, the three fundamental energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern physical and mental processes in the body. Their imbalance can lead to health issues.[60]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Three fundamental bodily energies in Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that can be imbalanced by tobacco consumption, leading to health issues.[61] (2) Fundamental energies in Ayurveda that govern physiological processes; imbalance in doshas leads to various diseases, including Pandu Roga.[62] (3) Bio-energetic factors in Ayurveda that govern physiological and psychological functions and play a crucial role in the onset of diseases, including Pratishyaya.[63] (4) The three fundamental bodily humors in Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that must be balanced for optimal health; Shirishadi Yoga works to balance these.[64] (5) In Ayurveda, the three fundamental bodily humors (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern physiological processes.[65]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) In Ayurveda, the three energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) believed to govern physiological functions, where imbalance can lead to health issues.[66] (2) The three fundamental energies in Ayurveda that govern the physiological and psychological functions of the body, including Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.[67] (3) Dosha refers to the three fundamental bodily principles in Ayurveda—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—which characterize an individual's constitution and health.[68] (4) The three fundamental energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in Ayurveda that govern physiological functions and health.[69] (5) The three energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern physiological processes in the body according to Ayurveda; imbalance can lead to disease.[70]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) In Ayurveda, Dosha refers to the biological energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern physiological processes in the body and help explain individual health and wellness.[71] (2) Concept in Ayurveda representing the biological energies in the body; in this context, Vata and Kapha doshas are discussed concerning their roles in asthma.[72] (3) The three fundamental biological energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern physiological functions and influence sleep patterns.[73] (4) The three energies in Ayurvedic medicine: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, which represent different bodily functions and health patterns.[74] (5) The three fundamental bodily humors in Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that govern physiological and psychological functions.[75]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Fundamental biological energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in Ayurveda that govern physiological and mental activities.[76] (2) In Ayurvedic tradition, doshas are the three fundamental bodily humors that influence physiological and psychological balance.[77] (3) The three fundamental bodily energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in Ayurveda that govern physiological and psychological functions.[78] (4) In Ayurveda, the three bodily humors that govern physiological functions, essential for understanding health and disease.[79] (5) The three fundamental bodily humors in Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that govern physiological function and health.[80]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) The three fundamental bodily humors in Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that are believed to influence health and disease.[81] (2) Biological entities in Ayurveda that regulate bodily functions; their balance is essential for health.[82] (3) The fundamental bio-elements in Ayurveda believed to govern physiological functions, often implicated in health imbalances.[83] (4) Fundamental concepts in Ayurveda referring to the energies believed to govern physiological aspects and health, crucial in devising treatment plans.[84] (5) Three fundamental energies in Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that collectively influence an individual's physical and mental health.[85]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The three bodily elements (vata, pitta, and kapha) that can become deranged and contribute to the development of unmada.[86] (2) The three fundamental energies or principles in Ayurveda that govern physiological processes: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, each with specific roles and characteristics.[87] (3) The three fundamental bodily energies in Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), which need to be balanced for good health.[88] (4) In Ayurveda, doshas are biological energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that govern physiological and mental processes.[89] (5) In Ayurveda, these are biological energies that govern physiological functions in the body.[90]