Ayurveda

By Victor M Fontane

“Nature is the Person—From Doshas to Perspectives” 

A human being is nothing in itself; he is merely a reflection of his nature.

Ayurveda states that the three doshas in every living being—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are the root causes of body, mind, and thoughts.

Due to variations in these doshas, ​​a person's behavior, thoughts, and perspective on the world also vary.

The Sun, Moon, and other planets and stars are the same for everyone,

but the influence of the Sun and Moon varies at different locations on Earth.

In some places, the predominance of the Sun's fire awakens the Pitta dosha, while in others, the predominance of the Moon and water strengthens the Kapha dosha. 

In regions dominated by the Vata dosha, the Vata dosha appears dominant.

The mixture of these doshas creates differences in the perspectives of individuals and communities.

This difference later forms the basis for the formation of societies, cultures, and ideologies.

Conflict of Perspectives: 

Kuru and Puru

When this dosha-dominated perspective manifests as a group on Earth, somewhere the Pitta-dominated Kuru (tribals) become symbols of power, war, expansion, and control,

while elsewhere the Kapha-Vata-dominated Puru (tribals) become symbols of peace, patience, climatic balance, and coexistence.

The historical and philosophical conflict between these two perspectives—

which we know as the Mahabharata—

is actually a reflection of the struggle for dosha balance within and outside of humanity.

Yoga: The Science of Dosha Balancing.

A person who recognizes their doshas and balances them through proper diet, behavior, asanas, pranayama, and meditation,

transcends all their cravings—desire, anger, and attachment.

When this balance is complete, human consciousness transcends the physical (solid), liquid, and gaseous states, reaching plasma (conscious energy) and ultimately the Einstein-Boson state (supreme consciousness).

This is the state of nirvana, moksha, and the ultimate state—

where a person merges with the self and experiences oneness with the Supreme Being.

Conclusion:

A person's nature is their destiny, and their flaws are their perspective.

Only one who understands their flaws can understand themselves and the world.

Balance is yoga—and yoga is the path to the ultimate state.

Namo Buddhay!