| Keyword | Prakriti |
| Type | S |
| Etymology/ Definition | शुक्रशोणितसंयोगे यो भवेद्दोष उत्कट:। प्रकृति: जायते तेन। सु. शा. ४/६३ |
| Reference | C.Vi 8/95, A.H.Sha.3/83, S.Sha.4/63 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – constitution |
| Implied Meaning | Prakriti is the individual constitution decided at the time of conception ( S`hukra – S`hon`ita Sanyoga ) due to the dominance of Dosha . |
| Elaboration | The physical constitution of a foetus is determined by the status of following factors: 1. S`hukra S`hon`ita Prakriti ( Sperms and ovum ) 2. Kaalagarbhaas`haya Prakriti ( Season and condition of uterus ) 3. Maaturaahaaraprakriti ( Food and regimens of the Mother ) 4. Mahaabhootavikaaraprakriti ( Nature of Mahaabhoota comprising the foetus ) The fertilised ovum gets afflicted with one or more Dosha, which are under the influence of one or more of the above – mentioned factors. Thus the physical constitution of an individual is determined on the basis of these dominant Dosha in the above – mentioned factors when they initially unite to form the foetus. There are 7 categories of physical constitutions: Single Dosha predominant – 3, Two Dosha ( Vaata Pittaja Prakriti ) predominant – 3 and All the three Dosha – 1. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Physical constitution |
| Antonym | Vikriti |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 06:43 am