Instructions:
Answer each question honestly based on lifelong tendencies , not just current conditions.
Choose the most appropriate answer among Vata, Pitta, and Kapha .
Each answer corresponds to a score for Vata, Pitta, or Kapha .
🔹 Section 1: Physical Characteristics (Sharirika Lakshana) Question Vata (Score: 1) Pitta (Score: 2) Kapha (Score: 3) 1. Body Structure Lean, thin, underweight Medium, well-proportioned Heavy, broad, strong 2. Skin Texture Dry, rough, cold Soft, warm, reddish Oily, smooth, thick 3. Hair Type Thin, dry, brittle Fine, silky, prone to greying Thick, wavy, strong 4. Nail Appearance Brittle, irregular Pinkish, soft Strong, smooth 5. Eye Shape & Size Small, sunken, dry Medium, intense, sharp Large, moist, deep-set 6. Lips Thin, dry, cracked Moderate, reddish, sensitive Full, moist, oily 7. Teeth Irregular, large gaps Medium, sensitive gums Strong, white, well-spaced 8. Facial Features Small, sharp, narrow Angular, prominent Round, broad, full
🔹 Section 2: Physiological Functions (Sharirika Kriya Lakshana) Question Vata (Score: 1) Pitta (Score: 2) Kapha (Score: 3) 9. Appetite Irregular, low Strong, excessive Steady, slow metabolism 10. Digestion Variable, bloating, constipation Fast, prone to acidity Slow, heaviness after eating 11. Stool Pattern Hard, dry, irregular Loose, frequent, yellowish Well-formed, regular, bulky 12. Thirst Level Low, forgets to drink water High, drinks frequently Moderate, balanced thirst 13. Sweating Pattern Less, dry skin Excessive, strong odor Minimal, mild odor 14. Sleep Pattern Light, disturbed, insomnia Moderate, dreams a lot Deep, long, sound sleep 15. Walking Style Fast, irregular Confident, determined Slow, steady
🔹 Section 3: Psychological Traits (Manasika Lakshana) Question Vata (Score: 1) Pitta (Score: 2) Kapha (Score: 3) 16. Mind & Thought Process Active, anxious, forgetful Focused, sharp intellect Calm, steady, slow learner 17. Speech Fast, unclear, irregular Sharp, loud, direct Slow, deep, melodious 18. Memory Short-term, forgets easily Sharp, analytical Good long-term recall 19. Response to Stress Nervous, restless, anxious Irritable, angry Calm, patient 20. Emotional Nature Fearful, uncertain Quick-tempered, passionate Stable, loving, forgiving 21. Decision Making Quick but uncertain Logical, confident Slow but steady
🔹 Section 4: Disease Susceptibility (Vyadhi Anuvartanam) Question Vata (Score: 1) Pitta (Score: 2) Kapha (Score: 3) 22. Common Health Issues Joint pain, dryness, constipation Acidity, inflammation, skin rashes Obesity, mucus-related diseases 23. Cold Tolerance Poor, always feeling cold Moderate Excellent, enjoys cold weather 24. Heat Tolerance Excellent, prefers warm places Poor, dislikes heat Moderate 25. Skin Problems Dryness, cracking Acne, redness, heat rashes Oily, dull skin 26. Pain Sensitivity High, frequent body aches Moderate Low, tolerates pain well 27. Allergy Susceptibility Seasonal allergies, dry cough Food allergies, skin rashes Sinus congestion, heavy colds
🔹 Section 5: Behavioral & Lifestyle Patterns Question Vata (Score: 1) Pitta (Score: 2) Kapha (Score: 3) 28. Eating Speed Eats fast, irregular Medium pace, enjoys spicy food Eats slowly, enjoys sweets 29. Work Approach Starts quickly but loses focus Competitive, goal-oriented Slow but steady, reliable 30. Physical Activity Preference Light exercise, frequent movement Moderate, enjoys challenges Prefers steady workouts, dislikes excessive movement 31. Social Interaction Talks a lot, social butterfly Selective, dominant in discussions Reserved, enjoys deep conversations
6. Scoring System for Prakriti Calculation 1️⃣ Add up the total scores for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha separately.dominant Dosha (Prakriti).
Total Score Range Prakriti Type Vata > Pitta & Kapha Vata Prakriti Pitta > Vata & Kapha Pitta Prakriti Kapha > Vata & Pitta Kapha Prakriti Vata ≈ Pitta Vata-Pitta Prakriti Pitta ≈ Kapha Pitta-Kapha Prakriti Vata ≈ Kapha Vata-Kapha Prakriti Balanced Scores Sama Prakriti (Balanced Constitution)
7. Clinical Interpretation & Use Prakriti Type Lifestyle & Dietary Advice Vata Prakriti Warm, nourishing foods, oil massage, grounding activities Pitta Prakriti Cooling foods, stress reduction, moderate exercise Kapha Prakriti Light, dry foods, regular exercise, detoxifying habits
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