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However, the term dosha is popularized by the tendency of them to create pathology by deviation in the normal functioning of the body.
However, the term dosha is popularized by the tendency of them to create pathology by deviation in the normal functioning of the body.
At the physical level, there are three Sharirik dosha namely - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. At the psychological level, there are only two Mansik dosha namely - Raja and Tama. <ref>Kashinath Shastri. Charak Samhita. Sutra Sthan. Deerghanjivitiya. Reprint 2007. Pg. No. 25. URL. http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.32.1/index.php?title=Deerghanjiviteeya_Adhyaya. </ref>
At the physical level, there are three dosha namely - [[Vata]], [[Pitta]], and [[Kapha]]. At the psychological level, there are two dosha namely - [[Rajas]] and [[Tamas]]. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 1/ 57]
The tridosha can be stated as -
The tridosha can be stated as -
#Vata - Principle factor for any type of movement, initiation, interest, locomotion.
#Vata - Principle factor for any type of movement, initiation, interest, locomotion.
#Pitta - Factor responsible for metabolism, heat, transduction, biotransformations.
#Pitta - Factor responsible for metabolism, heat, transduction, biotransformation.
#Kapha - Factor responsible for strength, vigor, retention, moisture, stability.
#Kapha - Factor responsible for strength, vigor, retention, moisture, stability.