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''Vata, pitta'' and ''kapha'' - these three ''doshas'' are always present in the body of all living beings. The learned should know about their normal or abnormal states. [48]  

[[Vata]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]]- these three [[dosha]] are always present in the body of all living beings. The learned should know about their normal or abnormal states. [48]  

==== Functions of normal ''vata dosha'' ====

==== Functions of normal [[vata]] [[dosha]] ====

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उत्साहोच्छ्वासनिः श्वासचेष्टा धातुगतिः समा|  

उत्साहोच्छ्वासनिः श्वासचेष्टा धातुगतिः समा|  

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Enthusiasm, inspiration, expiration, movements, normal processing of dhatu (body tissues), and normal elimination of excreta are the normal functions of ''vayu'' (''vata)''. [49]

Enthusiasm, inspiration, expiration, movements, normal processing of [[dhatu]] (body tissues), and normal elimination of excreta are the normal functions of vayu([[vata]]). [49]

==== Functions of normal ''pitta dosha'' ====

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Vision, digestion, (production of) heat, hunger, thirst, softness in body, luster, serenity and intelligence are the normal functions of ''pitta''. [50]

Vision, digestion, (production of) heat, hunger, thirst, softness in body, luster, serenity and intelligence are the normal functions of [[pitta]]. [50]

==== Functions of normal ''kapha dosha'' ====

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स्नेहो बन्धः स्थिरत्वं च गौरवं वृषता बलम्|  

स्नेहो बन्धः स्थिरत्वं च गौरवं वृषता बलम्|  

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Unctuousness, binding, firmness/stability, heaviness, virility, strength, forbearance, restraint and absence of greed are the properties of ''kapha''. [51]

Unctuousness, binding, firmness/stability, heaviness, virility, strength, forbearance, restraint and absence of greed are the properties of [[kapha]]. [51]

==== Diagnosis of abnormal state of ''dosha'' ====

==== Diagnosis of abnormal state of [[dosha]]====

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Any decrease in ''vata, pitta'' and ''kapha'' is thus indicated by a decrease in their natural functions or increase in functions of opposite ''dosha''. (this is indicated by the properties associated with any of these ''doshas'', for example, reduced unctuousness indicates a decrease in ''kapha'', etc). [52]

Any decrease in [[vata]], [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] is thus indicated by a decrease in their natural functions or increase in functions of opposite [[dosha]]. (this is indicated by the properties associated with any of these [[dosha]], for example, reduced unctuousness indicates a decrease in [[kapha]], etc). [52]

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Conversely, any aggravation in ''dosha'' is indicated by an increase in their normal functions. Thus normalcy, decrease and aggravation of ''dosha'' are examined. [53]

Conversely, any aggravation in [[dosha]] is indicated by an increase in their normal functions. Thus normalcy, decrease and aggravation of [[dosha]] are examined. [53]

=== Summary ===

=== Summary ===