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All the above types are observed in today’s society. They can be identified by behavior in a crisis. A person with poor mental strength is more susceptible to psychiatric disorders. Therefore, they need careful treatment to improve mental strength. All treatments should be planned according to the strength. This concept of Ayurveda can be widely applied in every preventive as well as curative aspect of psychology and psychiatry.  

All the above types are observed in today’s society. They can be identified by behavior in a crisis. A person with poor mental strength is more susceptible to psychiatric disorders. Therefore, they need careful treatment to improve mental strength. All treatments should be planned according to the strength. This concept of Ayurveda can be widely applied in every preventive as well as curative aspect of psychology and psychiatry.  

===== '''Types of the psychic constitution and their characteristics''' =====

===== Types of the psychic constitution and their characteristics =====

Ayurveda presents an elaborative description of psychic traits or personalities. On the basis of the dominancy of sattva, [[rajas]], and [[tamas]], the psychic personalities are classified into three categories. The specific characteristics of each type are given below. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/38-45 ], [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/81-87]

Ayurveda presents an elaborative description of psychic traits or personalities. On the basis of the dominancy of sattva, [[rajas]], and [[tamas]], the psychic personalities are classified into three categories. The specific characteristics of each type are given below. [Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/38-45 ], [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/81-87]

====== '''1. Sattva dominant constitution''' ======

======1. Sattva dominant constitution ======

A person with the dominance of sattva in the psyche, is kind, benevolent, tolerant, courageous, truthful, religious, intelligent, bold and free. He has a good memory.  

A person with the dominance of sattva in the psyche, is kind, benevolent, tolerant, courageous, truthful, religious, intelligent, bold and free. He has a good memory.  

====== '''2. Rajas dominant constitution''' ======

====== 2. Rajas dominant constitution ======

A person with the dominance of rajas in the psyche, is generally impatient, always dis-satisfied, truthless, egoistic, anxious, has excess anger, pride, and other emotions, hyperactive.

A person with the dominance of rajas in the psyche, is generally impatient, always dis-satisfied, truthless, egoistic, anxious, has excess anger, pride, and other emotions, hyperactive.

====== '''3. Tamas dominant constitution''' ======

====== 3. Tamas dominant constitution ======

A person with the dominance of tamas in the psyche is characterized by ignorance, poor intelligence, ill-temper, not believing in God, unreligious, hypoactive, and excessive sleep.     

A person with the dominance of tamas in the psyche is characterized by ignorance, poor intelligence, ill-temper, not believing in God, unreligious, hypoactive, and excessive sleep.     

===== '''Types of  behavior traits''' =====

===== Types of  behavior traits =====

The dominance of [[sattva]], [[rajas]] and [[tamas]] leads to variable behavior patterns and temperaments.

The dominance of [[sattva]], [[rajas]] and [[tamas]] leads to variable behavior patterns and temperaments.

Based on specific temperamental features and behavior patterns, there are sixteen subtypes of psychic constitutions as follow:

Based on specific temperamental features and behavior patterns, there are sixteen subtypes of psychic constitutions as follow:

====== '''I. Sattva (purity of mind) dominant:''' ======

====== I. Sattva (purity of mind) dominant: ======

 

1. Brahma sattva (God or knowledgeable teacher like psychic constitution)

1. Brahma sattva (God or knowledgeable teacher like psychic constitution)

3. Indra sattva (King of Gods or president like psychic constitution)

3. Indra sattva (King of Gods or president like psychic constitution)

4. Yamya sattva (God of death or minister or accountant like psychic constitution)

4. Yamya sattva (God of death or minister like psychic constitution)

5. Varuna sattva (God of water or sportsman or athlete like psychic constitution)

5. Varuna sattva (God of water or sportsman or athlete like psychic constitution)

7. Gandharva sattva (Celestial musician or artist or entertainer like psychic constitution)

7. Gandharva sattva (Celestial musician or artist or entertainer like psychic constitution)

====== '''II. Rajasa dominant''' ======

====== II. Rajasa dominant ======

 

8. Asura (King of demons or terrorist like psychic constitution)

8. Asura (King of demons or terrorist like psychic constitution)

    

    

13. Shakuna (Omen or bird like unstable psychic constitution)

13. Shakuna (Omen or bird like unstable psychic constitution)

====== '''III. Tamas dominant''' ======

====== III. Tamas dominant ======

 

14. Pashava (Animal like psychic constitution)

14. Pashava (Animal like psychic constitution)

Characteristic features of each of these types are described separately. They represent lifestyle, behavior, fondness, and thought patterns of respective psychic traits. [Cha. Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/36-39] elaborated. The specific behavior pattern and fondness help find suitable professional options in society.  

Characteristic features of each of these types are described separately. They represent lifestyle, behavior, fondness, and thought patterns of respective psychic traits. [Cha. Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/36-39] elaborated. The specific behavior pattern and fondness help find suitable professional options in society.  

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===Inter-dependence of body and mind===

===Inter-dependence of body and mind===

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