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Buddhi and medha are mentioned as the attributes of [[sattva]] [[guna]] as per the mental constitution of the person. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 1/18]
Buddhi and medha are mentioned as the attributes of [[sattva]] [[guna]] as per the mental constitution of the person. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 1/18]
A study was conducted to analyse the relation between physical and mental constitution (deha-manasa prakṛiti) and intelligence in 150 healthy individuals. It was found that intelligence quotient (IQ) was more in [[kapha]] [[prakṛti]] individuals. Moderate IQ was observed in [[pitta]] [[prakṛti]]. It was comparatively less in [[vata]] [[prakṛiti]] individuals.
A study was conducted to analyse the relation between physical and mental constitution (deha-manasa prakṛiti) and intelligence in 150 healthy individuals. It was found that intelligence quotient (IQ) was more in [[kapha]] [[prakriti]] individuals. Moderate IQ was observed in [[pitta]] [[prakṛti]]. It was comparatively less in [[vata]] [[prakṛiti]] individuals.
===Physiology of cognition in Ayurveda===
===Physiology of cognition in Ayurveda===
The process of cognition is known as “jnanotpatti”. The five sensory faculties (jnanendriya) give inputs to the internal processing unit, including mind, ego, and intellect. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/24] The sensory signals are subjected to analysis, thought process, and generation of assumptions at the level of mind. The intellect performs the process of discrimination (adhyavasaya) and decision (nishchaya). It sends signals to the motor faculty for initiation of needful action. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/20-23].
The process of cognition is known as “jnanotpatti”. The five sensory faculties (jnanendriya) give inputs to the internal processing unit, including mind, ego, and intellect. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/24] The sensory signals are subjected to analysis, thought process, and generation of assumptions at the level of mind. The intellect performs the process of discrimination (adhyavasaya) and decision (nishchaya). It sends signals to the motor faculty for initiation of needful action. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/20-23].