Combinations of Gunas (properties) in six Rutus are as follows (Ah. Su.l2/ 19, 20, 21)
Seasonal fluctuations in Guna and Dosha status (Classical)
Guna (Properties)
Season + Body
English
Calender
Hindi
Calender
May-June
Garishma
Sheeta +
Ruksha etc.
July-August
Varsha
Sheeta +
Tikshna etc.
Sharad
Jan-Feb
Kapha shaman
Ushna +
Ruksha etc.
Vata Sane hay
Vata Prakop
Pitta sanchay
---
Vatta Shaman
-
Kapha Sanchay
Shishir
Sheeta +
Snigdha etc.
Conclusion Status of the Doshas depends upon the combination and
order of the properties (Guna) appearing in the different
seasons. The main properties (Guna) are Ushna - Sheeta
(Hot - Cold), an association of other properties like
Ruksha - Snigdha (Dry - Unctuous) and Tikshna Manda (Sharp - Dull). Due to changes in the seasons, it
effects the status of the Doshas like Sanchaya
(accumulation), Prakopa (aggravation) and Prashama
(alleviation).
We can predict the seasons from the signs seen in a
particular place at a particular time and then plan a
seasonal regimen for that time by assessing the properties in different places on the earth on these parameters.
In the next article, we will view one of the few places on
the globe as an example to show how seasons can be
identified.
Author - Dr. Sudipt Kumar Rath, M.D ( Ayu ) Gold
medalist , Ph.D. Assistant Professor, P.G. Dept. of
Dravyaguna, National Institute of Ayurveda
(An Autonomous body Under the Ministry of AYUSH,
Govt. of India) Jaipur, India
Dr. Rath has more than 15 years of experience in teaching, training and research on the topic. He has worked in
medicinal plants R & D for 7 years within the Industry in
a Plant- Product-People holistic approach and subsequently joined N.I.A. as a faculty member in 2009. Dr.
Rath is a staunch believer that without incorporating the
principles of Ayurveda, the Ayurvedic herbs cannot
sustain the global expectations. His core area of interest
is Fundamental Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine,
Rational and Scientific use of Ayurvedic herbs, Research
Methodology of Ayurvedic Herbs, Strategic Global
Placement of Ayurveda and Sustainable Management of
Medicinal Plants Resources.
4 1 ~ MANTRA Issued Feb/ Mar 2016