Article: A REVIEW ON DOSHA DYNAMICS IN AYURVEDA: INSIGHTS FROM YOGINDRANATH SEN’S CHARAKOPASKARA COMMENTARY ON THE CHARAKA SAMHITA

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.165191

Pages: 162-165

Author: Vrushali Patil *, Vaibhav Dadu

Abstract: Ayurveda approaches health and disease by assessing the balance of the tri-dosha- Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Instead of depending solely on fixed disease nomenclature, it emphasizes upon identifying underlying patterns of dosha vriddhi (~increase) and kshaya (~depletion). The Kiyantashirsiya Adhyaya of the Charaka Samhita presents a structured framework of 62 combinations (manifestations) of doshic imbalance, including single, samsarga (~dual), and sannipata (~triple) dosha involvement. It also includes mixed conditions where one dosha may be elevated, another depleted, and the third in equilibrium, mirroring the complexity of real clinical presentations. This paper offers an analytical overview of these 62 permutations, focusing on the practical classification provided by Yogindranath Sen in his Charakopaskara commentary. Sen’s interpretations systematically unpack the compact verses of the original text and arrange the combinations in a clinically meaningful way, making the diagnostic process more accessible to students and practitioners. He also draws valuable parallels between these permutations and disease patterns such as sannipataja jvara, further enhancing their clinical relevance. By decoding these classical models, this study emphasizes how understanding the dynamics of dosha vriddhi and kshaya contributes to precise, individualized diagnosis and treatment. It underlines the continued relevance of Ayurvedic principles in a modern, integrative healthcare context.

Keyword: Dosha Vriddhi, Dosha Kshaya, Kiyantashirsiya Adhyaya, Samsarga, Sannipata