Significance of Dosha
Synonyms: Imbalance, Defect, Disorder, Irregularity, Fault
In Dutch: Dosha; In German: Dosha; In Finnish: Dosha; In Spanish: Dosha; In Swedish: Dosha; In Malay: Dosha; In French: Dosha
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Buddhist concept of 'Dosha'
Dosha in Buddhism signifies the root of aversion, encompassing hatred and ill will, which leads to negative emotions and unwholesome actions. It is one of the three poisons hindering spiritual advancement and causing akusala cittas.
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) Hatred or aversion towards others, which is also categorized as an immoral state.[1] (2) Dosa, or aversion, is one of the three immoral roots that contribute to negative emotional states.[2] (3) Hatred or aversion, another defilement listed in Buddhist teachings.[3] (4) Ill-will or aversion, one of the three roots of evil that lead to akusala consciousness.[4]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) A negative mental state associated with ill will or hatred.[5] (2) Hatred or aversion that influences the King鈥檚 anger and reactions throughout the story.[6]
From: The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada
(1) The negative emotions or ill will that can arise following a Vedana, preventing the realization of spiritual goals.[7] (2) Hatred or aversion that drives negative actions when Paticcasamuppada revolves in this emotional state.[8]
From: Cetasikas
(1) Aversion or anger, another root that leads to unwholesome thoughts and actions.[9] (2) Aversion or anger, it does not like the object which is experienced and is often accompanied by unhappy feelings.[10]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Anger or aversion, considered one of the three poisons that hinder spiritual progress.[11]
From: Patthana Dhamma
(1) Hatred or aversion, another key negative mental state.[12]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life
(1) The root of aversion that leads to akusala cittas and contributes to dislike or negative feelings.[13]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) Hate, associated with aversion and negative mental states.[14]
Hindu concept of 'Dosha'
In Hinduism, Dosha refers to the three fundamental bodily energies鈥擵ata, Pitta, and Kapha鈥攊n Ayurveda, which influence health and well-being. Balancing these energies is crucial for preventing illness and maintaining overall health.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) The three fundamental biological energies in Ayurvedic medicine (Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha) that govern physical and mental processes.[15] (2) Morbific principles in the body which when aggravated cause diseases and imbalances needing treatment.[16] (3) Morbific principles in the body that can become aggravated and lead to the formation of swellings (Shopha).[17] (4) The three fundamental energies or forces (Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha) in the body that are central to Ayurveda.[18] (5) The bodily humors (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that can be aggravated or deranged by inappropriate medicinal use.[19]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) An Ayurvedic term denoting the three fundamental bodily substances that affect health, influencing treatment strategies.[20] (2) Imbalances within the body that can lead to disease and must be addressed through specific remedies.[21] (3) The fundamental energies in Ayurvedic medicine (Kapha, Pitta, Vata) that can become imbalanced and affect health.[22] (4) The three physiological constituents (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in Ayurvedic medicine that govern the human body.[23] (5) The three biological energies (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in Ayurvedic medicine that govern physiological functioning.[24]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) The fundamental principles (Vayu, Pitta, Kapha) in a person that can become deranged and lead to Kushtha.[25] (2) Deranged principles or energies in the body that lead to diseases.[26] (3) The three energies (Vayu, Pitta, Kapha) that can become deranged and contribute to the development of different types of hemorrhoids.[27]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana
(1) Bodily principles that are potentially imbalanced, which the treatment aims to rectify.[28] (2) Morbific principles like Vayu, Pitta, or Kapha that can influence health and bodily functions when imbalanced.[29] (3) Morbific principles of the body such as Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha which are essential in Ayurvedic medicine.[30]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana
(1) The three key energies (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in the body according to Ayurvedic medicine that influence health and disease.[31] (2) Fundamental bodily elements or energies in Ayurvedic medicine that need to be balanced for optimal health, particularly in the context of poisoning.[32]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) The bodily humors or energies in Ayurveda, which can become imbalanced, causing illness.[33] (2) The term for physiological and psychological states in Ayurveda, specifically referring to imbalances that lead to health issues.[34]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) The three physiological factors in Ayurveda鈥攙ata (wind), pitta (bile), and kapha (phlegm)鈥攖hat must maintain balance for good health; their imbalance can lead to disease.[35]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The three physiological energies in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, crucial to the balance of health.[36]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The bodily elements that need to be considered when deciding the right accompaniment for the medicine.[37] (2) Refers to the fundamental bodily energies in Ayurveda that must be considered when administering the pills.[38] (3) The three vital forces in the body (vayu, kapha, pitta) that must be balanced for health.[39] (4) Body energies that physical exercise helps to balance and control, thus promoting overall health.[40] (5) The bodily humors that are essential to understanding health and disease in traditional medicine.[41]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The three bodily principles in Ayurveda that can contribute to the formation of ulcers.[42] (2) The three bodily humours: Vayu, Pittam, Kaphah that must be in equilibrium for health.[43] (3) The three governing principles in Ayurveda: Vayu (wind), Pittam (bile), and Kaphah (phlegm), impacting health and disease.[44]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Another term for taint, indicating sinful acts that are prompted by emotions such as love and hatred.[45]
The concept of Dosha in local and regional sources
Dosha signifies the humours in Ayurvedic medicine, representing wind (vata), bile (pitta), and phlegm (kapha). It also refers to moral offenses, indicating its dual significance in health and ethical contexts within Sanskrit literature.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Dosa is a Sanskrit term that explicitly refers to the humours, and it is mentioned in the BhM, but the humours are mentioned without being identified by a specific name in the Pali canon.[46] (2) The term dosha, glossed by the Arabic a岣玪at, refers to the humors that are discussed in the text, and the signs of their decrease and increase are described.[47] (3) They are defined as wind ( vata/vayu ), bile ( pitta ), andphlegm ( kapha/shleshman ) and become pathogenic when one or more becomes riled and dislodges.[48] (4) This is an Ayurvedic word for disorder, and the Hathapradipika provides a good sample of shared terminology, including the use of the word dosha.[49]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) This word signifies a sin, crime, guilt, or offense against divine law, religion, custom, or other moral or ethical standards, according to the provided text.[50]