Abstract

Dr. Shaveta Arora*

ABSTRACT

Understanding of Guna in one self-starts from observing the universe. The internal environment of Tridosha and Panchamahabhoota is nothing but the Guna. The concept of Guna is the real essence of Ayurveda which helps a lot in treatment. Whole universe is under three entities i.e. Dravya, Guna and Karma. Guna is reflected in the Karma. Dravya is the Ashraya Roopa, Karma is Gati Svaroopa and Guna is Chaitanya which has the working capacity. Acharya Charaka has mentioned 41Gunaand classified these in to 5 main types. Out of all the Gurvaadi Guna, Sheeta and Ushna are known asVeerya. Other Guna such as Guru, Snigdha and Mrudu are the derivatives of Sheeta Guna and their opposite attributes like Laghu, Rooksha and Teekshna are the derivatives of Ushna Guna. Dosha, Dhatu and Mala constitute the functional human body. Among them, Dosha are the working capacity of the Body. These Dosha are the combination of different Shareerika Guna. So, Disease is a varied form of these Guna. Hence, treatment is also a Guna specific.