DEEPER INSIGHT OF SUBTLE MIND IN AYURVEDA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
Mind is an inseparable entity in the living body. It is the basic factor responsible for acquiring knowledge and for performing actions. The three Guna (Qualities) of Mana (mind) viz. Satva, Rajas and Tamas have been considered as the ultimate causative factors for the whole universe. They are the basic building blocks of any formation. The Trigunatmaka description of the constitution of Panchamahabhuta is the most applied application of the philosophical concept of Guna in the field of science and medicine. The Trigunatmaka theory of Manas (mind) has been utilized in Ayurveda in framing its philosophical concepts as well as in formulating the applied aspects of human constitution, psyche, personality, and in the treatment of psychological disorders. Sigmund Freud’s theory of Psychodynamics tries to study the transformations and exchanges of psychic energy within the personality. The basic psychodynamic model focuses on the dynamic interactions between the id, ego, and superego. Psychodynamics attempts to explain or interpret behavior or mental states in terms of innate emotional forces or processes. Even the Trigunatmaka theory explains the basic pattern of behavior and temperament of an individual based on the dominance of Satva, Rajas or Tamas. On thorough analysis of Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalysis theory, it can be inferred that the explanation regarding Id, Ego and Super-Ego can be very well correlated to Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.
Authors and Affiliations
NC Chitrangana, GK Rinjin, Suhas Shetty , Narayana Prakash
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