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===Properties===
===Properties===
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Every materialistic or non-materialistic object (dravya) in the world acts only by the virtue of properties possessed by it. These properties, attributes are nothing but Guna of that dravya.
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The term Dosha from its definition states very three basic properties as -
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1. Which are involved in formation of Prakriti (Somatotype) of an individual.
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2. Those which are independent.
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3. Those which are unstable and tend to deviate from normalcy and also have tendency to create a disease.
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==Properties of Sharirik Dosha==
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Vata-Pitta-Kapha are the three Sharirik dosha. Each one possess individual and specific properties within them. Following are the properties of Sharirik dosha as mentioned by different ancient scholars.
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==Charak Samhita== - Ruksha (Dryness), Laghu (Light weightedness), Shita (Cold), Khara (Rough), Sukshma (Fine or Subtle), Vishad (Cleaning or Removing tendency), Daruna (Harshness)
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==Sushruta Samhita== -
==Dosha Guna and Elemental constitution==
==Dosha Guna and Elemental constitution==