A Study to Evaluate the Association of Varna in Healthy Individuals of Different Deha prakriti– An Observational Study

Authors

  • Vandana Yadav MD Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, Delhi, India. Author
  • Meera K Bhojani Associate Professor, Departmen of Kriya Sharir, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2024.70404

Keywords:

Beauty, Prakriti, Skin Color Index, Skin Complexion, Varna

Abstract

Humans are given beauty as a heavenly gift. Throughout the beginning of time, its significance has  been understood and valued, and attempts have been made to conserve and advance beauty in all of its forms.  Some of the factors outlined in Ayurveda that play an important part in determining a person’s attractiveness  include: (a) Prakriti, (b) Sara, (c) Samhanana, (d) Varna, (e) Prabha, and (f) Chhaya. These factors provide the  aesthetic sense and essential basis of personality and beauty. Ayurvedic literature classifies seven types of Prakriti1  and characterized the skin color (Varna) on basis of Prakriti. There are many characters mentioned in Samhita for  determination of Prakriti. Skin (Twacha) is one of criteria among them. This study has been undertaken to determine  the association of prakriti and Varna.

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Published

2024-04-30

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2024): International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga (April)2024

Section

Observational Study

How to Cite

Yadav, V., & Bhojani, M. K. (2024). A Study to Evaluate the Association of Varna in Healthy Individuals of Different Deha prakriti– An Observational Study . International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 7(4), 23-26. https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2024.70404
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