Dr. Nikita Gunvant Khandekar
Vol. No. 21, Special Issue No 2 2026
Abstract:
Ayurvedic psychology offers a comprehensive biopsychospiritual model of mental health rooted in classical Indian knowledge systems. Unlike reductionist biomedical paradigms, Ayurveda conceptualizes mental well-being through the dynamic interaction of doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas), lifestyle patterns, diet, ethical conduct, and spiritual alignment. This article explores Ayurvedic psychology within the IMRAD framework, integrating classical Sanskrit shlokas from authoritative texts such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, and Bhagavad Gita. Emphasis is placed on lifestyle management (dinacharya, ritucharya), dietary modulation, ethical behavior (sadvritta), yoga, and meditation as therapeutic tools. The paper argues that Ayurvedic psychology provides an integrative and preventive framework for sustainable mental well-being.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrmst.v21i02.015
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