Sub-groups of pitta (Assignment - Brendan)

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Namaste Brendan,

 

As per my understanding, Paryaaya dasas show the changing physical,

mental and emotional constitution of a native and it is used

mainly for health matters. But my understanding could be incorrect

or incomplete.

 

Thanks for the book recommendation and the pitta notes. I will

look forward to the rest of the notes.

 

As I pondered over the 5 sub-groups, it strikes to me that the 5

sub-groups exhibit the influence of pancha tattvas/bhootas.

 

All the types of pitta are involved with transforming things. They

all have some fire and water involved. In addition, based on the

nature of the exact transformation, we can see the additional

pancha tattva/bhoota influences as suggested below:

 

(1) Panchaka pitta is the basic pitta and it governs the power of

digestion and body temperature. It is the transformational dosha

(pitta) influenced mostly by agni tattva (fire).

 

(2) Ranjaka pitta imparts color to blood, stool etc. It also deals

with the transformation of toxins etc. It is the transformational

dosha (pitta) with the influence of bhoo tattva (earth).

 

(3) Sadaka pitta transforms the nervous signals in the brain into

something inexplicable that the brain " experiences " . This

transformational energy deals with perception, intelligence etc.

It's the transformational dosha (pitta) influenced by aakaasa

tattva (ether).

 

(4) Alochaka pitta transforms light rays entering from outside of

the system into nervous signals sent to the brain. It lives in the

eyes. As it directly deals with transforming an external input, it

is the transformational dosha (pitta) influenced by vaayu tattva

(air).

 

(5) Brajaka pitta transforms the moisture in the body into lustre

and complexion of the skin. It is the transformational dosha

(pitta) influenced by jala tattva (water).

 

If a problem related to pitta is seen with the influence of earthy

planets/rasis, for example, we may expect problems related to

Ranjaka pitta. If a problem related to pitta is seen with the

influence of watery planets/rasis, for example, we may expect

problems related to Brajaka pitta. I am only thinking loud....

 

May Jupiter's light shine on us,

Narasimha

 

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> Here is description of Ranjaka Pitta and other Pitta sub doshas

from my own

> notes over the years. We can immediately see a reference to Mars

and Sun in

> these descriptions and possible the influence of other planets on

Mars and

> Sun.

>

> - Panchaka pitta is located in the small intestines and governs the

power of

> digestion. From it comes the bile salts and acids that digest our

foods. In

> addition, it governs the regulation of body temperature and helps

maintain

> the power of circulation. Panchaka is the basis and support for all

other

> forms of Pitta, and is the first consideration in the treatment of

Pitta.

>

> - Ranjaka means the form of fire that imparts color. It is located

in the

> liver, spleen, stomach and small intestine. It gives color to the

blood, bile

> and stool. It primarily resides in the blood and is involved in

most liver

> disorders. It functions as the warmth in the blood and circulatory

system.

> Like Apana Vayu is has a downward moving energy and can promote

toxins.

> Accumulated Pitta through it colors the other secretions and waste

materials

> of the body, particularly the urine and feces.

> Clinical: Anemias and other blood disorders, scalped tongue,

disturbed liver

> function, hepatitis, skin diseases, anger, anemia (urinary tract

problems),

> metabolic problems.

> Treatments: Burdock root, Dandeloin, Neem, Coriander, Bhumy

Amalaki, Maha

> Sudarshan, Kutki.

> Aroma: Rose, Germanium.

>

> - Sadaka Pitta means the fire that determines what is truth or

reality. It is

> located in the brain and heart and allows us to accomplish the

goals of the

> intellect, intelligence or ego. On a lower level, these include

worldly goals

> of pleasure, wealth and prestige; on a higher level, the spiritual

goal of

> liberation. Sadaka Pitta function through the nervous system and

senses. It

> gives fire and digestive capacity to the brain and senses. Our

intelligence

> or buddhi functions through it. It governs our inner combustion,

the release

> of energy from our impressions and life experiences to empower the

mind. It

> directs our inner intelligence.

>

> - Alochaka Pitta means the fire that governs the visual perception.

It is

> located in the eyes and is responsible for the reception and

digestion of

> light from the external world. Centered in the pupil of the eyes it

allows us

> to see. When impaired, we suffer from failure of the vision or eye

diseases.

>

> - Brajaka Pitta means the fire that governs lustre and complexion.

It is

> located in the skin and maintains complexion and color of the skin.

When

> aggravated it causes skin rashed or discolorations.

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