Harmony, either with other people or our environment. To understand harmony, we must know who and where we are in relation to others. Harmony, or balance is a basic concept at the heart of Ayurveda. Harmony is described in Ayurveda by the three 'Doshas', or basic aspects of all life. It is the most powerful, governs all movement, and carries both 'Pitta' and 'Kapha'.
Pitta is hot, fluid, subtle, sharp, soft, and it governs all heat, and chemical reactions.
Kapha is cold, wet, heavy, slow, static, and dense. It maintains all substance, weight, and coherence in living systems. All of life is created by the dynamic balance between these aspects. The popularity of teachers like Deepak Chopra and Vasant Lad has helped many Americans learn of these ancient ideas. If you want to learn about Ayurvedic Medicine, read The Yoga of Herbs, or Ayurvedic Cookbook.