Discover your innate constitution & current imbalance through ancient wisdom
"Prakriti" — from Sanskrit Pra (beginning) + Kriti (creation) — is your unique constitutional nature, fixed at the moment of conception and expressed through birth. Dr. Ravinder Kaushik's chronobiological method determines Prakriti from the time of birth, when the dominant cosmic energies leave their permanent imprint on your physiology. This is rooted in the ancient Ayurvedic principle that the dosha governing the hour of birth shapes the body and mind for life.
Every 24-hour day is divided into six 4-hour windows. Each window is governed by one of the three doshas — Kapha, Pitta, or Vata — repeating twice daily. The dosha active at your birth hour becomes your Primary Dosha. This is the dominant force that shapes your fundamental nature.
Born in Kapha time → Kapha Primary. Earth + Water elements dominate. Stable, nurturing, strong build, calm temperament. The world is waking slowly, moist and heavy.
Born in Pitta time → Pitta Primary. Fire + Water elements dominate. Sharp intellect, medium frame, passionate, goal-oriented. The sun is at its peak; fire governs.
Born in Vata time → Vata Primary. Air + Ether elements dominate. Creative, light, quick mind, thin frame, enthusiastic. The wind picks up in the afternoon; movement and change predominate.
Each 4-hour window is divided into three zones: Early, Mid, and Late. As time passes within a window, the outgoing dosha lingers in Early zone, while the next incoming dosha begins influencing in Late zone. Your position within the window determines which secondary dosha colours your Primary constitution.
| Zone | Position in Window | Secondary Dosha | Effect on Prakriti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Zone | First 80 min (0–79 min into window) | Previous window dosha | Constitution retains qualities of the dosha that just ended. e.g. Kapha Early → Vata secondary |
| Mid Zone | Middle 80 min (80–159 min into window) | Birth Season dosha | No window dosha influence — birth season steps in as secondary. e.g. Kapha Mid born in March (Vasanta/Kapha) → Kapha secondary = Pure Kapha. Born in July (Varsha/Vata) → Vata secondary = Kapha-Vata |
| Late Zone | Last 80 min (160–240 min into window) | Next window dosha | Constitution gains qualities of the upcoming dosha. e.g. Kapha Late → Pitta secondary |
How to Calculate Your Zone (Exact Method)
Zone → Secondary Dosha Mapping
| Birth Window | Early Zone → Secondary | Late Zone → Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Kapha Window (6–10 AM / PM) | Vata (just passed) | Pitta (coming next) |
| Pitta Window (10–2 AM / PM) | Kapha (just passed) | Vata (coming next) |
| Vata Window (2–6 AM / PM) | Pitta (just passed) | Kapha (coming next) |
The Ayurvedic calendar has six seasons (Ritus). The season of birth adds a tertiary dosha influence that modifies health tendencies and dietary needs. For example, a Kapha person born in Vasanta (Spring) has amplified Kapha — requiring more vigilance about Kapha disorders throughout life.
Winter & Spring — Kapha dominant season. Cold, moist, heavy.
Summer & Autumn — Pitta dominant. Hot, sharp, transformative.
Monsoon & Early Winter — Vata dominant. Mobile, irregular, dry.
✦ Worked Example — How to Read Your Result
Note: Chronobiological Prakriti assessment is Dr. Ravinder Kaushik's specialised method combining classical Ayurvedic time science (Kala Vignana) with dosha theory. For a complete constitutional diagnosis including Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnosis), in-person consultation is recommended.
✦ Personal Details
✦ Birth Details
Reading your cosmic signature…
| Sub-Dosha | Parent | Location | Status in Your Prakriti |
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Vikruti represents your current state — the imbalances you have accumulated due to diet, lifestyle, stress, seasons, and life events. Unlike Prakriti (your permanent constitution), Vikruti can be corrected through appropriate Ayurvedic interventions.
Answer each question based on how you have been feeling in the last 2–4 weeks. Select None, Mild, or Severe for each symptom.
| Sub-Dosha | Parent | Imbalance Level | Symptoms Noted |
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