DETERMINATION OF MANASA PRAKRITI (MENTAL CONSTITUTION) IN CHILDREN AND ITS EVALUATION IN EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Manas Prakriti (Mental Constitution) is the inherent psychological makeup defined by Ayurveda, based on the dominance of three mental energies- Satva (purity), Raja (activity), and Tama (inertia). It dictates a person's behavior, personality, and emotional responses. It is established at the time of conception and remains constant throughout the life. Determination of child’s manasaprakriti helps to differentiate a child from other children by knowing peculiar characters and it is helpful in prediction of effectiveness and efficiency in education and deciding the appropriate profession. A cross-sectional study study was conducted in 65 children after taking informed consent to determine their manasaprakriti and to find out relationship of manasaprakriti with education interests, vocational interests and creative thinking. Descriptive and perspective analysis was done. From the study it was observed that there is a keen relationship of manasaprakriti with the educational interest, vocational interest and creativity of children. Therefore, it is concluded that assessment of manasaprakriti in children is important to guide parents and education provider to make a best suitable future plan from the very early stage of life