Exploring The Link Between Prakruti And Iq: An Observational Study In Adolescents

Abstract

Ayurveda's concept of 'Prakruti' classifies humans into doshaj/dehaj and manas prakruti. Prakruti is established at conception and remains the same until death. Prakruti determines an individual’s physical and mental predispositions. Intelligence is one of the psychological character that is influenced by prakruti of an individual. This study explored the association between Ayurvedic Doshaj Prakruti and intelligence quotient (IQ) in adolescents.72 healthy participants aged 15-16 years were classified into six Dwandwaj Prakruti types—using a validated questionnaire. IQ was assessed with Bhatia’s Battery of Performance Tests of Intelligence, a standardized and performance-based tool. The results indicated variations in mean IQ across Prakruti groups, with Vata-Kaphaj and Vata-Pittaj showing comparatively lower IQ levels, Pitta-Vataj and Pitta-Kaphaj exhibiting moderate IQ, and Kapha-Vataj and Kapha-Pittaj prakruti group demonstrating higher IQ scores. This article emphasizes the comparative results and relationship between Dwandwaj prakṛuti and an adolescents IQ.

This observational analysis highlights intrinsic cognitive differences among adolescents based on constitutional types, laying an empirical foundation for personalized cognitive approaches rooted in Ayurvedic principles. It also underscores the potential value of Prakruti assessment as a complementary tool in cognitive research and adolescent educational approach.